Category Archives: British Columbia
Lawsuit seeks class action to halt B.C.’s 15 per cent tax on foreign purchasers
VANCOUVER - Foreign home buyers forced to pay a new levy imposed by the British Columbia government are fighting for their money back and to have the fee declared invalid through a proposed class-acti...
Sep 20, 2016
Vancouver empty homes tax to include secondary units that are used for Airbnb
Vancouver's proposed empty homes tax will include secondary units being booked full-time on the vacation rental website Airbnb, with the maximum fine for people who evade the levy set at $10,000. New ...
Sep 20, 2016
Bill Gates says Trudeau’s approach to immigration, refugees good for business
VANCOUVER - Canada's open approach to immigration and its willingness to welcome tens of thousands of Syrian refugees is an "enlightened" move that will benefit the country's business sector, Microsof...
Sep 20, 2016
Northern Gateway, feds won’t appeal ruling against Northern Gateway pipeline
VANCOUVER - First Nations in British Columbia remain staunchly opposed to a proposed pipeline linking the province's north coast to Alberta's oilsands after the federal government and Northern Gateway...
Sep 20, 2016
Fashion watchers hope duchess brings ‘Kate effect’ to Canadian labels
VANCOUVER - Canada's fashion industry and those who watch it are abuzz ahead of a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, speculating whether any Canadian brands stand to benefit from the "Kate ...
Sep 20, 2016
Trans Canada facing closures to install avalanche control systems
REVELSTOKE- - If you’re travelling east through the Trans Canada Highway today, give youself some extra time. The highway will be closed near Three Valley Gap, 19 kilometers west of Revelstoke, ...
Sep 20, 2016
Owners of Grouse Mountain ski hill in B.C. selling 500 hectares of private land
VANCOUVER - Grouse Mountain ski hill, one of British Columbia's most popular visitor attractions, is up for sale. The resort announced that after 40 years, the owners have retained CBRE Canada to mark...
Sep 19, 2016
Vancouver-Seattle partnership must be explored, Innovation Minister says
VANCOUVER - Canada's Innovation, Science and Economic Development Minister says it's important to explore ways that Vancouver and Seattle can work together more closely as one region. Navdeep Bains ma...
Sep 19, 2016
B.C. government to spend half billion dollars on 2,900 rental housing units
BURNABY, B.C. - A new tax on foreign buyers and a windfall budget surplus are funding more rental housing in B.C., says Premier Christy Clark. The province announced Monday that $500 million will be u...
Sep 19, 2016
B.C. home buyers, sellers get new protections with real estate superintendent
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has appointed a new superintendent of real estate in its ongoing effort to protect home buyers and sellers and boost oversight of the industry. Michael Nosew...
Sep 19, 2016
