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Spray-on earthquake solution being applied to Vancouver elementary school

Spray-on earthquake solution being applied to Vancouver elementary school

The more than century-old General Gordon school was completely flattened in 2015 to pave the way for a replacement school that could better withstand an earthquake.
Development industry criticizes mayor’s pre-sales initiative

Development industry criticizes mayor’s pre-sales initiative

The mayor wants city staff to develop a policy giving local residents first crack at buying pre-sale homes.
The trails of Pacific Spirit Park

The trails of Pacific Spirit Park

At 847 hectares in size, Pacific Spirit Park near UBC is twice the size of Stanley Park and is home to a whopping 73km worth of walking trails.
1 in 5 West Vancouver households 'low income'

1 in 5 West Vancouver households 'low income'

A chart created by Andy Yan shows the relative percentage of low-income households by age group, comparing West Vancouver to neighbouring communities. The analysis uses after-tax low-income thresholds from Statistics Canada.
Bill introduced to ban foreign ownership of ALR land over five acres

Bill introduced to ban foreign ownership of ALR land over five acres

B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver once again introduced a bill Friday that would ban foreign ownership on Agricultural Land Reserve land over five acres. Photograph By FILE B.C.
Discounted Victoria condos come with a catch

Discounted Victoria condos come with a catch

The developer of a new downtown Victoria condominium tower will offer a price discount, but the deal hinges on favourable construction financing from BC Housing and comes with some strings attached for buyers.
New North Van camel statue missing a hump

New North Van camel statue missing a hump

The North Shore News has published a piece about a new statue that's been installed on Lonsdale in North Vancouver.
Government experiments with 'Lego block' housing in Vancouver

Government experiments with 'Lego block' housing in Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Stack them up. Take them down. Move them around. Repeat. What could easily pass as a description of the children's toy Lego could also be a portrait of British Columbia's latest tool in the fight against homelessness.
Vancouver's detached homes edge toward buyer's market

Vancouver's detached homes edge toward buyer's market

VANCOUVER - Condo and townhouse sales in Vancouver are firmly in a seller's market, while the market for detached homes is edging toward a buyer's market, new figures from The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver suggest.
Vancouver condo owners win battle against building sale

Vancouver condo owners win battle against building sale

Christine Raverty and husband Steve Handy were part of a successful bid to block the sale of their Vancouver condo building. Photograph By ROB KRUYT It’s home, relief, home for a small group of Vancouver condo owners. They won a B.C.
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