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Last updated Oct 16, 2026 · 6:15 AM ET
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Government & Policy
At least three BC NDP MLAs and cabinet ministers have announced they will not run again as British Columbia heads into the Oct. 24 snap provincial general election. Newly appointed Minister of Health Ravi Kahlon and Emer...
Housing Market
Remember when experts blamed Millennial home buying woes on avocado toast? Well, in Canada, Millennials now need help buying regular toast. Ditto with Gen Z, according to a new RBC survey. The bank found that most parent...
Housing Market
A new Meridian Credit Union report finds growing interest in non-traditional housing options, even as labour shortages, construction costs and other barriers continue to constrain supply.
Government & Policy
Albertans will pay 13 cents less per litre at the pump starting next month, as the Province suspends its fuel tax for the rest of 2026. The Alberta government announced Tuesday that it will suspend the full provincial fu...
Government & Policy
Vancouver’s 2026 civic election ballot is set, with voters heading to the polls on Saturday, Oct. 17, to choose a mayor, 10 Vancouver city councillors, seven Vancouver Park Board commissioners, and nine Vancouver School...
Government & Policy
After much speculation and concern, B.C. Premier David Eby has made it official, announcing today that there will indeed be a snap election this October. The concern comes from residents and leaders in the region who are...
Renting
Vancouver rent prices have been steadily falling over the past few years. But according to new analysis from Rentals.ca, the U.S.-Canada trade war might mean that this relief is short-lived. Vancouver’s rental market wil...
Government & Policy
A second consecutive annual property tax freeze in 2027, an end to parking fees at beaches and community centres, and new public swimming pools are among ABC Vancouver’s new promises, as Mayor Ken Sim’s party seeks anoth...
Garry Marr
Locking in long-term at lower rates looks like a steal, until you decide to move
Lifestyle
A Calgary neighbourhood is finally getting a new playground after more than a decade of community efforts to bring a new one to the area. Construction on a new playground in Arbour Lake is set to begin this month, with t...
Housing Market
Toronto, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Low-rise new home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) surpassed its 10-year average for a fifth consecutive month as momentum from the HST rebate program continues to get bu...
Housing Market
83 holes drilled in 2026 are still pending for assays that should provide a steady stream of news flow into the new year. With 48,443 meters drilled in 97 holes utilizing 7 drill rigs turning 24 hours a day for 94 days,...
Home Buyers
New housing survey data show more homeowners struggling with higher payments, even as recent first-time buyers remain less likely than other owners to be in core housing need.
New Development
Earlier this morning, Surrey mayoral candidate Doug McCallum claimed that he was making an announcement that would “change the direction of the Surrey municipal election.” He announced that if he is elected as Surrey’s m...
Renting
Whether you’re serving on a condo board, own a rental property, or are looking for a professionally managed place to rent, there’s a lot that goes into keeping a property running smoothly in Calgary. From staying on top...
Mortgage Rates
Households are on a borrowing spree, but mortgages are no longer the weapon of choice. Statistics Canada (StatCan) data shows household credit hit a new high in July. Mortgages continue to represent the lion’s share of d...
Government & Policy
One thing is almost certain on this Monday morning: it will likely not be a slow news week after some major moves in B.C. politics this past weekend. Last week, at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conv...
Government & Policy
With the municipal election less than a month away, the Vancouver Greens are proposing a plan to cut City Hall’s red tape for small businesses. They said that doing so would make the process of opening a small business e...
Mortgage Rates
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said policymakers don’t want to be late to hike interest rates should inflationary pressures prove to be stubborn.
New Development
A police officer and 10 people were hurt early Monday morning after a fire broke out at an apartment building in Mississauga.
Mortgage Rates
Mortgage delinquencies remain relatively contained nationally, but Ontario and B.C. continue to show more pronounced stress as first-time buyers increasingly rely on joint mortgages.
Government & Policy
Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, saying the battle over her leadership has prevented the party from focusing on the problems facing the province. In a statement re...
This Week’s Top Stories
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Plan To Fix Housing? Just Change What Affordable Means Back in 2023, the CMHC said that building 3.5 million homes could restore 2004 le...
Renting
Vancouver rent might be getting more expensive. According to Liv.rent, the city is the only one in Metro Vancouver where rent for an unfurnished one-bedroom was pricier in September 2026 than it was a year prior. Liv.ren...
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