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$43.6 billion transferred from Hong to Canada in 2020

$43.6 billion transferred from Hong to Canada in 2020

Record capital transferred out of Hong Kong to Canada last year may only be a fraction of the actual total coming in, FINTRAC officials say
More than half of 'hard-hit' businesses will not survive 2021

More than half of 'hard-hit' businesses will not survive 2021

Survey claims that up to 60 per cent of hardest-hit businesses will not be open by year-end if federal CEWS and CERS program are not extended past June
Vancouver’s $645,000 public toilet smell hits NYC press

Vancouver’s $645,000 public toilet smell hits NYC press

New York Post reports on new Vancouver public toilet that costs about the same as a laneway house or a city condominium
How big will the boomerang backspin be?

How big will the boomerang backspin be?

Many people left big cities for rural life during COVID-19 but downtown office owners, condo sellers and restaurants should be prepping for their return
B.C. rental builds up despite freeze on rental rates

B.C. rental builds up despite freeze on rental rates

Starts of multi-family rentals are soaring despite B.C rental restrictions and rising vacancies for new units
New deep-water port pitched for near Powell River, B.C.

New deep-water port pitched for near Powell River, B.C.

Jervis Ports is proposing $10 billion facility to reduce Port of Vancouver supply chain congestion
‘Stop the pandering’ and reclaim B.C.’s capital city

‘Stop the pandering’ and reclaim B.C.’s capital city

It will take a courage and effort by all three levels of government to reclaim what was once the most beautiful city in Canada, columnist says
Chevron pulls funding for Kitimat LNG play

Chevron pulls funding for Kitimat LNG play

Company stops funding of further work after failing to find a buyer for its half-share in a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal in Kitimat, B.C.
Abbotsford industrial listings drew 99 calls in first day

Abbotsford industrial listings drew 99 calls in first day

One acre with industrial potential sold at full asking price after 99 phone calls, 50 texts and 50 emails from potential buyers in the first 24 hours
Listings avalanche hits March Metro housing market

Listings avalanche hits March Metro housing market

Early data shows this month could surpass all-time highs for listings as Greater Vancouver homeowners come off the sidelines