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Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

Construction constraints, charges exacerbating affordable housing crisis in B.C.: ICBA

The industry association is warning that issues concerning costs, delays and labour are frustrating the ability to build more supply
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Updated: B.C. leads country with highest proportion of renters living in unaffordable conditions

Updated: B.C. leads country with highest proportion of renters living in unaffordable conditions

New data from the Canadian Rental Housing Index illustrates some of the realities of renting in B.C. and across Canada
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How Indigenous-led projects are building 'pride of place'

How Indigenous-led projects are building 'pride of place'

Certain real estate developments are creating culturally significant office space opportunities
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Telus and Aussie EV charger Jolt to build up to 5,000 charging stations across Canada

Telus and Aussie EV charger Jolt to build up to 5,000 charging stations across Canada

VANCOUVER — Telus has signed a partnership with an Australian electric vehicle charging company, announcing plans to install up to 5,000 EV charging stations across Canada.
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Province announces $253M for almost 1,500 rental homes in Burnaby

Province announces $253M for almost 1,500 rental homes in Burnaby

The funding covers 10 projects at varying stages of development. Some of the rentals will be specifically for Indigenous people and seniors facing homelessness.
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Put-up or shut-up time in contract negotiations along B.C.’s waterfront

Put-up or shut-up time in contract negotiations along B.C.’s waterfront

Dockworkers’ union will be clear to issue 72-hour strike notice this week
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Update: Workers injured in bus crash discharged from hospital

Update: Workers injured in bus crash discharged from hospital

Northern Health has declared the Code Orange response at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George over.
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Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Tax on 'windfall profits' proposed for big Canadian grocers

Among the report's 13 recommendations, the application of a windfall tax on grocery chains is contingent on whether Canada's Competition Bureau finds evidence of excess profiteering. One expert says that won't happen.
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MST Nations unveil concept for Jericho Lands community

MST Nations unveil concept for Jericho Lands community

Plans include housing, parks, amenities, commercial space and a school that will span the 36.4 hectares.
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Food inflation may be easing but prices won't return to pre-pandemic levels, RBC says

Food inflation may be easing but prices won't return to pre-pandemic levels, RBC says

Canadians have been paying more for less food since early 2021.
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