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Amazon to create 3,000 tech jobs with new Canada Post building headquarters

Amazon to create 3,000 tech jobs with new Canada Post building headquarters

The company announced April 30 it would be taking over redevelopment of the Canada Post building, expanding its Vancouver footprint by several thousand tech jobs
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Metro Vancouver housing market still ‘vulnerable’ – for eighth straight quarter

Metro Vancouver housing market still ‘vulnerable’ – for eighth straight quarter

CMHC’s quarterly assessment of region’s real estate correction risk is unchanged since Q3 2016 – and not optimistic
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Technology culture reshaping Vancouver office layouts

Technology culture reshaping Vancouver office layouts

Sharing vibe extends to working space as older office towers cut into co-working components
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B.C. cracks down on condo-flip taxation, creates rental zoning tool

B.C. cracks down on condo-flip taxation, creates rental zoning tool

Three new housing measures were announced by the finance minister April 24, focusing on shadow flipping and rental housing supply
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Construction labour shortage a massive barrier to B.C.’s new housing: experts

Construction labour shortage a massive barrier to B.C.’s new housing: experts

Even with funding and expedited approvals, there simply aren’t enough tradespeople to build B.C. government’s promised 114,000 new affordable homes, says industry panel
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Western Canada hotels a smart bet for investors

Western Canada hotels a smart bet for investors

B.C. leads the entire nation in revenue growth and per-door prices, but opportunities seen in the Prairies where valuations may be near the bottom
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Suburban neighbourhoods top region’s hot spots to invest in real estate

Suburban neighbourhoods top region’s hot spots to invest in real estate

Neighbourhoods in suburban cities such as New West and PoCo dominate MoneySense’s 2018 Lower Mainland real estate investment rankings
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Abbotsford, Mission emerge as commercial power centres

Abbotsford, Mission emerge as commercial power centres

Cities to the east of the Lower Mainland are easing the growing pressure for commercial and residential demand in Metro Vancouver
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Solutions offered to keep empty storefronts from plaguing Vancouver city streets

Solutions offered to keep empty storefronts from plaguing Vancouver city streets

Business leaders push for reduced red tape and tax load to help increase retail survival
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Vancouver office vacancy nosedives, while Calgary's skyrockets

Vancouver office vacancy nosedives, while Calgary's skyrockets

Despite a ballooning vacancy rate, Calgary's office market is showing positive signs of recovery
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