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Date set for Saanich church redevelopment project public hearing

Date set for Saanich church redevelopment project public hearing

The hearing will test the public temperature on redevelopment plans for the site at 2625 Arbutus Rd., the former Cadboro Bay United Church.
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Retail vacancy expected to remain stable in Metro Vancouver, says report

Retail vacancy expected to remain stable in Metro Vancouver, says report

Slower housing construction could hinder future retail supply, says CBRE.
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B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling 'monumental,' not meant to threaten homeowners

B.C. chiefs say Cowichan title ruling 'monumental,' not meant to threaten homeowners

Framing the court decision as being about "seizing private homes or threatening homeowners" is unfair scapegoating of First Nations, says the vice-president of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs.
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Municipalities on-side with housing targets, but demand infrastructure spending

Municipalities on-side with housing targets, but demand infrastructure spending

Both Langford and Courtenay said increased housing needs will require more schools, hospitals and transportation improvements.
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Hudson's Bay, lender say landlords fighting Ruby Liu because of 'ulterior motives'

Hudson's Bay, lender say landlords fighting Ruby Liu because of 'ulterior motives'

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay and one of its top lenders are accusing landlords of having "ulterior motives" for opposing a push to sell 25 leases to a B.C. billionaire.
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Oceanfront lots on Beach Drive in Oak Bay listed for $52.5M

Oceanfront lots on Beach Drive in Oak Bay listed for $52.5M

The site spans two lots on Beach Drive in Oak Bay, a district under pressure to increase housing supply.
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B.C. sets new five-year housing orders for 10 more municipalities

B.C. sets new five-year housing orders for 10 more municipalities

Some communities have pushed back against the housing orders.
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Bonnis Properties' $140M sale of Granville and Robson site sparks redevelopment speculation

Bonnis Properties' $140M sale of Granville and Robson site sparks redevelopment speculation

The GJ Group has acquired the corner property that has 90K square feet of leasable space, and could be rebuilt to include retail and hotel use
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Vancouver condo owners sue developer over crane allegedly swinging above their homes

Vancouver condo owners sue developer over crane allegedly swinging above their homes

Injunction, punitive damages sought by condo owners next door to construction site.
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Court monitor says it doesn't support Hudson's Bay plan to sell leases to Ruby Liu

Court monitor says it doesn't support Hudson's Bay plan to sell leases to Ruby Liu

TORONTO — The court-appointed monitor overseeing Hudson's Bay's creditor protection case says it's against landlords being forced to accept a B.C. billionaire's plan to buy more than two dozen of the retailer's leases.
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