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Federal government extends foreign buyer ban on Canadian homes to 2027

OTTAWA — Foreign nationals and companies will be banned from buying residential properties in Canada for an additional two years, the federal finance minister said Sunday, the latest in a raft of measures aimed at addressing housing affordability con
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Private-college operator worries crackdown on bad actors is affecting good ones

Private-college operator worries crackdown on bad actors is affecting good ones

For those in good standing, there is already rigorous screening, annual audits, student-attendance tracking and more, says Pacific Rim College president
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Vancouver home sales rise in January as demand outpaces newly listed properties

Vancouver home sales rise in January as demand outpaces newly listed properties

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouversays home sales got off to a strong start in the first month of 2024 but the pace of newly listed properties did not keep up with demand. The board says January home sales totalled 1,427, a 38.
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B.C. film industry still recovering after Hollywood strike

B.C. film industry still recovering after Hollywood strike

Following creative strikes, B.C. production activity is 40 per cent below typical levels.
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Business, consumer insolvencies rise in December as higher rates bite

Business, consumer insolvencies rise in December as higher rates bite

OTTAWA — Business insolvencies rose 57.2 per cent in December compared with a year earlier, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy. For the entire year, business insolvencies were up 41.
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BC receives failing grade as red tape snarls renovations, construction

BC receives failing grade as red tape snarls renovations, construction

Technology and permitting improvements can cut hassles
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Okanagan vineyard crop damage from January cold likely ‘catastrophic’

Okanagan vineyard crop damage from January cold likely ‘catastrophic’

“We’ll wait for the report, but its going to be catastrophic. I daresay we may have lost most of the crop.”
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Strike averted: Metro Vancouver transit supervisors, bus company accept mediator's plan

Strike averted: Metro Vancouver transit supervisors, bus company accept mediator's plan

CUPE 4500 and Coast Mountain Bus Company have accepted recommendations proposed by special mediator Vince Ready, avoiding a 72-hour strike planned for this weekend.
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Amer Sports IPO puts US$1B-plus value on Vancouver's Chip Wilson's stake

Amer Sports IPO puts US$1B-plus value on Vancouver's Chip Wilson's stake

Billionaire Lululemon founder bought 20.65-per-cent stake in Amer Sports in 2018
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Access restored at Port of Vancouver after blockade by protesters for Gaza

Access restored at Port of Vancouver after blockade by protesters for Gaza

VANCOUVER — Access to the Port of Vancouver has been restored after dozens of protesters with Palestinian flags and banners set up blockades at two entry points this morning.
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