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Investor-occupants made up almost 10% of B.C. homeowners in 2020: Statistics Canada

Investor-occupants made up almost 10% of B.C. homeowners in 2020: Statistics Canada

A new report shows B.C.'s share of investor-occupants sat at 9.6 per cent that year, much higher than in other provinces.
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Avi Barzelai: So far, Vancouver’s strategy of doing nothing hasn’t improved the building permit backlog

Avi Barzelai: So far, Vancouver’s strategy of doing nothing hasn’t improved the building permit backlog

It would help if bureaucrats would work at the office more than twice weekly
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Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face three times more health-care debt than Australians, survey shows

Canadians face an average of more than $US6,000 in medical debt, largely driven by dental bills and prescription medication, a new poll has found.
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Stanley Park district attracts real estate interest with new developments

Stanley Park district attracts real estate interest with new developments

The area west of Denman Street is seeing revival as developers are attracted to proximity to Stanley Park.
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B.C. company denies misleading First Nation about rail terminal expansion plans

B.C. company denies misleading First Nation about rail terminal expansion plans

The owner of a rail terminal in British Columbia's Interior says a lawsuit launched by the Bonaparte First Nation is a "collateral attack" on the company's "numerous" grants, permits, and licenses to operate the expanding facility.
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Coal is still key to Teck – and our energy transition

Coal is still key to Teck – and our energy transition

Sauder School of Business economist questions underlying value of Teck’s de-merger plans
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Victoria Day holiday Canadian stock markets will be closed Monday for the Victoria Day holiday, however trading in the U.S.
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Reducing parking in downtown residential buildings has its benefits

Reducing parking in downtown residential buildings has its benefits

Onsite or underground parking in developments can add significant costs to projects
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Blackwater Gold making progress on mine near Prince George

Blackwater Gold making progress on mine near Prince George

Construction camp expanded to accommodate up to 420 workers; recruitment efforts focused on hiring heavy equipment operators
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Top business stories of the week (May 15-19)

Top business stories of the week (May 15-19)

WestJet strikes a deal, B.C. inflation cools and why this long weekend will be pricey
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