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Canada needs to build 1.3M additional homes by 2030 to close housing gap, says PBO

Canada needs to build 1.3M additional homes by 2030 to close housing gap, says PBO

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget officer says Canada would need to build 1.3 million additional homes by 2030 to eliminate the country's housing gap.
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B.C. building code changes allow for higher mass timber buildings

B.C. building code changes allow for higher mass timber buildings

New mass timber buildings in B.C. can now reach up to 18 storeys for residential and office towers
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Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in B.C. construction

Apprenticeship programs target women, newcomers in B.C. construction

Funding, diversity and modernization can help address trades shortages, experts say.
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Royal LePage expands footprint with Lower Mainland acquisitions

Royal LePage expands footprint with Lower Mainland acquisitions

Technology investments tailored to the residential, investment markets pay off
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B.C.'s government buys land for transit-oriented housing development

B.C.'s government buys land for transit-oriented housing development

SAANICH, B.C. — British Columbia's government is spearheading a new public development project on Vancouver Island aimed at bringing more affordable homes closer to transit access.
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Women in Trades program at Okanagan College discontinued after losing funding

Women in Trades program at Okanagan College discontinued after losing funding

Program gave women a chance to try trades before committing financially
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Alberta’s oil and gas sector enjoy good chemistry with carbon capture

Alberta’s oil and gas sector enjoy good chemistry with carbon capture

Three projects worth nearly $15 billion remake the province’s energy sector
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Fast-growing Leduc market scales up with infrastructure additions

Fast-growing Leduc market scales up with infrastructure additions

Cheaper costs, key transportation corridors are major draws
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Prospects bright for Alberta office markets in wake of steady Q1

Prospects bright for Alberta office markets in wake of steady Q1

Alberta office saw resilient demand in the first quarter, led by Edmonton
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BC Tree Fruits sells site bought for cancelled packing house

BC Tree Fruits sells site bought for cancelled packing house

Property value has risen significantly since 2019 purchase
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