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Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

Five things to watch from the Bank of Canada interest rate decision

The Bank of Canada will release its interest rate decision and monetary policy report on Wednesday. Here are five things to look for in the decision.
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Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Wednesday's interest rate decision by Bank of Canada could pack a large punch
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Columbia Square plan leads to 'weird' and 'unorthodox' New West council meeting

Columbia Square plan leads to 'weird' and 'unorthodox' New West council meeting

New Westminster council debated the future development of Columbia Square Plaza on Monday night — and fielded a new proposal mid-meeting.
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Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
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Vancouver project takes aim at B.C.’s commercial rent crisis

Vancouver project takes aim at B.C.’s commercial rent crisis

Multi-phase initiative aims to help independent businesses grapple with affordability issues
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Delta exceeds provincial housing targets

Delta exceeds provincial housing targets

Delta’s progress on housing between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024, is outlined in a report to be received by council at its meeting Monday night
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Port Moody's tallest towers would come with a grocery store, plaza and pedestrian bridge

Port Moody's tallest towers would come with a grocery store, plaza and pedestrian bridge

Vancouver-based PCI Developments wants to build two 39-storey rental towers next to the Moody Centre SkyTrain station.
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Competition Bureau seeking input on property controls in grocery industry

Competition Bureau seeking input on property controls in grocery industry

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau issued a call-out Monday, seeking information from grocery retailers and those in the real estate business about restrictive real estate clauses in the Canadian grocery industry.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week, including Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate decision.
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Opinion: B.C. housing speculators should be praised, not demonized

Opinion: B.C. housing speculators should be praised, not demonized

Risk-takers are essential for increasing housing supply and improving affordability, says BCREA
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