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Metro Vancouver to look for cost savings after hiking taxes and fees

Metro Vancouver to look for cost savings after hiking taxes and fees

Metro’s operating expenses are also set to rise sharply in the coming years, climbing to $2.2 billion in 2029 from $1.2 billion in 2024.
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One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

One-quarter of B.C. homebuyers were investors at outset of pandemic, says StatCan

Investors accounted for almost 40 per cent of Kelowna condo buyers in 2019
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CPKC rail buying more Ballard fuel-cell engines

CPKC rail buying more Ballard fuel-cell engines

CPKC to acquire 98 hydrogen fuel cell locomotive engines from Ballard
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Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Canadians to spend $801 more on food in 2025 as climate, Trump affect prices: report

Food prices in Canada are likely to increase by three to five per cent next year, according to a newly released report, but wild cards like climate change and Donald Trump could have unforeseen impacts.
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Key takeaways from BIV’s conversation with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Key takeaways from BIV’s conversation with Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim

Mayor of Vancouver talks public safety, housing and development at BIV event
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Tourism sector tired of 'defending' itself, wants new narrative

Tourism sector tired of 'defending' itself, wants new narrative

TIAC CEO Beth Potter said she expects the 2025 federal election to bring a "change in government"
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Minister defends decision to accept Taylor Swift tickets from B.C. Crown corporation

Minister defends decision to accept Taylor Swift tickets from B.C. Crown corporation

OTTAWA — Liberal Minister Harjit Sajjan is defending his decision to accept an invitation from a B.C. Crown corporation to attend a Taylor Swift concert.
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E-One Moli Energy's $1B B.C. battery plant expansion stalled

E-One Moli Energy's $1B B.C. battery plant expansion stalled

The new plant was projected to increase manufacturing capacity from 24 million cells to 130 million cells annually
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Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect

Vancouver Art Gallery scuttles $600M design of new building, parts way with architect

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Art Gallery says it is not going ahead with a planned design for its new home after construction costs soared by $200 million.
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State memorial to be held Dec. 15 for former B.C. premier John Horgan

State memorial to be held Dec. 15 for former B.C. premier John Horgan

Former premier John Horgan, who died in Nov. 12 after his third bout with cancer, will be remembered at the Q Centre arena in Colwood.
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