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Bank of Canada’s key rate ‘too blunt’ to fix housing unaffordability: official
A top official at the Bank of Canada says monetary policymakers are struggling to find…
How Nova Scotia became Canada’s most expensive province for average asking rents
In Halifax, a one-bedroom apartment is listed for rent at $1,750 a month, located in…
B.C.’s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation, vacancy fees
VICTORIA — British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby said a new tax on unsold condominiums…
‘God cleaned the slate’: Ashes pave the road to recovery after B.C. wildfires
SUMMERLAND — Joel Patan says his “life is ashes” now, as he sifts the ruins…
Home sales in B.C. down again in August amid ‘gradual recovery,’ association says
VANCOUVER — British Columbia home sales fell again in August on a year-to-year basis, although…
Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA — The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable…
Local demand surges for Canadian-made food and household goods, but retailers lag
Food and household goods companies in Canada say they’re seeing a surge in demand as…
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs…
First Nations stuck in ‘spiralling cycle’ during wildfires: federal housing advocate
OTTAWA — First Nations are stuck in a “spiralling cycle” during wildfire seasons due to…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing
OTTAWA — Ontario and Ottawa are announcing up to $1 billion to help municipalities in…
B.C. wildfire evacuees return home to assess the damage, start to rebuild
CLINTON — At the age of 52, Steve Larabie is facing the daunting task of…
‘We don’t even have a phone’: Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges
VANCOUVER — Helen Benallick said she was fast asleep with her husband at their home…
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in…
Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to…