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Canadian consensus on immigration under threat, but not gone: immigration minister

Canadian consensus on immigration under threat, but not gone: immigration minister

OTTAWA — Canada's long-held consensus on immigration is under threat but has not disappeared, the immigration minister said in an interview after announcing a major cut to the number of newcomers to Canada.
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Rob Shaw: Furstenau shows her cards, shutting down Rustad’s slim-majority hopes

Rob Shaw: Furstenau shows her cards, shutting down Rustad’s slim-majority hopes

With BC Green support off the table, Conservatives face tougher path to government
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North Vancouver council advances plan for 37-storey rental tower and new hotel on Capilano Road

North Vancouver council advances plan for 37-storey rental tower and new hotel on Capilano Road

If approved, it would be the tallest tower on the North Shore
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Resilient grapevines, regulatory changes offer hope to B.C. wineries

Resilient grapevines, regulatory changes offer hope to B.C. wineries

Wineries located closer to lakes have seen less loss following devastating winter blast.
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Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

Trudeau announces massive drop in immigration targets as Liberals make major pivot

OTTAWA — The federal government slashed immigration targets to levels that will flatten population growth as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau admitted Thursday the government did not get the balance right after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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High-density housing plan pitched for Delta roadway

High-density housing plan pitched for Delta roadway

The application would require a public hearing
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Buyer’s market emerges in Vancouver luxury real estate, says top brokerage

Buyer’s market emerges in Vancouver luxury real estate, says top brokerage

Sales over $4 million fell 13% this past summer, according to Sotheby’s.
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Vancouver office market at ‘turning point’ as investment recovers

Vancouver office market at ‘turning point’ as investment recovers

Leasing activity also expected to pick up following anticipated rate cuts
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Victoria condo owners seek compensation for property-value drop due to new rental rules

Victoria condo owners seek compensation for property-value drop due to new rental rules

The owners of 22 strata units argue legislation limiting the strata units’ use amounts to expropriation
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Coquitlam wrestles with parking orders, unit sizes in new builds

Coquitlam wrestles with parking orders, unit sizes in new builds

Under the provincially mandated housing rules that went into effect last fall, new multi-family buildings close to SkyTrain stations don’t have to provide parking.
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