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Banff looking at legislation to increase housing density

Banff looking at legislation to increase housing density

“Space is absolutely precious in Banff and so moving into the future we need to be building as sustainably, efficiently and as high density as possible,” said Mayor Corrie DiManno.
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Developer plans two towers for downtown Y site across from Christ Church

Developer plans two towers for downtown Y site across from Christ Church

Concert Properties seeks rezoning approval for project that would include 220 condos, 150 rental units, a public plaza and some retail space.
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Vancouver top city in Canada for commercial real estate investment, says report

Vancouver top city in Canada for commercial real estate investment, says report

While sentiments towards investment are rosy, the dollar volume of transactions fell by nearly half in 2023
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Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Vancouver appoints chief planner after six-month vacancy

Josh White appointed general manager of planning, urban design and sustainability; position of director of planning remains open
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B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

B.C. recreational property market still sleepy as it awaits rate cuts

Experts predict B.C. prices will increase 5% as spring market brings more supply.
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Insurance rates soar for Traders Cove family after wildfire

Insurance rates soar for Traders Cove family after wildfire

Wildfire leads to rising insurance rates for Okanagan property owners
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B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

Some economists say the measure could discourage investment and tighten market conditions.
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City of Langford suing Bear Mountain developer for $1.88M

City of Langford suing Bear Mountain developer for $1.88M

In a civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court, the City of Langford said Vancouver-based Ecoasis did not pay a yearly agreed-upon amount by Dec. 31, 2023.
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Village of Lytton seeing more building permits issued after years of delays

Village of Lytton seeing more building permits issued after years of delays

Lytton mayor reveals progress in rebuilding efforts after wildfire destruction
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Kirk LaPointe: Housing crisis at heart of potential Poilievre-Eby alliance

Kirk LaPointe: Housing crisis at heart of potential Poilievre-Eby alliance

Housing may bridge ideological divide between B.C. NDP premier, federal Conservative leader
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