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Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

Surrey-Langley SkyTrain costs soar by $2B as construction delayed: province

New SkyTrain line now expected to cost $6 billion and be delayed until at least "late 2029," according to the Ministry of Transportation.
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Housing market fairly stable in July, conditions growing for more active market: CREA

Housing market fairly stable in July, conditions growing for more active market: CREA

OTTAWA — Canada's housing market softened slightly in July from a month earlier as sales of existing homes dipped and new listings inched up, the Canadian Real Estate Association said. Sales were down 0.
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Opinion: The era of easy real estate money is over for Metro Vancouver cities

Opinion: The era of easy real estate money is over for Metro Vancouver cities

Excessive fees and regulations are hindering growth and driving up costs for homeowners
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B.C. landlord can increase rent 23.5% because of variable mortgage: arbitrator

B.C. landlord can increase rent 23.5% because of variable mortgage: arbitrator

Housing minister says his staff is reviewing the policy.
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B.C. adds $2.65B for Fraser Valley Highway 1 improvement initiative

LANGLEY, B.C. — The British Columbia government is providing $2.65 billion for upgrades to Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley in an effort to relieve traffic congestion and ease daily commutes between the communities of Langley and Abbotsford.
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BC Hydro to spend $500M on North Shore and Sea to Sky infrastructure

BC Hydro to spend $500M on North Shore and Sea to Sky infrastructure

The project list includes upgrades to dams, substations and transmission as energy demand spikes in the next decade
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Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted

Trade minister criticizes higher U.S. softwood lumber duties as unfair, unwarranted

WASHINGTON — Canada's international trade minister is criticizing the U.S. Department of Commerce for nearly doubling duties on softwood lumber, saying the move is unfair and unwarranted. Minister Mary Ng said the U.S.
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'Tough out there': Eby announces plans to help Okanagan farmers

'Tough out there': Eby announces plans to help Okanagan farmers

Industry leaders express gratitude for government support but warn of ongoing challenges
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CN Rail, CPKC begin halting shipments of certain goods as strike threat looms

CN Rail, CPKC begin halting shipments of certain goods as strike threat looms

MONTREAL — The country's two main railways have started to halt shipments ahead of a potential strike or lockout next week, the first step toward a possible shutdown as the bargaining deadline approaches. Canadian National Railway Co.
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West Vancouver council narrowly passes housing density bylaw

West Vancouver council narrowly passes housing density bylaw

Councillors lambast Victoria for top-down cookie cutter approach
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