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Phase 3 of Cambie corridor plan approved by Vancouver City Council

1,700 existing single-family lots are slated to be replaced by townhomes, rental housing, and retail space

Home prices in Greater Vancouver increase slightly in April even as sales hit record low

Sales were 22.5 percent below the 10-year April sales average.

Four Seasons Hotel scheduled to close in downtown Vancouver in 2020

The company that owns the hotel chain has chosen not to renew its lease with the landlord, Cadillac Fairview.

Does Vancouver Police Department owe an apology to Yaletown residents for recent news release?

This week, Vancouver police told the media that a murder had

B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson describes new school tax as a "dangerous precedent"

The Vancouver-Quilchena MLA says it's not really a school levy—it's an asset tax.

Proposed 10-storey building across East Vancouver’s Rio Theatre wins city staff endorsement

Jameson Development Corp. and 0923172 B.C. Ltd. are behind the project at 1619-1651 East Broadway.

Video: Sam Sullivan blames government policies, not Chinese buyers, for high Vancouver housing prices

The former mayor also points out that "many media support the popular theory that China's wealthy have had more impact than anything on affordability—even after CMHC revealed that less than five percent of homes are owned by nonresidents".

East Vancouver site of Cedar Cottage neighbourhood pub, cafe, and liquor store up for redevelopment

A six-storey mixed-use building is proposed at 1303 Kingsway and 3728 Clark Drive.

Vancouver empty homes tax expected to generate $30 million this year

The levy was initially opposed by NPA councillors, who preferred introducing incentives to persuade homeowners to rent their vacant properties.

Ten-storey condo building may be developed at former site of Harvey’s Furniture in Vancouver

The old site of Harvey’s Furniture and Appliances was sold in 2016.

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Phase 3 of Cambie corridor plan approved by Vancouver City Council

Home prices in Greater Vancouver increase slightly in April even as sales hit record low

Four Seasons Hotel scheduled to close in downtown Vancouver in 2020

Does Vancouver Police Department owe an apology to Yaletown residents for recent news release?

B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson describes new school tax as a "dangerous precedent"

Proposed 10-storey building across East Vancouver’s Rio Theatre wins city staff endorsement

Video: Sam Sullivan blames government policies, not Chinese buyers, for high Vancouver housing prices

East Vancouver site of Cedar Cottage neighbourhood pub, cafe, and liquor store up for redevelopment

Vancouver empty homes tax expected to generate $30 million this year

Ten-storey condo building may be developed at former site of Harvey’s Furniture in Vancouver

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