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The number of presale launches in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley has gone up three months in a row.

OTTAWA — The pace of home construction rose in February as builders started on more apartments and condos, but the industry continues to struggle under cost pressures. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp.

Corrie Okell will take on the role of general manager of development, buildings and licensing, replacing Andrea Law who has been with the city for 34 years.

Industry experts say that marketing and communications teams are the first to go, but also have the most women on them.

A news release from Paradise Trails says the company has submitted a development permit application to the District of Squamish.

Implementation of provincial mandates is stretching short-staffed planning departments.

Kamloops hotel revived after COVID hibernation

The program will target older homes and multifamily who need an energy-saving facelift.

Atmosphere expects to get a response on its building permit application by mid-March.

VICTORIA — Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she stopped at a recently built downtown Victoria rental apartment building Monday before meeting with British Columbia Premier David Eby, where housing was slated to top the agenda.