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WEBWestern Canada self-storage space surges on personal, business demand. 24 days ago. Deals go up in smoke as Jasper faces insured losses of $700 million. 29 days ago. Baseline emerging for land prices as new normal takes hold. about a month ago. Qualico grows land base for new Edmonton mixed-use community. about a month ago.
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WEBSep 20, 2024 · July retail sales 'positive surprise' but need more rate cuts to persist: analysts. Retail sales edged up in July, but economists say it will take further interest rate cuts to really spark lasting activity. Statistics Canada said Friday that retail sales rose 0.9 per cent to $66.4 billion in July, helped by stronger new car sales.
Tech holds the course but education and multi-family are worth …
WEB5 hours ago · Colliers said at least nine education-sector clients are looking for more than 300,000 square feet. Most recently, University Canada West took around 100,000 square feet in B6, BentallGreenOak’s newly completed 534,000-square-foot tower at 1090 West Pender Street. However, education occupiers are …
Canadian Chamber of Commerce sends stark warning about U.S.
WEB9 hours ago · WASHINGTON — A new report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is sending a stark warning ahead of the U.S. presidential election, saying protectionist policies like Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could damage economies on both sides of the border.
S&P/TSX composite index closes lower, U.S. stock markets also fall
WEB1 day ago · TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed lower Monday in a broad retreat that outweighed gains in energy stocks, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 60.12 points at 24,102.71.
David Eby draws line in sand on American aboriginal rights
WEB1 day ago · Premier David Eby is drawing a line in the sand on the issue of consultations with First Nations in and outside of B.C. But the federal government will need to weigh in on the issue as well, says Robert Louie, chief of the West Bank First Nation, as a Supreme Court of Canada decision in 2021 that recognized American aboriginal rights in Canada has opened a “Pandoras Box" that could prove to ...
Private mortgage investing opens up markets and returns across …
WEB6 days ago · Mortgage investing allows you to avoid the responsibilities, risks and costs of being a landlord while giving you the flexibility to invest across geographic regions. “Geographic diversification is a critical strategy for reducing risk and enhancing returns in mortgage investing,” says Chris Baker, vice president, investment sales for CMI ...
Metro Van home sales dip as buyers remain cautious, says realtors ...
WEB5 days ago · Sales of condos fell 4.9 per cent from a year ago, with a benchmark price of $762,000, but sales of townhouses and duplexes increased by 7.4 per cent, with a benchmark price of $1,099,200. The MLS Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,179,700.
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WEBSep 27, 2024 · B.C. Insider: Housing emerges as top priority for leaders in provincial election campaign. BC Conservatives and NDP kicked off campaign with competing plans for offering relief from cost of housing. about 11 hours ago Read more >.
Saskatchewan-Manitoba News - Western Investor
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Private capital investment is projected to reach $14.2 billion in 2024, an increase of 14.4 per cent over 2023. May 15, 2024 3:16 PM Read more >.