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‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

‘Shadow inventory’ could grow in Metro Vancouver, helping first-time buyers

Liberals’ new GST relief could help absorb unlisted inventory amid condo glut, says Realtor
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Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's owner sues Christian Dior in lease dispute

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver's owner sues Christian Dior in lease dispute

The landlord at the historic Fairmont Hotel Vancouver is suing French luxury retailer Christian Dior for allegedly reneging on an agreement to extend its lease
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Guatemalan Indigenous leaders demand Canada pull support for B.C.-owned mine

Guatemalan Indigenous leaders demand Canada pull support for B.C.-owned mine

Representatives visited Canada last week to voice their ongoing opposition
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As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

As Liberals push prefab, B.C. researcher touts new construction methods

Prefabrication could see Canadian homes built like cars and airplanes, says UBC prof
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B.C. politicians celebrate China ties days before Tiananmen Square vigils unfold

B.C. politicians celebrate China ties days before Tiananmen Square vigils unfold

Provincial and federal officials attended a PRC-hosted anniversary event as democracy activists mourned victims of state repression
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Should Vancouver’s civic elections be run by Elections BC?

Should Vancouver’s civic elections be run by Elections BC?

ABC Vancouver councillors make unsuccessful push to have province’s electoral organization take over city elections
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Better permitting, urgency needed to expand B.C. LNG

Better permitting, urgency needed to expand B.C. LNG

B.C.’s window to capitalize on global demand is shrinking, according to Petronas
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B.C. drivers continue to shun Washington state visits

B.C. drivers continue to shun Washington state visits

B.C. vehicles' southbound crossings at four border points near Vancouver fell 47 per cent year-over-year in May
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U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

U.K. architects eye B.C. work as employment barriers loosen

British High Commissioner to Canada says initiative ‘can only help’ with housing challenges
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Vancouver's FISPAN raises US$30M in Series B funding round

Vancouver's FISPAN raises US$30M in Series B funding round

Fintech will use the funding to further develop technology
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