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B.C. home sales surge 34% in October, says real estate association

B.C. home sales surge 34% in October, says real estate association

Unit sales and dollar volume significantly higher than same time a year ago, according to BCREA data
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TRU begins cutting budgets, eyes layoffs in face of dropping international enrolment

TRU begins cutting budgets, eyes layoffs in face of dropping international enrolment

Thompson Rivers University braces for financial storm
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Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday

Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday

Retailers are skeptical that a GST exemption would spur more spending during the holiday season.
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Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Shorter holiday shopping season ups pressure on retailers and consumers

Canadians waiting for Black Friday to kick-start their holiday shopping have less time to pick up gifts. There are five fewer days between Black Friday on Nov. 29 and Christmas Eve because U.S. Thanksgiving is later this year.
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To ban or not to ban natural gas in construction of Vancouver detached homes?

To ban or not to ban natural gas in construction of Vancouver detached homes?

City creates frequently-asked-questions document to clarify confusion leading up to Nov. 26 vote on controversial policy.
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Explosion at B.C. oil waste facility injures two workers, leads to $42K penalty

Explosion at B.C. oil waste facility injures two workers, leads to $42K penalty

Two people were seriously injured when welding work ignited a shaker tank later thought to contain fuel.
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West Coast retailers place stock in potential of AI

West Coast retailers place stock in potential of AI

From chatbots to inventory, artificial intelligence is increasingly having an impact on an evolving industry
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Walmart Canada axing some property controls amid grocery competition scrutiny

Walmart Canada axing some property controls amid grocery competition scrutiny

Walmart Canada says it's getting rid of property controls relating to retail competition across the country.
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Vancouver fans will enjoy 5G network upgrades at BC Place

Vancouver fans will enjoy 5G network upgrades at BC Place

You can thank Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and sponsor Rogers for the data speed boost.
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How B.C. real estate marketers are leveraging tech to drive sales

How B.C. real estate marketers are leveraging tech to drive sales

Tools to engage prospective buyers now include video, social media and AI
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