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Gordon Campbell: Housing crisis at a tipping point with bold action needed in B.C.

Gordon Campbell: Housing crisis at a tipping point with bold action needed in B.C.

B.C. can take four bold steps to tackle unaffordable housing head-on, says former premier
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B.C. party leaders fail to give housing specifics during TV debate

B.C. party leaders fail to give housing specifics during TV debate

Parties must detail how their plans will deliver financial relief, say industry experts.
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Rents rise 2.1% in September, marking fifth straight monthly slowdown: report

Rents rise 2.1% in September, marking fifth straight monthly slowdown: report

TORONTO — A new report says growth in average asking rents across Canada last month slowed to the lowest rate since October 2021, at 2.1 per cent year-over-year. The report from Rentals.
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Condo inventory growing as sellers anticipate demand rebound: Re/Max report

Condo inventory growing as sellers anticipate demand rebound: Re/Max report

TORONTO — Condo inventory is on the rise in most major Canadian markets as more sellers are listing their properties in anticipation of growing demand from buyers, a new report says.
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Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

Inflation, interest rates eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022: PBO report

OTTAWA — Inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians' purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households, a new report from the parliamentary budget officer has found.
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Statistics Canada reports $1.1B merchandise trade deficit for August

Statistics Canada reports $1.1B merchandise trade deficit for August

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the country posted a merchandise trade deficit of $1.1 billion in August as lower oil prices weighed on exports. The agency said Tuesday the result compared with a revised deficit of $287 million in July.
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Tech holds the course but education and multi-family are worth watching

Tech holds the course but education and multi-family are worth watching

Resilience key to Metro Vancouver’s economy and real estate market
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Two Sapperton rental buildings on the market for $21 million

Two Sapperton rental buildings on the market for $21 million

Two back-to-back New West apartment buildings containing a combined 72 rental units can be purchased together or separately.
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One-third of Richmond condos are investment properties: Stats Canada

One-third of Richmond condos are investment properties: Stats Canada

Housing advocate calls for city to buy land for rental buildings.
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Bare trust subject to WorkSafe BC premiums caught in the fine print

Bare trust subject to WorkSafe BC premiums caught in the fine print

Bare trust continues to seek reimbursement of premiums
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