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Port Moody rent-to-own project fails to help first-time buyers

Port Moody rent-to-own project fails to help first-time buyers

Port Moody council has agreed to amend its housing agreement with Marcon Development to allow the company to alter its program so more potential purchasers can qualify.
Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S.
B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

VANCOUVER — Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the year before, but average prices went down slightly. The B.C. Real Estate Association says in a statement that the 4,221 residential sales in January were up 6.
Federal government invests $33 million in transport projects across B.C. and Alberta

Federal government invests $33 million in transport projects across B.C. and Alberta

The six projects aim to boost economic growth and allow for efficient transportation.
'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

'Slap in the face': B.C. communities frustrated with new federal disaster funding

A new financing program will help protect communities from future floods and wildfires, but it won't help municipalities still vulnerable from the last strike.
White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

White House advisers agree to share Canadian premiers' message with Trump

WASHINGTON — A top White House adviser said Canada becoming the 51st state remains a consideration following a meeting with premiers where the Canadian leaders were cautioned to take U.S. President Donald Trump at his word.
How a trade war could hurt B.C. housing affordability

How a trade war could hurt B.C. housing affordability

Provincial building permit data already reveals slowing residential development.
January rate cut came as Bank of Canada weighed U.S. tariff threat

January rate cut came as Bank of Canada weighed U.S. tariff threat

OTTAWA — The potential for a long trade war with the United States, and the uncertainty it brings even if the threat isn’t realized, weighed heavily on the Bank of Canada’s governing council when it decided to cut interest rates last month.
Coquitlam tables King Taps bid, citing concerns over mall plans

Coquitlam tables King Taps bid, citing concerns over mall plans

Morguard Investments, the property manager for Coquitlam Centre, is being invited to a council meeting to talk about the future of its 60-acre mall site. In July 2024, the city cancelled the company's master-development plan.
New Delta industrial park on horizon, another in limbo

New Delta industrial park on horizon, another in limbo

A Metro report highlights the economic importance of industrial activity but also big challenges in the region