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Pivoting away from the U.S. economy could be unrealistic for Canada

Pivoting away from the U.S. economy could be unrealistic for Canada

The deep integration and proximity of the Canada-U.S. economies could make negotiations inevitable, one expert argues
CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in March

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts slowed in March

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in March slowed compared with February.
Nine-building residential project clears hurdle at Victoria council

Nine-building residential project clears hurdle at Victoria council

The proposal would replace 23 buildings of affordable housing on Blanshard with nine new buildings, including multiple towers
Trade war could boost mass-timber construction in B.C., says developer

Trade war could boost mass-timber construction in B.C., says developer

Higher cost mitigated by time and labour savings, according to Adera Development
Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

Poilievre pledges veterans' supports; Carney offers cheaper access to parks, museums

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to cut red tape and step up support for veterans Saturday, while Liberal Leader Mark Carney pledged to make visiting national parks and museums more affordable for Canadian families.
Victoria council endorses six-storey mixed-use project for upper Fort Street, with conditions

Victoria council endorses six-storey mixed-use project for upper Fort Street, with conditions

Coun. Marg Gardiner said she had intended to move a motion to decline the project.
Burnaby Heights construction hole for sale for $16 million

Burnaby Heights construction hole for sale for $16 million

A partially constructed five-storey mixed-use project at 4451 Hastings St. has gone bust and is now on the market.
Vancouver needs 10K more hotel rooms, says report

Vancouver needs 10K more hotel rooms, says report

City’s hotel crunch means lucrative business being turned away
Woodgrove Centre for sale after billionaire owner announced intention to buy Hudson's Bay stores

Woodgrove Centre for sale after billionaire owner announced intention to buy Hudson's Bay stores

The listing comes a little more than a week after Woodgrove Centre’s billionaire owner, Weihong Liu, announced on social media her intention to buy “dozens” of Hudson’s Bay stores.
Industrial real estate in Vancouver sees early 2025 shakeup

Industrial real estate in Vancouver sees early 2025 shakeup

Vacancy rates on upward trend, says Avison Young report