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Trump warns Walmart: Don’t raise prices due to my tariffs but do eat the costs from those taxes

Walmart said on Thursday that everything from bananas to children’s car seats could increase in price. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday...

B.C.’s venture capital sector faces Q1 downturn in deals and investment

While B.C.'s venture capital sector in the first quarter of 2025 mirrored activity from seven years ago, the true fallout of economic uncertainties could...

Vancouver council considers three more rental housing towers

Vancouver city council will consider three more rezoning applications next week for rental housing towers along the Broadway corridor that — if approved —...

B.C. premier eyes home price declines unlike federal housing minister

B.C. Premier David Eby says his housing policies are intended to result in a decline in home prices — an outcome new federal Housing...

MEC acquired by Canadian investors, including own executives

A group of Canadian investors led by textile executive Tim Gu is acquiring Vancouver's Mountain Equipment Co. (MEC) in a deal MEC announced this afternoon.  No sales...

Housing affordability in Canada unlikely to improve over the next two years: Desjardins report

Homebuying affordability is "unlikely to improve meaningfully" over the next two years, according to a new report from Desjardins. Over the last 25 years, home prices in Canada have ballooned...

B.C. pushes ahead with short-term rental crackdown despite tourism warnings

The province is doubling down on its short-term rental restrictions, despite a recent suggestion by the premier that those regulations could be relaxed. New...

Vancouver police spend $410K on 16 barriers to prevent future vehicle attacks

The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) had experimented with the use of mobile vehicle barriers in February at the Lunar New Year Chinatown parade and...

Commercial real estate investment slows as expert questions future of asset class

The future of commercial real estate is being debated as CRE investment slows in Canada. Investment sales volume has declined, going from $12.3 billion...

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