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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
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.
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
What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

What is the bargaining impasse between railways and workers actually about?

MONTREAL — The country's two main railways and their workers remain at loggerheads over scheduling, safety or salaries — depending on who you ask — as the clock ticks down on contract negotiations. Canadian National Railway Co.
Affordable housing groups aiming to raise $110 million through community bonds

Affordable housing groups aiming to raise $110 million through community bonds

TORONTO — Tapestry Community Capital says housing groups across Canada are aiming to raise $110 million through community bonds to secure affordable living options.
Developments to bring even more traffic for Delta-Surrey corridor

Developments to bring even more traffic for Delta-Surrey corridor

The new RapidBus service is expected to help improve things
Kelowna city staff against year-round RV park on agricultural land

Kelowna city staff against year-round RV park on agricultural land

Staff say recreational vehicles not recognized as dwelling units and that year-round RV use is banned on ALR land
Contentious apartment development back before council

Contentious apartment development back before council

The project includes 107 units and would offer rental housing in perpetuity
Bank of Canada names experts to assess its internal review of pandemic policy actions

Bank of Canada names experts to assess its internal review of pandemic policy actions

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada has named three experts that will assess its internal review of the central bank's policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The experts are Pablo Hernández de Cos, former governor of the Bank of Spain, Kristin J.
Whistler chips in $3.2M towards $45M-plus housing project in Cheakamus

Whistler chips in $3.2M towards $45M-plus housing project in Cheakamus

The project recently enjoyed an infusion of more than $12M from the province