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Potential for B.C. multiplex boom stuck in low gear

Potential for B.C. multiplex boom stuck in low gear

Most B.C. cities have embraced Bill 44, but financial and regulatory hurdles keep large-scale multiplex development out of reach
Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less

Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will scrap the GST for first-time homebuyers who purchase a home with a sale price at or below $1 million.
Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

Poilievre wants 'shovel-ready zones' with pre-approved construction permits

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made his second election campaign-style announcement in as many days Thursday, just as news broke that Prime Minister Mark Carney is widely expected to begin the race on Sunday.
B.C.'s $9M housing innovation push taps 11 projects

B.C.'s $9M housing innovation push taps 11 projects

One project includes firm recently fined for securities misconduct
Bonnis seeks quick approval for revamped project above Commodore Ballroom

Bonnis seeks quick approval for revamped project above Commodore Ballroom

New concept is for two towers, 43 and 39 storeys, with 500 rental homes, 100 hotel rooms, five levels of retail, restaurants and entertainment
B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

B.C. shuts door on secondary-suite incentive program over 'uncertain financial times'

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it is cancelling an incentive program meant to entice more homeowners to build secondary suites, saying the decision is "due to uncertain financial times.
Victoria firm wins appeal of federal fine for dropping worker’s wage

Victoria firm wins appeal of federal fine for dropping worker’s wage

Northern Tropic Homes Ltd. says it temporarily dropped the man’s hourly wage to $24 from $30 because he had misrepresented his carpentry skills and required considerable training
B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

B.C. appeals court upholds $6M foreign-homebuyers tax bill on Burnaby property

The numbered company that acquired a lowrise apartment building at 5978 Wilson Ave. for $30 million in 2018 has failed for a third time to have a $6-million foreign buyer's tax bill overturned.
Hudson's Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing 'disappointing'

Hudson's Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing 'disappointing'

TORONTO — The possible liquidation of Hudson's Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, and highlighting the hit other companies could take as part of its downfall.
Vancouver’s housing market better prepared for tariffs than Toronto’s, says TD

Vancouver’s housing market better prepared for tariffs than Toronto’s, says TD

Both markets registered ‘tepid performance’ to start 2025, says bank economist