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By the numbers: How the new mortgage rules could change the math for homebuyers

While the changes will make it easier for first-time buyers to purchase a home, they could wind up paying tens of thousands of dollars more in interest

Sep 18, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Almost 250,000 B.C. patients matched with doctors through registry: province

The Health Connect registry for patients and a second one for physicians were launched in July 2023

Sep 18, 2024 5:15 AM Read more >

Metro Vancouver transit facing 'drastic cuts,' mayors say

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West didn’t rule out fare increases, saying the public understands the issue

Sep 17, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Haisla First Nation's Cedar LNG project faces legal challenge

Steelhead LNG alleges patent infringement on its floating LNG design

Sep 17, 2024 12:36 PM Read more >

Ministry gives extensions to 21 B.C. communities to comply with new housing laws

Some municipalities struggling to meet provincial deadlines for greater density

Sep 17, 2024 9:45 AM Read more >

B.C. municipalities lay out provincial election wish list

UBCM says B.C. cities, towns overwhelmed by cost pressures that can't be supported by property taxes

Sep 17, 2024 9:22 AM Read more >

B.C. inflation rate highest among the provinces, says StatCan

Inflation rate on West Coast cools to 2.4% in August

Sep 17, 2024 8:10 AM Read more >

B.C. Ferries aims to add seven new major vessels to its fleet

A request for proposals to design and build the diesel-electric hybrid ferries was issued on Monday.

Sep 17, 2024 5:30 AM Read more >

B.C. CFO charged with two Securities Act offences

Alleged crimes included recommending someone trade securities while knowing an undisclosed material fact

Sep 16, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

UBCM: Housing crisis requires crisis response, delegates hear

The province's multi-faceted housing crisis will take years and patience to fix, Union of BC Municipalities delegates told.

Sep 16, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >