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CMHC reports September pace for housing starts up from August

CMHC reports September pace for housing starts up from August

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in September was up five per cent compared with August.
Opinion: Vancouver housing market may be in limbo as sales lag, prices slip

Opinion: Vancouver housing market may be in limbo as sales lag, prices slip

Buyers stay on the sidelines amid shifting rates, with sellers testing the market ahead of a potential 2025 rebound, says economist Bryan Yu
Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs more than twice as many homes as it thought it did by 2031: report

Burnaby needs to build 74,000 homes by 2041, according to the city's new housing needs report.
New BC Housing project surprises Vancouver small businesses

New BC Housing project surprises Vancouver small businesses

South Granville shop owners say they weren’t told about the 114-unit supportive housing plan
B.C.'s Sage Hill Estate Winery takes $1M off asking price

B.C.'s Sage Hill Estate Winery takes $1M off asking price

Now listed for $12.9 million, the Summerland estate features an infinity pool, sweeping lake views and a fully operational winery.
CREA lowers housing market forecast for 2024 amid 'holding pattern' for home sales

CREA lowers housing market forecast for 2024 amid 'holding pattern' for home sales

The Canadian Real Estate Association is downgrading its housing market forecast for the remainder of the year again, saying the Bank of Canada's interest rate cuts haven't spurred the gradual improvement it previously anticipated.
B.C.'s newest pipeline conflict, explained

B.C.'s newest pipeline conflict, explained

Reminiscent of the Coastal GasLink conflict, the brewing clash over the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project raises questions: where do B.C. parties stand on the pipeline, and will the election outcome change its course? Should we worry about its climate impacts?
Will B.C. cranberries make it to Thanksgiving dinner after warm harvest season?

Will B.C. cranberries make it to Thanksgiving dinner after warm harvest season?

Delayed crops highlight climate challenges as election candidates promise support for farmers.
Analysis: David Eby and NDP align with Christy Clark on key housing initiative

Analysis: David Eby and NDP align with Christy Clark on key housing initiative

The BC NDP has gone gangbusters on an old home ownership scheme initially conceived by the Christy Clark-led B.C. government; critics say it will do nothing to bring down home prices.
Telus HQ deal illustrates rebound in Vancouver office sales

Telus HQ deal illustrates rebound in Vancouver office sales

Morguard acquires 20 per cent of Telus Garden as office investment surges in region