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B.C. government overhauling real estate regulatory system

B.C. government overhauling real estate regulatory system

In wake of industry's money-laundering investigations, the province's financial services authority will take over real estate regulatory oversight from two current organizations
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Strike takes a bite out of Western Forest Products’ profits

Strike takes a bite out of Western Forest Products’ profits

Profits and stock plunge in wake of prolonged strike by unionized Vancouver Island sawmill workers
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Coquitlam plans a new walkable city centre as a 'regional downtown'

Coquitlam plans a new walkable city centre as a 'regional downtown'

Draft document shows how Coquitlam's central shopping area will transform into urban hub with retail, restaurants and entertainment over next 25 years
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B.C. government gobbles up much-needed Victoria office space

B.C. government gobbles up much-needed Victoria office space

"The province is back" as B.C. NDP leases the bulk of new space coming to tight Vancouver Island market
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Vancouver council approves rezoning for site of new $1.9BN St. Paul’s Hospital

Vancouver council approves rezoning for site of new $1.9BN St. Paul’s Hospital

Some critics raised concerns about new False Creek Flats location but Providence Health Care maintains site's seismic challenges are being addressed
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Residential sales across B.C. to rise 10.9% in 2020: BCREA

Residential sales across B.C. to rise 10.9% in 2020: BCREA

Biggest recovery in sales activity will be seen in the hardest-hit areas of Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley, predicts association
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Squamish Nation proposing 6,000 residential units in 11 towers on Vancouver property

Squamish Nation proposing 6,000 residential units in 11 towers on Vancouver property

Band members to vote in December referendum on proposal that doubles the original planned number of homes
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Estimated cost to build Coastal GasLink rises to $6.6BN

Estimated cost to build Coastal GasLink rises to $6.6BN

$400 million hike due to higher-than-anticipated costs of rock removal and water crossings, plus additional meter stations, says TC Energy
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City of Surrey plans to expand, densify downtown core

City of Surrey plans to expand, densify downtown core

More density sought in B.C.'s fastest-growing city, with new SkyTrain extension on the way
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$250M-plus sale of Prince George refinery completed

$250M-plus sale of Prince George refinery completed

Husky Energy closed sale of its 12,000 barrel-per-day Prince George Refinery to Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure
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