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Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income ticked lower in the second quarter. The agency says household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income fell to 175.
Delays, rising costs hamper Metro Vancouver transportation projects as population soars

Delays, rising costs hamper Metro Vancouver transportation projects as population soars

Region still years from easing transportation congestion
Experts say Harris dominated in debate performance against Trump

Experts say Harris dominated in debate performance against Trump

PHILADELPHIA — Political experts say Kamala Harris was able to dominate Donald Trump by prodding the former Republican president over the crowd sizes at his rallies and the 2020 loss during a debate in Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

The sale price has not been made public, but the six-storey building on 4.7 acres is assessed at $20.8 million.
Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Little progress made on Canadian housing affordability, survey reveals

Shelter costs increased nationally by 20.6 per cent from 2018 to 2022
Central Okanagan's industrial real estate vacancy rate jumps 28%

Central Okanagan's industrial real estate vacancy rate jumps 28%

Colliers report highlights shift toward smaller, adaptable spaces as market shows signs of recovery
Rent increases in smaller markets outweigh declines in big cities in August: report

Rent increases in smaller markets outweigh declines in big cities in August: report

TORONTO — A new report says August rental rates fell in some of Canada's largest and priciest markets to continue a months-long trend, while prices rose in smaller markets. The report from Rentals.
Transforming the Surrey-Delta border

Transforming the Surrey-Delta border

Several high-density projects including high-rises have already been approved for the Delta side the corridor
Bank of Canada governor urges Canada to reduce trade barriers amid supply chain risks

Bank of Canada governor urges Canada to reduce trade barriers amid supply chain risks

Canada needs to seize opportunities to secure its place in the changing global trade landscape, Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said.
Western Canada self-storage space surges on personal, business demand

Western Canada self-storage space surges on personal, business demand

Condo dwellers drove initial demand, but units now provide light industrial space