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WEBWestern Canada self-storage space surges on personal, business demand. about 10 hours ago. Canfor cuts deal for forest tenure with Tsay Keh Dene Nation. about 24 hours ago. Free standardized home designs aim to fast-track housing development in B.C. a day ago. Mark Carney to lead Liberal economic task force ahead of next election. a day ago.
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WEBAug 29, 2024 · EVs cheaper to run but costs must come down to drive sales up fast enough: PBO. OTTAWA — It is already more cost effective over the long term to buy an electric vehicle than a gas-powered model, but the savings must get substantially higher if Canada is to meet its EV sales targets, the parliamentary budget office concluded in a.
NDP asks competition watchdog to probe potential rent-fixing by ...
WEB9 hours ago · NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice rises during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The NDP is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Canadian landlords are using the same AI software that sparked an anti-trust lawsuit in the United States.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Housing minister, landlord rights group discuss proposals
WEB7 hours ago · The ministry of housing has announced a rental insurance program for landlords but the Landlord Rights Association of B.C. wants to see more details. The new amendments include no rent increases above the annual allowable rent increase will be permitted, even if there is a term in the tenancy agreement that …
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WEBGet the WesternInvestor.com Newsletter. 1. B.C. plans giant 45-storey rental development on Burnaby church land. 2. Western Canada self-storage space surges on personal, business demand. 3. British Columbians balking at net zero policies: poll. 4. Deals go up in smoke as Jasper faces insured losses of $700 million.
NDP ask competition watchdog to investigate potential rent-fixing …
WEB10 hours ago · The U.S. NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice rises during question period in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Thursday, June 6, 2024. The NDP is asking the Competition Bureau to investigate whether Canadian landlords are using the same AI software that sparked an anti-trust lawsuit in the United States.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick. OTTAWA — The ...
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WEBThe Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in August fell compared with a year ago as the market remained largely "stuck in a holding pattern" despite borrowing costs beginning to come down. The price cap for insured mortgages will be boosted for the first time since 2012 ...
New West given highest target under B.C. housing requirement
WEBAug 1, 2024 · New Westminster will be required to build close to 4,500 new homes within five years after housing targets for 10 communities across B.C. were revealed today, July 30, as part of the Province Housing Supply Act. In April, New West was included among 20 municipalities listed in B.C.'s latest round of priority communities, which Mayor Patrick ...
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WEBAug 17, 2021 · EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith invoked Alberta’s sovereignty act on Monday to implement new measures in her fight against Ottawa’s looming clean electricity rules while conceding she didn't need the act to put the changes in place.
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WEBVANCOUVER — Teck Resources Ltd. says it's taking on a new business structure as it shifts to a pure-play energy transition metals company. The company says it now has two regional business units, one for North America and one for Latin America.