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More towers in Port Coquitlam? Wesbild wants six at PoCo Place

More towers in Port Coquitlam? Wesbild wants six at PoCo Place

The company wants to construct six towers at PoCo Place mall at Lougheed Highway and Westwood Street; the existing seven-storey high-rise will remain.
$27M in funding announced for 16 Indigenous housing projects in B.C.

$27M in funding announced for 16 Indigenous housing projects in B.C.

Indigenous peoples 13 times more likely to experience homelessness
Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general

Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general

The Canada Emergency Business Account program lent 898,000 small businesses $49.1 billion to help cover expenses such as rent and payroll during the pandemic.
Trio of towers for Port Moody's downtown getting their second look

Trio of towers for Port Moody's downtown getting their second look

Beedie Living wants to build three condo towers and a six-storey transitional housing facility near the Moody Centre SkyTrain station.
Richmond to launch $10 million affordable housing grant program next year

Richmond to launch $10 million affordable housing grant program next year

The housing priorities grant program will help expedite the construction of 220 affordable rental homes, according to the City of Richmond.
Is housing a human right in Canada? Experts challenge approach to urban encampments

Is housing a human right in Canada? Experts challenge approach to urban encampments

B.C. human rights commissioner, federal housing advocate call for end to forced evictions.
Toll rate delays push potential sale of Trans Mountain into election year

Toll rate delays push potential sale of Trans Mountain into election year

Massive cost overruns to build a second line raise questions about the project’s purchase price and how Ottawa will pay down $26 billion in debt
First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

First Nations participating in major projects totalling $45B, says report

New federal loan guarantee a major milestone in 2024 for First Nations Major Projects Coalition
HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in Vancouver

HBC drops out of Oakridge Park redevelopment in Vancouver

HBC is backing out of its plan to operate a store at the redeveloped Oakridge Park in Vancouver. The Toronto-based retailer says it recently reached an agreement with QuadReal Properties allowing it to exit from the mixed-use project.
Mark Anthony Group buys BC Tree Fruits warehouse for $18M

Mark Anthony Group buys BC Tree Fruits warehouse for $18M

Alcohol conglomerate acquires 5.2-acre industrial site below asking price