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February home sales fell but CREA still hopeful for strong spring market
March 17, 2026 - 8:55 AM

The Canadian Real Estate Association says home sales continued moving at a slow pace in February but activity started to pick up near the end of the month.
B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to 'chillax' about land acknowledgments
March 12, 2026 - 5:47 PM

VANCOUVER — The chiefs of four British Columbia First Nations have told Conservative member of Parliament Aaron Gunn to "chillax" after he criticized land acknowledgments referring to "unceded territory" at the start of public events.
National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC
March 11, 2026 - 9:44 AM

Canada's housing agency says the country made "meaningful" supply gains last year thanks to record rental construction and more “missing middle” type housing, however short-term imbalances remain for several markets.
Old-school financial advice that no longer applies to modern day life
February 10, 2026 - 1:43 AM

Buying a starter home, living on one income and staying in the same job for 40 years — life was very different for older generations and many young people have realized what worked for their parents doesn't necessarily work in today's modern world.
Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC
February 05, 2026 - 4:24 AM

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says it sees signs of financial stress among homeowners in Toronto and Vancouver, with missed mortgage payments projected to steadily increase, albeit from a low level.
National home sales fell nearly 2% in 2025 but growth expected this year: CREA
January 15, 2026 - 3:46 AM

The Canadian Real Estate Association expects national home sales to grow 5.1 per cent in 2026, marking a rebound from last year's tariff-induced slowdown in the market.
Musqueam chief says talks may be way out of Cowichan Aboriginal title dispute
December 18, 2025 - 11:31 AM

VANCOUVER — The chief of the Musqueam Indian Band says the nation is ready to go to the Supreme Court of Canada as it fights the landmark Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title ruling — but he also see another way out of the dispute that he says has triggered an outpouring of racism.
Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners
December 12, 2025 - 3:58 PM

VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said his government plans to offer private owners of land in the Cowichan Aboriginal title area more than $150 million in loan guarantees, amid fears about the impact of the landmark ruling on their financing.
Canada's largest provinces score worst on housing policies and outcomes, report says
December 11, 2025 - 4:50 AM

A new report says Canada's three largest provinces are lagging behind the rest of the country when it comes to policies and outcomes aimed at tackling the housing crisis.
How crypto raiders tortured B.C. family with waterboarding, sex assault, in $2M heist
November 20, 2025 - 7:01 PM

PORT COQUITLAM — When a woman answered a knock at the door of her home in Port Moody, B.C., in the spring of 2024, she was met by two men in Canada Post uniforms who said they had a package to deliver.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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February home sales fell but CREA still hopeful for strong spring market

B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to 'chillax' about land acknowledgments

National housing supply made strides in 2025 amid weak demand, condo struggles: CMHC

Old-school financial advice that no longer applies to modern day life

Toronto, Vancouver show biggest signs of mortgage stress: CMHC

National home sales fell nearly 2% in 2025 but growth expected this year: CREA

Musqueam chief says talks may be way out of Cowichan Aboriginal title dispute

Eby plans $150 million in loan guarantees for Cowichan land owners

Canada's largest provinces score worst on housing policies and outcomes, report says

How crypto raiders tortured B.C. family with waterboarding, sex assault, in $2M heist

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