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Squamish Nation reveals ambitious land use plans for North Shore, Squamish

Squamish Nation reveals ambitious land use plans for North Shore, Squamish

‘We’re setting ourselves up for a strong future,’ says council member Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) about a plan that aims to identify opportunities to break ground on 600 homes within the next two years
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Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

Economists expecting sixth straight — but more modest — rate cut from Bank of Canada

TORONTO — Economic forecasts suggest the Bank of Canada will likely lower its key policy rate by a quarter of a percentage point on Wednesday in light of recent inflation and jobs data, bringing it down to three per cent.
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Port Moody councillors want assurances new condos in the city will be occupied by their purchasers

Port Moody councillors want assurances new condos in the city will be occupied by their purchasers

Statistics Canada says more than a third of new condos built in British Columbia in 2022 were sold to investors.
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Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vancouver office market feeling the heat as vacancies rise, Colliers report reveals

Vacancy rate has tripled over five years, creating favourable conditions for tenants
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Vancouver mayor Ken Sim calls for pause on ‘net new supportive housing’

Vancouver mayor Ken Sim calls for pause on ‘net new supportive housing’

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: “The simple truth is that if we don’t get housing built, that means more people living on the street or in encampments.”
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Dix in Delta to talk about US tariffs, BC food security

Dix in Delta to talk about US tariffs, BC food security

It’s more important than ever to support BC producers and build out capacity wherever possible, said Dix
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Eby earns failing grade for fiscal management among premiers, according to think tank

Eby earns failing grade for fiscal management among premiers, according to think tank

B.C. leader ranks second-lowest in Canada for managing finances, says Fraser Institute
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Conference Board of Canada sees 1.5% growth this year as tariff uncertainty weighs

Conference Board of Canada sees 1.5% growth this year as tariff uncertainty weighs

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada is forecasting the domestic economy will grow 1.5 per cent in 2025 as the potential for U.S. tariffs on Canadian exports and a pullback in immigration weigh on growth.
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'There is valuable information': Port Moody will continue membership in Urban Development Institute

'There is valuable information': Port Moody will continue membership in Urban Development Institute

The Urban Development Institute is comprised of representatives from local governments, developers, industry professionals, non-profit groups and First Nations.
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Coquitlam worries about heritage homes with new B.C. housing rules

Coquitlam worries about heritage homes with new B.C. housing rules

The Coquitlam homes at 910 Quadling Ave. and 651 Rochester Ave. are being considered as heritage assets. A public hearing is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
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