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Rob Shaw: B.C. housing minister's threats put municipal autonomy to the test

Rob Shaw: B.C. housing minister's threats put municipal autonomy to the test

Municipalities pushing back against province’s housing policy
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Insolvency wave hit B.C. firms hard in 2024 amid economic squeeze

Insolvency wave hit B.C. firms hard in 2024 amid economic squeeze

Inflation, elevated interest rates, market disruptions drove business failures in key sectors
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Burnaby mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Burnaby mall redevelopment plans for 1,440+ new homes, two highrise towers

Two new roads and a 'pedestrian spine' are in the planning process at the City of Lougheed.
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Court protection extended for Richmond development, again

Court protection extended for Richmond development, again

The City of Richmond said the building permit is ready to be issued once fees are paid.
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Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

Burnaby approves 41-storey condo tower on this car dealership property

The project will include 346 condos, 13 townhomes and 69 rental apartments with commercial retail along Kingsway.
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B.C. speculation tax revenue tops $75M, mostly from non-B.C. owners

B.C. speculation tax revenue tops $75M, mostly from non-B.C. owners

Vancouver properties contributed $14.5M to government coffers
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WorkSafeBC fines Onni $350K in Burnaby crane incident that injured worker

WorkSafeBC fines Onni $350K in Burnaby crane incident that injured worker

A plan to recover a crane dangling from the side of Tower 2 at Gilmore Place in January could have been 'catastrophic,' according to a WorkSafeBC report.
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Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

Metro Vancouver says population growth is accelerating and will hit 4 million by 2045

VANCOUVER — Metro Vancouver's projected population growth is accelerating, with an average of 50,000 new residents expected per year.
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Burnaby approves $146M tower community centre with rooftop park

Burnaby approves $146M tower community centre with rooftop park

Councillors approved the $146.3-million project with an added 'podium park' but not without debate.
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B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

B.C. vacancy rates tick up, easing rental price hikes: CMHC

The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation says rent price inflation slowed in 2024 as more rental buildings are being completed and immigration demands lessen.
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