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Don’t look to the BoC to solve Canada’s housing and economic woes, Macklem says

Don’t look to the BoC to solve Canada’s housing and economic woes, Macklem says

OTTAWA — Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem is laying out the limits of monetary policy as he warns the central bank can’t solve problems such as housing affordability with interest rates.
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Alberta continues to lead the West in red tape reduction

Alberta continues to lead the West in red tape reduction

Political will still lacking in B.C. and Saskatchewan despite successes
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Developer sues City of Kelowna, mayor over scuttled project

Developer sues City of Kelowna, mayor over scuttled project

This is the second lawsuit brought against the city by Centurion Appelt but the first targeting the mayor
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Land costs threaten densification around Langley transit stations

Land costs threaten densification around Langley transit stations

Developers, investors may reduce density to save on costs or sell to groups with the financial capacity for higher-density projects
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BC receives failing grade as red tape snarls renovations, construction

BC receives failing grade as red tape snarls renovations, construction

Technology and permitting improvements can cut hassles
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$898 M contract kicks off Victoria Hospital project

$898 M contract kicks off Victoria Hospital project

Contract signed with PCL Construction Management Inc. to construct the new Prince Albert Victoria Hospital.
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Vancouver real estate projects in receivership: ‘A blip’ or a beginning?

Vancouver real estate projects in receivership: ‘A blip’ or a beginning?

The site assessed at $98M will be allowed to hit the market in about three weeks
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Are natural resources back in the B.C. government’s good books?

Are natural resources back in the B.C. government’s good books?

Strategist Katie Shaw examines Premier David Eby's communications shift on resources
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Metro Vancouver ‘toughest’ rental market in Canada, says CMHC

Metro Vancouver ‘toughest’ rental market in Canada, says CMHC

High immigration levels, mortgage prices keeping would-be homebuyers in rental units.
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Densification potential underpins sale of Surrey shopping centre

Densification potential underpins sale of Surrey shopping centre

Development potential outweighs impact of high borrowing costs
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