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Home sales dented by tariff worries in January as listings surge: CREA

Home sales dented by tariff worries in January as listings surge: CREA

Tariff uncertainty put downward pressure on home resales in January while total listings saw one of the biggest spikes in decades, said the Canadian Real Estate Association on Tuesday. Sales were down 3.
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: Tariffs Businesses and investors will be watching for the latest developments in Canada's trade dispute with the U.S.
Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add 'significant uncertainty': CMHC

Housing starts up 3% in January, but trade risks add 'significant uncertainty': CMHC

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in January rose three per cent compared with December, helped by strength in multi-unit starts in Quebec and B.C.
Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

Conservative caucus meets in Ottawa as poll numbers slump and Trump's threats loom

OTTAWA — As political parties gear up for a federal election campaign that could begin as soon as March 10, the Conservatives appear focused on the man they believe they'll be running against: Mark Carney.
B.C. lumber producers record modest improvements in Q4 2024

B.C. lumber producers record modest improvements in Q4 2024

Lumber sales improve slightly, but tariff threat looms large
Canada rent guide: Vancouver ranked #1 priciest rental market

Canada rent guide: Vancouver ranked #1 priciest rental market

Several B.C. cities rank among the top 10 places in Canada to rent in.
Port Moody rent-to-own project fails to help first-time buyers

Port Moody rent-to-own project fails to help first-time buyers

Port Moody council has agreed to amend its housing agreement with Marcon Development to allow the company to alter its program so more potential purchasers can qualify.
Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

Trump signs a plan for reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, ushering in economic uncertainty

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday rolled out his plan to increase U.S.
B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

VANCOUVER — Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the year before, but average prices went down slightly. The B.C. Real Estate Association says in a statement that the 4,221 residential sales in January were up 6.
Federal government invests $33 million in transport projects across B.C. and Alberta

Federal government invests $33 million in transport projects across B.C. and Alberta

The six projects aim to boost economic growth and allow for efficient transportation.