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National rent prices hit 18-month low in January: report

National rent prices hit 18-month low in January: report

TORONTO — Average asking rents across Canada hit an 18-month low in January, declining 4.4 per cent on an annual basis to $2,100. A monthly report by Rentals.
Kelowna industrial space poised to share in market rebound

Kelowna industrial space poised to share in market rebound

Strong demand sets stage for tighter conditions in 2026
B.C. to bear brunt of costs from growing wildfire and flood risks, finds report

B.C. to bear brunt of costs from growing wildfire and flood risks, finds report

Building new homes in dangerous places could cost B.C. another $2.2 billion a year by 2030 — far more than anywhere else in Canada, a new study has found.
Opinion: B.C. risks billions if new homes are built in the path of fires and floods

Opinion: B.C. risks billions if new homes are built in the path of fires and floods

New report shows why the most affordable home is the one you don’t have to rebuild after a disaster
Farming’s AI future is here—so why are some B.C. farmers holding back?

Farming’s AI future is here—so why are some B.C. farmers holding back?

Artificial intelligence yet to fully take root in farming despite general enthusiasm for adoption
'People want to ask questions': Anmore approves next step of consultation plan for massive development

'People want to ask questions': Anmore approves next step of consultation plan for massive development

The development proposal could see up to 2,200 new homes constructed in Anmore, along with a park, commercial spaces and a new community centre.
‘Flight to quality’ underway in Vancouver industrial real estate market

‘Flight to quality’ underway in Vancouver industrial real estate market

Vacancy rates expected to tighten in 2025, says Avison Young specialist
Toronto's Dream picks up waterfront industrial site in North Vancouver

Toronto's Dream picks up waterfront industrial site in North Vancouver

Municipal obstacles to redevelopment prompted Wesbild to sell the 27.5-acre site
Two ABC Vancouver councillors question Ken Sim’s plan to ‘freeze’ new supportive housing

Two ABC Vancouver councillors question Ken Sim’s plan to ‘freeze’ new supportive housing

Rebecca Bligh, Lisa Dominato are members of Sim’s own party, which holds eight of 11 seats on council
Republican senator pleads with Trump to exempt potash from threatened tariffs

Republican senator pleads with Trump to exempt potash from threatened tariffs

WASHINGTON — A Republican senator from Iowa is pleading for an exemption for potash if U.S. President Donald Trump triggers a trade war by imposing steep tariffs on Canadian imports.