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White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

White House says 25 per cent steel tariffs would stack on others, as premiers in DC

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump's planned 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports would be stacked on top of other levies on Canadian goods, says a White House official who confirmed the plan Tuesday on background.
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Framing company fined $43K for violations at North Vancouver construction site

Framing company fined $43K for violations at North Vancouver construction site

Workers were more than six metres off the ground without fall protection, according to a WorkSafeBC report
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Surrey, Delta give new housing unit numbers

Surrey, Delta give new housing unit numbers

Housing Target Progress Reports are submitted to the Housing Targets Branch for review
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Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

Home builders warn of 'brutal blow' to housing sector from steel, aluminum tariffs

TORONTO — Some developers say looming U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum could be detrimental to the housing sector due to higher costs of key construction materials.
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Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

Trudeau says Canada will push back on U.S. tariffs with Trump administration

PARIS — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Ottawa will work to convince U.S. President Donald Trump that his "unacceptable" steel and aluminum tariffs will hurt both countries. A senior government official said that Trudeau spoke with U.S.
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More rental apartments being proposed for Port Moody's downtown

More rental apartments being proposed for Port Moody's downtown

A proposal by Anthem Properties would bring 325 new rental apartments in a 26-storey tower south of the Moody Centre SkyTrain station.
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Opinion: City of Vancouver shouldn't be in the business of competing with developers

Opinion: City of Vancouver shouldn't be in the business of competing with developers

Municipal government should focus on creating conditions to allow the private sector to build market-rate housing rather than using its resources and regulatory weapons to compete for profits
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REITs offer Canadian investors exposure to international real estate

REITs offer Canadian investors exposure to international real estate

Retail, hotels, data centres among promising asset classes in foreign markets
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U.S. unpredictability fuelling push into new global markets, says B.C. minister

U.S. unpredictability fuelling push into new global markets, says B.C. minister

Jobs Minister Diana Gibson says American unpredictability driving efforts to diversify exports, reduce reliance on a single market
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North Vancouver city council advances plan for 6-storey building in Lower Lonsdale

North Vancouver city council advances plan for 6-storey building in Lower Lonsdale

The mixed-use complex with 76 rental units is slated to replace a vacant, two-storey building on East Second Street
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