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B.C. homes and businesses to be eligible for rebates for rooftop solar systems

B.C. homes and businesses to be eligible for rebates for rooftop solar systems

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's public power utility says for the first time it will provide rebates for the installation of rooftop solar and battery storage systems for residents and businesses.
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'What if we say no?': Burnaby defies B.C.'s transit-oriented housing laws

'What if we say no?': Burnaby defies B.C.'s transit-oriented housing laws

New provincial legislation requires B.C. cities to allow taller buildings near transit hubs by June 30. Burnaby won't comply.
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Average down payment gift for first-time homebuyers soars into six digits: CIBC

Average down payment gift for first-time homebuyers soars into six digits: CIBC

Nearly a third of first-time buyers now rely on such financial aid, with the average size of gift past the six-figure mark, study finds.
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The construction noise next to my office is unbearable. What must my boss do to accommodate us?

The construction noise next to my office is unbearable. What must my boss do to accommodate us?

Occupational health and safety laws generally impose a duty on employers to protect the health and safety of their workers.
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No 'reprehensible' conduct by Richmond developer during trial, judge finds

No 'reprehensible' conduct by Richmond developer during trial, judge finds

Anderson Square Holdings Ltd. was ordered to pay pre-sale buyers $13.1 million in damages.
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Images: Massive new rental and retail project proposed for area next to Vancouver university

Images: Massive new rental and retail project proposed for area next to Vancouver university

Almost 550 residential units are included.
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Construction association issues alert about changes to policy

Construction association issues alert about changes to policy

Contractors worried new approach to procurement will undermine government's duty to fairness
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Renters from B.C., Maritimes signal they are the most pessimistic about home ownership in new survey

Renters from B.C., Maritimes signal they are the most pessimistic about home ownership in new survey

One out of four respondents from British Columbia and the Maritimes say they spend more than half their income on rent, according to Royal LePage report
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Property owners fight new short-term rental rules in Victoria court

Property owners fight new short-term rental rules in Victoria court

The West Coast Association for Property Rights wants to see previous rights to operate legal short-term rentals reinstated.
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North Vancouver's ICBC headquarters to become housing project development site

North Vancouver's ICBC headquarters to become housing project development site

The development is part of the province's $394-million plan to build 10,000 homes near transit hubs over the next 10 to 15 years.
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