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Bryan Yu: B.C. housing starts pick up pace as consumer price pressures ease

Bryan Yu: B.C. housing starts pick up pace as consumer price pressures ease

Five out of seven major metro areas see growth, defying national decline
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Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

Short-term rentals rules in effect; fines to be levied against non-compliant hosts

The clock is now ticking on hefty fines for those who don’t fall in line
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'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

'We have done enough in Brentwood for density': Burnaby to lobby B.C. for exception to new housing rules

Burnaby city council has unanimously supported the 'Save Brentwood Park' petition which seeks to exempt the neighbourhood from provincial rules around building near local SkyTrain stations.
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Over 1,000 short-term rentals to come off the market in the Central Okanagan this week

Over 1,000 short-term rentals to come off the market in the Central Okanagan this week

Provincial regulations, stricter Kelowna bylaws target unlicensed operators
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Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey

Majority of aspiring homeowners awaiting rate cuts before buying: BMO survey

TORONTO — The majority of Canadians aspiring to buy a home say they will push their plans to next year or later to wait for interest rates to drop, a new survey shows.
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Fair share: the right office solution can take finding the right partner

Fair share: the right office solution can take finding the right partner

TORONTO — There’s more choice than ever for office space, but it can still be a challenge for smaller companies to find the right fit.
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Side gigs, family help necessary for homeownership in B.C., says RBC survey

Side gigs, family help necessary for homeownership in B.C., says RBC survey

Financial support from family also proving crucial to homeownership, according to RBC poll.
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Opinion: Vancouver leading the way on making large buildings greener

Opinion: Vancouver leading the way on making large buildings greener

City of Vancouver regulations offer a roadmap to zero-emissions buildings
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Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

Canada recognizes housing as a human right. Few provinces have followed suit

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — As more Canadians find themselves struggling to afford or find housing, the country's smallest province is the only one that can point to legislation recognizing housing as a human right.
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Lawsuit alleges $1.3M B.C. smart home not smart at all

Lawsuit alleges $1.3M B.C. smart home not smart at all

Kamloops couple sues previous owners over what they claim to be inoperable smart home system
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