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B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

B.C. to ensure fruit growers impacted by co-op closure are paid for past harvests

The British Columbia government says it is taking steps to ensure tree fruit growers are compensated for past harvests after the closure of a co-operative that had served farmers for almost 90 years.
Developer proposes 924 rental units on Vancouver's East Hastings Street

Developer proposes 924 rental units on Vancouver's East Hastings Street

Westbank/Promerita's rezoning application calls for towers of 39, 38 and 19 storeys.
Kruger says $32M investment at Kamloops mill will boost tech, preserve jobs

Kruger says $32M investment at Kamloops mill will boost tech, preserve jobs

Kamloops mill to double output of ultra-clean pulp with advanced technology and secure 340 local jobs
ICBA endorses John Rustad’s Conservatives

ICBA endorses John Rustad’s Conservatives

Contractor association red flags inflation on major public works, budget deficits
Vancouver developer seeks to raise $82M for Metrotown project via IPO

Vancouver developer seeks to raise $82M for Metrotown project via IPO

Capital sought for Metrotown project that is 77% pre-sold
Lethbridge market booming as investment gains pace

Lethbridge market booming as investment gains pace

Strong job growth, new construction bearing fruit
Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

Household debt-to-income ratio down in Q2, debt service ratio up: Statistics Canada

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income ticked lower in the second quarter. The agency says household credit market debt as a proportion of household disposable income fell to 175.
Delays, rising costs hamper Metro Vancouver transportation projects as population soars

Delays, rising costs hamper Metro Vancouver transportation projects as population soars

Region still years from easing transportation congestion
Experts say Harris dominated in debate performance against Trump

Experts say Harris dominated in debate performance against Trump

PHILADELPHIA — Political experts say Kamala Harris was able to dominate Donald Trump by prodding the former Republican president over the crowd sizes at his rallies and the 2020 loss during a debate in Philadelphia Tuesday evening.
Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

Snuneymuxw First Nation buying Elements Casino in View Royal

The sale price has not been made public, but the six-storey building on 4.7 acres is assessed at $20.8 million.