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Metro Vancouver's waste-to-energy project gets federal boost to help triple capacity

Metro Vancouver's waste-to-energy project gets federal boost to help triple capacity

A waste-to-energy project in Burnaby will use heat from garbage to provide low-cost, low-carbon heating for up to 50,000 homes.
Rob Shaw: Rustad urges Ottawa to send Aboriginal title case to Supreme Court

Rob Shaw: Rustad urges Ottawa to send Aboriginal title case to Supreme Court

The BC Conservative leader warns private property rights — and billions in investment — will remain in limbo unless Canada's top court settles the issue quickly.
Multi-family activity picking up after a lacklustre first half

Multi-family activity picking up after a lacklustre first half

Buyers cautious as market sees influx of product, challenged rents
Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap

Parliamentary Budget Officer says 3.2 million new homes needed to close housing gap

Increased construction and decreased demand will eventually combine to correct the historically low vacancy rate that contributed to soaring home prices in recent years, the PBO says.
Kelowna townhouse development placed into receivership

Kelowna townhouse development placed into receivership

Many of the units from prior phases of construction are already occupied.
Large new building appearing on Delta's farming landscape

Large new building appearing on Delta's farming landscape

Earlier this year, council agreed the city should investigate recent developments on local farmlands where large new buildings have been constructed or are in the process of being built.
Tsawwassen First Nation reviews ruling on Cowichan Nation claims

Tsawwassen First Nation reviews ruling on Cowichan Nation claims

B.C. Supreme Court decision on Cowichan Tribes land claim rattles government.
Many good reasons to invest in Canadian commercial real estate, says report

Many good reasons to invest in Canadian commercial real estate, says report

Canada has stronger fundamentals than the U.S. in seven key areas, says Colliers.
Tariffs could impact Surrey $310M project

Tariffs could impact Surrey $310M project

The report notes it is anticipated the trade despite relating to tariffs will have a likely impact on the city’s major capital projects.
Rob Shaw: All stick, no carrot in B.C.'s housing strategy

Rob Shaw: All stick, no carrot in B.C.'s housing strategy

Coquitlam's mayor says his city is beating provincial housing targets, but government hasn't stepped up on schools, transit or child care.