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Why Daylight Saving Time is like Groundhog Day

Why Daylight Saving Time is like Groundhog Day

NDP government introduced legislation to permanently fix DST five years ago
Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million

Poilievre asks premiers to axe their sales taxes on new homes worth under $1 million

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the provinces' premiers, asking them to eliminate their sales taxes on new homes that are under $1 million.
Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth

Beyond Vancouver, B.C.'s secondary real estate markets poised for investor growth

Anticipated development, lower interest rates create opportunities across the province
B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.
Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver homeowners are set to pay anywhere from 20.9 per cent to 41 per cent more for their share of regional government expenses; the higher costs will be incorporated into one's property tax bill in 2025
Potential federal grant cuts could delay Richmond housing plans

Potential federal grant cuts could delay Richmond housing plans

Government of Canada announced Richmond would receive $35.9 million through the Housing Accelerator Fund in January
Worker hit by crane; Burnaby employer fined for trying to prevent WorkSafeBC claim

Worker hit by crane; Burnaby employer fined for trying to prevent WorkSafeBC claim

Castores Builders Inc. was fined $2,500 in September after an investigation found evidence it had tried to convince an injured worker not to file a WorkSafeBC claim.
Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Burnaby eliminates affordable rental requirement in low-income neighbourhood

Developers won't be required to build affordable housing in Edmonds Town Centre until it's financially viable for them.
West Vancouver falls 75% short on new housing targets

West Vancouver falls 75% short on new housing targets

Housing grew by only 58 net new units in the last year, mostly single-family homes with secondary suites, staff say
Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates

Economy stalled in August, Q3 growth looks to fall short of Bank of Canada estimates

OTTAWA — The Canadian economy was flat in August as high interest rates continued to weigh on consumers and businesses, while a preliminary estimate suggests it grew at an annualized rate of one per cent in the third quarter.