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'Major concerns': Birth of Burnaby Housing Authority sparks debate on potential for billion-dollar loans

'Major concerns': Birth of Burnaby Housing Authority sparks debate on potential for billion-dollar loans

Councillors approve next steps to create a municipal housing corporation to develop affordable rental housing, but some have concerns about bureaucratic bloat and financial risk.
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Vancouver’s luxury real estate market showing signs of fading, says report

Vancouver’s luxury real estate market showing signs of fading, says report

September sales plummeted by 26% annually after summer that 'defied seasonal trends'
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Industrial action defines Metro Vancouver’s suburban markets

Industrial action defines Metro Vancouver’s suburban markets

While office vacancies rise to 7.8 per cent, just 1.4 per cent of industrial space is empty in the suburbs surrounding Vancouver
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CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up in September

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts up in September

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in September rose eight per cent compared with August.
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Construction employment remains strong on the Prairies

Construction employment remains strong on the Prairies

Manitoba leads the region in sector's job growth
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Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

Will B.C.'s short-term rental laws come up short?

B.C.'s new provincial short-term rental laws will force hosts to declare their homes as primary residences, with information going to a new registry that will be accessible by Canada Revenue Agency.
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Only 17% of Richmond short-term rentals appear to be licensed

Only 17% of Richmond short-term rentals appear to be licensed

The City of Richmond issued more than 400 short-term rental fines as of August.
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North Vancouver residents sound off on short-term rental rules

North Vancouver residents sound off on short-term rental rules

Are short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO treasured guests in North Vancouver, or have they overstayed their welcome?
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B.C. Real Estate Association says sales activity impacted by high cost of borrowing

B.C. Real Estate Association says sales activity impacted by high cost of borrowing

VANCOUVER — Home sales in British Columbia were up in September by more than 10 per cent from the same time last year. However, the B.C.
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Kelowna to get 120 'tiny homes' as solution to growing homeless problem

Kelowna to get 120 'tiny homes' as solution to growing homeless problem

City to build 120 supportive housing units and introduce measures to deal with a growing encampment
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