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Vancouver industrial vacancy rate surpasses 3% for first time since 2015

Vancouver industrial vacancy rate surpasses 3% for first time since 2015

Metro Vancouver industrial vacancy rate still among lowest in Canada, says Avison Young
Kamloops prepares for housing boom as old government building comes down

Kamloops prepares for housing boom as old government building comes down

Hundreds of homes to be built in two-phase project starting in 2025
Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers propose shifting construction fees directly to homebuyers

Metro Vancouver developers say they should not be on the hook for development cost charges levied on new home construction projects to pay for growth-related infrastructure; however, one developer has pitched a proposal that such fees first be financed by government then paid by homebuyers, upon purchase.
Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Don’t rule out 75bp cut in overnight rate, says CIBC economist

Wednesday's interest rate decision by Bank of Canada could pack a large punch
Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

Burnaby thwarts provincial transit-oriented housing laws — again

For the second time, city council has postponed a decision on transit-oriented development required by the B.C. government until the provincial election is settled.
Vancouver project takes aim at B.C.’s commercial rent crisis

Vancouver project takes aim at B.C.’s commercial rent crisis

Multi-phase initiative aims to help independent businesses grapple with affordability issues
Port Moody's tallest towers would come with a grocery store, plaza and pedestrian bridge

Port Moody's tallest towers would come with a grocery store, plaza and pedestrian bridge

Vancouver-based PCI Developments wants to build two 39-storey rental towers next to the Moody Centre SkyTrain station.
Competition Bureau seeking input on property controls in grocery industry

Competition Bureau seeking input on property controls in grocery industry

GATINEAU, Que. — The Competition Bureau issued a call-out Monday, seeking information from grocery retailers and those in the real estate business about restrictive real estate clauses in the Canadian grocery industry.
Opinion: B.C. housing speculators should be praised, not demonized

Opinion: B.C. housing speculators should be praised, not demonized

Risk-takers are essential for increasing housing supply and improving affordability, says BCREA
Anthem Citizen IPO expected to close this month amid significant investor interest

Anthem Citizen IPO expected to close this month amid significant investor interest

Offering understood to be first of its kind for primarily residential asset in Canada