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B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

B.C. debt grows 50 per cent in two years to $134B despite lower-than-expected deficit

British Columbia is weighed down by rapidly growing debt despite a lower-than-forecasted deficit for 2024, something that Finance Minister Brenda Bailey said the government is working hard to address.
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Nearly 4,000 below-market rental housing units planned for Broadway corridor

Nearly 4,000 below-market rental housing units planned for Broadway corridor

Hotel developers also attracted to plan area, with eight projects in “development pipeline”
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Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

Carney says he's focused on building up Canada as Trump's global trade war escalates

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday Canadians are focused on building up their economy after U.S. President Donald Trump again hit nations around the world with increased tariffs — days after slapping Canada with a higher duty.
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Edmonton grabs the spotlight as population growth drives investment

Edmonton grabs the spotlight as population growth drives investment

Residential assets lead the way, with knock-on effects on retail, industrial
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Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

Premier Ford warns Trump could reopen CUSMA trade pact in the fall

OTTAWA — Ontario Premier Doug Ford is warning that U.S. President Donald Trump could choose to suddenly "pull the carpet out from underneath us" by opening up the trade agreement his administration negotiated with Canada during his first term.
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9 options for a new Vancouver Canucks practice facility

9 options for a new Vancouver Canucks practice facility

The Vancouver Canucks can't seem to build a practice facility, but maybe they have more options than they realize.
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Vancouver's Pacific Reach expands hotel portfolio with Ritz-Carlton Toronto

Vancouver's Pacific Reach expands hotel portfolio with Ritz-Carlton Toronto

Potential for rate growth drives deal as five-star tier stays strong
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Housing crisis fuelling largest B.C. exodus in decades, says analysis

Housing crisis fuelling largest B.C. exodus in decades, says analysis

Negative net interprovincial migration could be ‘canary in coal mine,’ according to Business Council of British Columbia
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Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries' ties

Ministers Champagne, Anand in Mexico to strengthen countries' ties

OTTAWA — Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand were in Mexico to strengthen the countries' relationship, days after the United States hit Canada with higher tariffs.
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Bow Valley housing report identifies demand for nearly 3,000 new units by 2031

Bow Valley housing report identifies demand for nearly 3,000 new units by 2031

“We need as much housing as we can get. We need attainable housing. We need market housing, too. That’s part of a healthy community, but the Bow Valley needs attainable housing or we’re facing some bigger problems down the road."
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