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B.C. changing regulations to reduce early-stage financing costs, boost housing starts

B.C. changing regulations to reduce early-stage financing costs, boost housing starts

Province expanding use of surety bonds to pay developer fees, freeing up capital for construction
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Hotel rates soar as Tofino becomes a tourist town on steroids

Hotel rates soar as Tofino becomes a tourist town on steroids

As Canadian families plan their summer getaways, many are finding that a trip to scenic Tofino may cost more than an all-inclusive vacation abroad.
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Unions hope a federal 'scab' worker ban will bring wins

Unions hope a federal 'scab' worker ban will bring wins

Alberta's union head calls on Danielle Smith to create similar protections for the province's workers.
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'Historic moment': First LNG Canada shipment departs B.C. for Asia

'Historic moment': First LNG Canada shipment departs B.C. for Asia

KITIMAT — A tanker carrying the first liquefied natural gas to leave Canadian shores is sailing across the Pacific, a major milestone as the country looks to diversify its export markets for oil and gas beyond the United States.
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Vancouver's Clio acquires Miami's vLex for US$1B in cash, shares

Vancouver's Clio acquires Miami's vLex for US$1B in cash, shares

Transaction follows Clio last year landing US$900M in venture capital
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Canada rescinds digital services tax to resume negotiations with U.S.

Canada rescinds digital services tax to resume negotiations with U.S.

OTTAWA — Canada is rescinding its digital services tax and will resume trade negotiations with the United States, Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said in a statement issued late Sunday night.
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Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon sues Costco for selling alleged dupes of its products

Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc. is accusing Costco Wholesale Corp. of infringing on its intellectual property by selling knockoffs of some of its most popular products.
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Vancouver sports and concerts battle for fans as spending habits shift

Vancouver sports and concerts battle for fans as spending habits shift

Post-Taylor Swift concert market cools and sports teams hustle for fans amid economic jitters
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PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he's ending trade talks over digital tax

PM says negotiations continue as Trump says he's ending trade talks over digital tax

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he did not speak Friday with Donald Trump before the U.S. president announced a sudden end to trade negotiations in response to Ottawa's plans to push ahead with a digital services tax at the end of the month.
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These seven Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods are undervalued, says Re/Max

These seven Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods are undervalued, says Re/Max

Transit expansion making distant communities more attractive, says real estate firm
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