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Could Delta energy efficient stringency make housing less affordable?

Could Delta energy efficient stringency make housing less affordable?

Many of the actions in the updated plan are already underway as part of existing city departmental work plans
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B.C. announces online building permit hub to speed up homebuilding across province

B.C. announces online building permit hub to speed up homebuilding across province

BURNABY — The British Columbia government says a new online "hub" will speed up building permit processes across jurisdictions.
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Ambitious Kelowna Mountain project faces legal challenge yet again

Ambitious Kelowna Mountain project faces legal challenge yet again

Lawsuit challenges regional district's authority over development
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B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund gives $11.8M to preserve affordable Burnaby apartment building

B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund gives $11.8M to preserve affordable Burnaby apartment building

The Edmonds apartment building has rents almost 60 per cent below the Burnaby median.
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Whistler looks to flex new powers from province on short-term rentals

Whistler looks to flex new powers from province on short-term rentals

Municipalities can now fine short-term rental operators $3,000 per day for non-compliance, and the RMOW will do just that
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Opinion: Canada’s housing crisis is a nationwide crisis of economic equity

Opinion: Canada’s housing crisis is a nationwide crisis of economic equity

Income stagnation, skyrocketing home prices are working to heighten Canada's growing equity gap
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Victoria mayor warns developers to keep their promises

Victoria mayor warns developers to keep their promises

Aryze went to council for a second time asking for changes to its townhouses project on Foul Bay Road.
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B.C. rental housing plan includes 670 below-market rental units in Metro Vancouver

B.C. rental housing plan includes 670 below-market rental units in Metro Vancouver

VANCOUVER — The second phase of a homebuilding partnership between the province and Metro Vancouver will deliver up to 670 below-market rental units in four separate urban areas, Premier David Eby said Thursday.
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Mark Anthony Group scuttles plan for downtown Kelowna boutique hotel

Mark Anthony Group scuttles plan for downtown Kelowna boutique hotel

Mark Anthony Group revising plans after initial feedback and neighbourhood consultation
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'We have a critical need': Vancouver councillors suggest empty office space become pod hotels

'We have a critical need': Vancouver councillors suggest empty office space become pod hotels

"We think there's an opportunity here to use existing office space."
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