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Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Ending apartment apprehension could ease B.C. infrastructure woes, say researchers

Two researchers call on reticent B.C. municipalities to 'end the apartment ban.'
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Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

Vancouver’s glut of luxury condos a potential investment opportunity, says Sotheby’s

But detached homes are still the belle of the ball, accounting for 9 in 10 high-end deals
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B.C. COVID vaccination human rights case dismissed

B.C. COVID vaccination human rights case dismissed

Richmond city employee called in sick, went to Ottawa Freedom Convoy and caught COVID.
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Eliminating PST on equipment could boost investment in B.C., says CFIB report

Eliminating PST on equipment could boost investment in B.C., says CFIB report

Dropping the tax would increase business investments by 17%
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Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

Poll suggests Canadians worry about U.S. relationship as Liberals choose a new leader

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests most Canadians are concerned about the federal government's ability to handle Canada-U.S.
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EV adoption in B.C., Canada faces speed limits

EV adoption in B.C., Canada faces speed limits

B.C. EV owners bemoan winter-time range anxiety, lack of fast-chargers
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Eco-tourism did not make these B.C. grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Eco-tourism did not make these B.C. grizzly bears more prone to human conflict, study finds

Despite community concerns, only one of 34 grizzly bears involved in eco-tourism ended up in conflict in B.C.’s Bella Coola Valley, finds study
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AI training entices Uvaro to buy Vancouver's Lighthouse Labs

AI training entices Uvaro to buy Vancouver's Lighthouse Labs

Transaction bolsters both companies' ability to provide tech-related training
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MEC said to be up for sale for second time in five years

MEC said to be up for sale for second time in five years

Retail analysts say likely buyer is another private-equity company
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Canada has 2.4M households in ‘core housing need’

Canada has 2.4M households in ‘core housing need’

Parliamentary budget officer report says need driven by high interest rates, slow adjustment of housing stock to higher immigration
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