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Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

Vancouver home prices ticking up as supply remains under pressure: real estate board

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says last month's home prices ticked up from May as prospective homebuyers faced a dearth of supply in the region. The board says the composite benchmark sat at more than $1.
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Rob Shaw: Count on more of the same Canada Day weekend shambles on BC Ferries

Rob Shaw: Count on more of the same Canada Day weekend shambles on BC Ferries

The new CEO is up for the task, but it will take time.
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Clothing retailer Kit and Ace bought by company co-owned by Joe Mimran

Clothing retailer Kit and Ace bought by company co-owned by Joe Mimran

VANCOUVER — Kit and Ace Technical Apparel Inc. has been bought by a company co-owned by Canadian fashion designer and entrepreneur Joe Mimran. The price paid for the clothing retailer by Unity Brands Inc.
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B.C. port strike talks are deadlocked over maintenance, both sides say

B.C. port strike talks are deadlocked over maintenance, both sides say

VANCOUVER — Talks between maritime employers and the union involved in British Columbia's port strike are deadlocked over maintenance work, both sides say.
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Elections BC bans former mayoral candidate's Progress Vancouver party

Elections BC bans former mayoral candidate's Progress Vancouver party

Mark Marissen was recently at a fundraiser with Jason McLean, from whom he received a prohibited $50,000 loan that resulted in Marissen being disqualified from running for local office
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Vancouver FC competing with Vancouver Whitecaps for soccer entertainment dollars

Vancouver FC competing with Vancouver Whitecaps for soccer entertainment dollars

New Canadian Premier League team plays games in Langley’s Willoughby Park Stadium
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Mining association alarmed over B.C. port strike

Mining association alarmed over B.C. port strike

Association calls on federal government to end strike
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Vancouver Film Studios acquired by L.A. firm

Vancouver Film Studios acquired by L.A. firm

Family owned studios operate sound studios and production equipment companies
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Rob Shaw: RCMP union tells province to respect Surrey council's wish to retain its Mounties force

Rob Shaw: RCMP union tells province to respect Surrey council's wish to retain its Mounties force

RCMP is doing a 'fantastic job' and there is no evidence public safety would improve with a municipal force
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Seven new helicopter ambulances for B.C. when Island firm takes over

Seven new helicopter ambulances for B.C. when Island firm takes over

Ascent Helicopters Ltd.’s contract as the sole supplier of rotary-wing aircraft for air ambulance services in B.C. is expected to start between late fall 2024 and early spring 2025.
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