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B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

B.C. real estate a roadblock for EV charging expansion, say experts

Real estate can account for up to one-third of infrastructure costs in Vancouver
Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

Vacation home market slows after pandemic boom, but prices still rising: Royal LePage

While fewer Canadians may be looking to buy a vacation home in some regions compared with years past, a new report says prices are expected to increase in 2025 as demand still outpaces supply across most markets.
Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Tariff talks loom over B.C. housing market, but are fears overblown?

Economist says tariffs may spook buyers, but fundamentals remain steady
Opinion: Construction claims can be derailed by ‘grumbling’ emails

Opinion: Construction claims can be derailed by ‘grumbling’ emails

It frequently comes as a rude surprise to construction industry participants that notice provisions under construction contracts are often strictly enforced by the courts.
Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine

Digital supercluster drops B.C. partner week of $100K securities fine

Addy will no longer receive $250K for rental housing case study project
Feds chip in $250M for Iona sewage plant as taxpayers foot bill for developers

Feds chip in $250M for Iona sewage plant as taxpayers foot bill for developers

Metro Vancouver board chairman Mike Hurley insists the federal government transfer payments for Iona sewage plant is merely a delay of the region's 'growth-pays-for-growth' taxation model
Potential for B.C. multiplex boom stuck in low gear

Potential for B.C. multiplex boom stuck in low gear

Most B.C. cities have embraced Bill 44, but financial and regulatory hurdles keep large-scale multiplex development out of reach
Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less

Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will scrap the GST for first-time homebuyers who purchase a home with a sale price at or below $1 million.
Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his second election campaign-style announcement in as many days Thursday, just as news broke that Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to begin the race on Sunday.
B.C.'s $9M housing innovation push taps 11 projects

B.C.'s $9M housing innovation push taps 11 projects

One project includes firm recently fined for securities misconduct