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B.C. Realtor linked to alleged widespread mortgage fraud racket turns in licence

B.C. Realtor linked to alleged widespread mortgage fraud racket turns in licence

Jin Luo bought a $2.18-million Vancouver property by falsely indicating he had a savings account balance of $850,000 and an annual income of $256,961.
Energy experts think Donald Trump will make tariff exemptions for Canadian oil

Energy experts think Donald Trump will make tariff exemptions for Canadian oil

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's promise to slap an across-the-board tariff of at least 10 per cent on all imports including from Canada is unlikely to apply to Canadian oil, energy experts are predicting.
Rent inflation to slow in the next few years, Desjardins predicts

Rent inflation to slow in the next few years, Desjardins predicts

OTTAWA — The rate at which Canadian rental prices are increasing should slow in the coming years as the government's plan to cut back immigration numbers takes hold, a new report from Desjardins says.
'He's here with us': Tributes to John Horgan as B.C. New Democrat members sworn in

'He's here with us': Tributes to John Horgan as B.C. New Democrat members sworn in

VICTORIA — Premier David Eby said he could sense the spirit of former British Columbia premier John Horgan at a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday for 47 New Democrat members of the legislature. Horgan died Tuesday of cancer at the age of 65.
Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes

Unions challenging government intervention in major rail, ports labour disputes

Three unions are now challenging the federal government's recent decisions to intervene in major labour disputes, saying it's undermining workers' rights.
Freeland finds safety in numbers on digital sales tax

Freeland finds safety in numbers on digital sales tax

OTTAWA — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland isn’t flinching now that the U.S. can move forward with a trade challenge against the Liberal government's controversial digital services tax.
Vancouver port strike adds to North American logistics headaches

Vancouver port strike adds to North American logistics headaches

Trump tariffs could add to logistics snarls with frenzied imports, logistics firm warns
Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Vancouver building permit values plummet in September, says StatCan

Canada, other provinces outperforming B.C.
Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Scapegoating immigration ignores B.C.'s broader housing shortfalls, say experts

Government backtracks on post-pandemic surge in immigration amid public disapproval
Taylor Swift mania an economic gift for Vancouver businesses

Taylor Swift mania an economic gift for Vancouver businesses

Artist’s three December concerts at BC Place fuel sales for local hotels, restaurants and retailers