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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales Some of Canada's largest cities will release their home sales figures for April this week.
Vancouver given low ranking for downtown recovery after COVID-19

Vancouver given low ranking for downtown recovery after COVID-19

New University of Toronto study shows that downtown cores in Canada are recovering slower than the rest of their cities
Vancouver Island ranked as best place to buy in B.C.

Vancouver Island ranked as best place to buy in B.C.

B.C. cities received lower rankings compared to other provinces, with Greater Vancouver being the second worst place to buy in Canada.
Generation X leads buying activity in B.C.’s recreational property market

Generation X leads buying activity in B.C.’s recreational property market

Demographic group, now in middle-age, replacing baby boomers as big buyers of vacation homes, says a new Re/Max study
West will outperform as national housing starts fall: CMHC

West will outperform as national housing starts fall: CMHC

Canadian new home construction will see ‘substantial decline’ this year, housing agency warns, yet B.C. starts are on a record pace and Prairie provinces look solid
After economy posts strong start to 2023, new data suggests slowdown has begun

After economy posts strong start to 2023, new data suggests slowdown has begun

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy's strong bounce back at the start of the year appears to have been short-lived, as new data suggests growth is on a downward trajectory. Statistics Canada said Friday that the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in February.
Alberta pledges $300 million to back new Calgary stadium

Alberta pledges $300 million to back new Calgary stadium

Province, the City of Calgary and the Calgary Flames organization buy into plan to construct $1.22 billion ‘world-class arena’ on Saddledome site
Kitimat housing market not feeling the LNG love

Kitimat housing market not feeling the LNG love

Bucking the rosy forecasts of five years ago, housing sales and prices in the northwest B.C. city have fallen steadily, even as LNG Canada nears completion
Images: Here's what the new $70 million PNE Amphitheatre will look like

Images: Here's what the new $70 million PNE Amphitheatre will look like

“The amphitheatre will be a jewel in Vancouver’s crown of spectacular venues."
Australian coal company withdraws plan for mine in Alberta foothills

Australian coal company withdraws plan for mine in Alberta foothills

An Australian coal company is withdrawing its plan for a mine in the Crowsnest Pass region of the eastern slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains.