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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.”
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
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
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.
'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.
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.
Costco spends $14M to buy Staples Langford site

Costco spends $14M to buy Staples Langford site

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.’s plans for the Staples site next to its Langford store have not been announced.
B.C. recreational home prices could ski-jump this year: Royal LePage

B.C. recreational home prices could ski-jump this year: Royal LePage

Prices for ski homes expected to rise in Whistler, other popular winter destinations
Port Moody wants to see more houses moved instead of demolished

Port Moody wants to see more houses moved instead of demolished

Port Moody averages about one house move a year, says the city's manager of building and bylaw enforcement.
$4.64M versus $7.2M: Central Saanich sued, accused of underpaying in land expropriation

$4.64M versus $7.2M: Central Saanich sued, accused of underpaying in land expropriation

The former owners of the 2.2-acre lot at Wallace Drive and Hovey Road say $4.64 million wasn’t enough for the property