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B.C. businesses want government help in face of 'rampant vandalism'

B.C. businesses want government help in face of 'rampant vandalism'

Businesses were pessimistic about their futures when asked about the impact of crime and vandalism and the ability to remain open.
Okanagan motels under pressure as housing needs trump tourism

Okanagan motels under pressure as housing needs trump tourism

BC Housing's motel acquisition spree puts squeeze on Okanagan tourist accommodation
Richmond ‘hole in the ground’ at centre of $190M mortgage lawsuit

Richmond ‘hole in the ground’ at centre of $190M mortgage lawsuit

No ‘substantive’ work done on seven-tower development project since 2020, lawsuit alleges
Alberta brewery acquires Diamond Valley acres for five-fold expansion

Alberta brewery acquires Diamond Valley acres for five-fold expansion

Approved multimillion-dollar destination brewery expected to increase jobs, capacity for its German-styled beers
Calgary’s low equity, high cash flow attracts landlord investors

Calgary’s low equity, high cash flow attracts landlord investors

Multi-family market conditions ‘not seen since Alberta’s last economic boom,’ says CMHC analyst.
Don’t look now but Vancouver’s home sales are heading back up

Don’t look now but Vancouver’s home sales are heading back up

After posting dismal numbers in January, early February data suggests sales are gaining strength and active listings are increasing
Opinion: NDP community benefits agreements create policy conflict for Eby

Opinion: NDP community benefits agreements create policy conflict for Eby

The messy dispute surrounding Indigenous participation in a new hospital project in Duncan provides a cautionary tale for Premier David Eby about the need to overhaul some of the archaic policies of his predecessor before they blow up in his face.
Victoria approves massive downtown development - but with a last-minute green twist

Victoria approves massive downtown development - but with a last-minute green twist

Starlight Developments told to make the new buildings all-electric for energy in the second and third phases, reduce on-site parking and increase bike space and EV plug-ins
No arrests in pipeline attack after one year and $100K reward

No arrests in pipeline attack after one year and $100K reward

“Horrific” armed and coordinated attack on Coastal GasLink crew still unsolved by RCMP after 12 months
Estevan retail liquor store permit sells for more than $1.4 million

Estevan retail liquor store permit sells for more than $1.4 million

Saskatchewan announced plans last fall to exit retail liquor sales