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What’s the worst Canadian city for a single person to buy a home?

What’s the worst Canadian city for a single person to buy a home?

No Valentine’s Day prizes if you figure it out – but can you guess where Victoria is ranked?
West Porpoise Bay Estates gets development permits

West Porpoise Bay Estates gets development permits

Sechelt council has approved the development permits for a multi-unit project planned for a steeply sloped area on the shores of Porpoise Bay.
Metro Vancouver home prices continue to weaken

Metro Vancouver home prices continue to weaken

The latest Teranet-National Bank data shows prices in the region have fallen 3.2 per cent over the last six months
Province expecting $400M hole in Property Transfer Tax revenues

Province expecting $400M hole in Property Transfer Tax revenues

Housing market slowdown has slashed B.C. government’s projected income from purchase taxes, including foreign buyer tax revenues
‘Non-individuals’ own 10% of B.C. residential property: CMHC

‘Non-individuals’ own 10% of B.C. residential property: CMHC

Proportion of residential property owned by corporations, governments and partnerships is much lower in Metro Vancouver and Victoria, much higher for vacant land
Opinion: The prefab homes of the past are now the future

Opinion: The prefab homes of the past are now the future

Modular housing is now being used in B.C. for workforce and homeless housing projects, but why not much-needed regular homes?
Federal Finance Minister keeping a close eye on housing affordability

Federal Finance Minister keeping a close eye on housing affordability

Bill Morneau says getting people into affordable homeownership is top of mind, and that Liberal Party won't compromise stability of the market
Ski resort near Squamish five years away 'if everything falls into place'

Ski resort near Squamish five years away 'if everything falls into place'

Development group Garibaldi At Squamish presents latest draft for four-season ski resort near Garibaldi Lake, 20km from Squamish, to local residents
Squamish-Lillooet district still grappling with short-term rentals

Squamish-Lillooet district still grappling with short-term rentals

Regional district board members divided over right level of regulation and whether it should be enforced based on complaints
Squamish-Lillooet district still grappling with short-term rentals

Squamish-Lillooet district still grappling with short-term rentals

Regional district board members divided over right level of regulation and whether it should be enforced based on complaints