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B.C. judge rules against owners of floating homes on Crown land

B.C. judge rules against owners of floating homes on Crown land

Judge cites housing crisis but upholds province's trespass, seizure notices
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GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report

OTTAWA — The Liberal plan to give first-time homebuyers a tax break on a newly built home could have substantial impacts on housing affordability — with a few caveats — a new analysis finds.
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Hotel plans part of long-vacant Surrey business centre’s future

Hotel plans part of long-vacant Surrey business centre’s future

Court-ordered sale puts property in the hands of a local developer
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Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%

Citing trade wars, the World Bank sharply downgrades forecast for global economic growth to 2.3%

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump’s trade wars are expected to slash economic growth this year in the United States and around the world, the World Bank forecast Tuesday.
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Opinion: Ottawa wants to invest in housing, but is there any steak behind the sizzle?

Opinion: Ottawa wants to invest in housing, but is there any steak behind the sizzle?

Political theatrics are no substitute for smart, scalable housing policy. Governments must stop sidelining the private sector.
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Tech tenants keep firm grip on Metro Vancouver office space, says report

Tech tenants keep firm grip on Metro Vancouver office space, says report

Cushman & Wakefield report shows tech outpacing all other sectors as the largest source of office demand in the region
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Average asking rents fall annually for eighth straight month to $2,129: report

Average asking rents fall annually for eighth straight month to $2,129: report

TORONTO — The national average asking rent in May was down 3.3 per cent from a year earlier at $2,129, marking the eighth consecutive month of year-over-year decreases. The monthly report from Rentals.
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Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

Elbows-up tourism surge could see sector ‘eke out’ a gain even as Americans stay away

From the front desk of Hotel Bedford in Goderich, Ont., Lynda Cross welcomes guests from regions ranging from southern Ontario to the South Pacific.
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Southern Saskatchewan powers up energy, agriculture prospects

Southern Saskatchewan powers up energy, agriculture prospects

Job opportunities growing but new arrivals lag demand
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Global Energy Show The Global Energy Show kicks off on Tuesday in Calgary with people from 100 countries expected to attend the conference that will include a keyno
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