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As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

Prefabrication could see Canadian homes built like cars and airplanes, says UBC prof
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Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

Inflation volatility, tariff uncertainty keep Bank of Canada sidelined

OTTAWA — The unpredictability of the United States' trade war and signs of creeping inflation kept the Bank of Canada's interest rate on hold for a second consecutive decision on Wednesday — even as the central bank braces for an economic hit.
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Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

Competition Bureau urges retailers and landlords to drop property controls

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is urging retailers and landlords to drop or change competitor property controls that are not justified even if they do not raise issues under the Competition Act.
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Private island next to Tofino selling for $10 million

Private island next to Tofino selling for $10 million

A 21.5-acre island on Canada's very west coast has hit the market.
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Historically low arrears rates bucked by Saskatchewan

Historically low arrears rates bucked by Saskatchewan

Canada's borrowers outperform those in both the U.K. and U.S.
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U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

British High Commissioner to Canada says initiative ‘can only help’ with housing challenges
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Former Vancouver Toys "R" Us to become new grocery store

Former Vancouver Toys "R" Us to become new grocery store

What does this mean for the Bowmac sign?
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French construction giant acquires B.C.'s Peters Bros Construction

French construction giant acquires B.C.'s Peters Bros Construction

Okanagan Valley paving company generated $90M in revenue in 2024, according to Vinci Construction
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Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board

VANCOUVER — Vancouver home sales activity fell again in May as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines, the city's real estate board said Tuesday. Residential sales in the region totalled 2,228 last month, an 18.
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Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

Premiers heap praise on meeting with Carney, but no specific projects identified

SASKATOON — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday's gathering of the country's premiers to talk over nation-building projects with Prime Minister Mark Carney was the "best" they have had in the last decade.
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