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Surrey adding thousands of units to its housing stock

Surrey adding thousands of units to its housing stock

The city notes it is well positioned to meet its commitments and housing growth targets.
Vancouver home sales tick 2% lower in July with market 'turning a corner': board

Vancouver home sales tick 2% lower in July with market 'turning a corner': board

Vancouver-area home sales were down two per cent in July compared with last year, as the city's real estate board says it continues to believe the market is showing early signs of recovery.
Commercial real estate faces tighter financing climate in Western Canada

Commercial real estate faces tighter financing climate in Western Canada

Capital still flowing, but lenders becoming more discriminating and selective
B.C. is ‘key player’ in new homebuilding methods, says think tank

B.C. is ‘key player’ in new homebuilding methods, says think tank

Despite huge potential, more data needed on benefits of prefab, according to C.D. Howe analyst
B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

B.C.'s Jobs Minister Kahlon urges Canada to 'negotiate hard' over U.S. tariff raises

VICTORIA — British Columbia's minister of jobs and economic growth is urging the federal government to stand firm and "negotiate hard" when trying to find a solution to 35 per cent tariffs imposed by U.S.
Kamloops industrial park prepares for autumn sales launch

Kamloops industrial park prepares for autumn sales launch

Recent rezoning is another step towards construction
Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

Carney disappointed after Trump hits Canada with 35 per cent tariffs

WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday his government is disappointed that U.S. President Donald Trump followed through on his threat to increase tariffs on Canada to 35 per cent if Ottawa didn't make a trade deal.
No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

No trade deal with U.S. better than a bad one: Canadian business groups

Canadian business groups anxiously watching trade negotiations with the U.S. don't want the country to rush into a deal but say the uncertainty is weighing on their members. After U.S.
Trophy assets narrow as building performance drives investor demand

Trophy assets narrow as building performance drives investor demand

Destination spaces deliver the payback investors seek
Canfor's Q2 loss widens amid weak market conditions, softwood lumber duties

Canfor's Q2 loss widens amid weak market conditions, softwood lumber duties

VANCOUVER — Canfor Corp. says its losses widened in the second quarter from last year amid weak market conditions in the U.S. south, rising global economic uncertainty and "punitive" U.S. softwood lumber duties.