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Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

Metro Vancouver 'affordable' rental housing starts must increase 2,500%, says report

The 2025 Regional Housing Needs report paints a stark picture of the need for more homes, especially in the rental and affordable housing sector
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Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Developer pushes back on affordable housing rules at Vancouver forum

Rental policies unfair, can be abused by tenants, says industry exec
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One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

One year after B.C.'s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?

Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria's largest residential buildings a year ago meant a parade of people with suitcases, stuffed visitors parking and slow elevators.
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CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

CFIB economic forecast predicts significant contraction in second quarter

OTTAWA — A forecast from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business estimates the economy saw muted growth in the first three months of the year and predicts a significant contraction for the second quarter.
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Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Mario Canseco: Federal leaders on notice as B.C. voters prioritize housing

Support is strong across age and ethnic groups for action tied to affordability, Research Co. survey reveals
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Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Municipal leaders talk infrastructure, jab province at Vancouver forum

Burnaby, Coquitlam mayors express dissatisfaction with other levels of government
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Metro Vancouver apartment market dizzy after ‘roller-coaster’ ride

Metro Vancouver apartment market dizzy after ‘roller-coaster’ ride

Broker says tariffs not having material impact on investment climate
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Bryan Yu: B.C. building activity drives national gain, provincial trade falters

Bryan Yu: B.C. building activity drives national gain, provincial trade falters

B.C.'s non-residential permits soared in February, while a multi-family housing slump and shrinking exports cast shadows
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Hudson's Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: court documents

Hudson's Bay sees interest in 65 of its leases: court documents

TORONTO — A process to find takers for leases held by Hudson's Bay has generated plenty of interest.
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US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

US and global economic outlook deteriorates in Trump trade war, IMF says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and global economies will likely slow significantly in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
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