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These were B.C.'s most expensive properties in 2024
From Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's waterfront mansion Vancouver to private Gulf Islands to downtown penthouses worth tens of millions of dollars, B.C. has some very pricy real estate.
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B.C.'s real estate market in 2025 will be more balanced, analyst says
A B.C. analyst says the real estate market will likely be calmer and more 'balanced' in 2025, but that the crystal ball is far from clear.
B.C. fire chiefs worry about 1-stairwell building code changes
The B.C. government has announced changes to the province's building code that would allow for just one exit staircase in multi-unit buildings of up to six storeys.
B.C. updates notice period for personal-use evictions
The B.C. government has backtracked on part of new eviction-notice rules for landlords that had required them to give four months' notice if they plan to occupy the property for personal use. The period is being reduced for home purchasers planning to occupy a home.
First Nation in B.C. calls for delay in its neighbour's treaty
The Wei Wai Kum First Nation, located in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, is expressing concern over a treaty set to go to ratification for a neighbouring nation, saying if put into force it could infringe on its own rights and title.
People living at Highway 1 rest stop given 2 weeks to leave
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation says it has handed 15 people living at a Trans-Canada Highway rest stop in Abbotsford notice that they must leave by July 26.
Is Calgary's approach to curbing social disorder paying off? There are signs of progress, but it's complicated
Police numbers show a decrease in social disorder at a time when public attention to it is as high as ever.
Calgary LGBT community pushes to save one of 3 remaining gay bars
The establishment has been home to countless drag shows, drinks among friends, fundraisers and other community events over the years. But the establishment's lease is up in November and the building's future is in question as developer has proposed an 18-story mixed-use tower on the block.
Alberta has seen roughly 10,000 'excess' deaths since 2020, and COVID doesn't explain it all
Since the pandemic began, roughly 10,000 more people died in Alberta than what would normally be expected for that time period. The province has officially attributed 5,300 deaths to COVID.
Alberta will fare better than other provinces if recession comes, report says
An economic forecast from the Alberta Business Council says a tight labour market coupled with high commodity prices — especially oil and gas — will give the province a smoother road ahead compared to the rest of Canada.