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Vancouver to Develop and Manage Rental Apartments to Tackle Housing Crisis

Vancouver will develop at least 1,100 rental apartments across two downtown towers on city-owned land, generating revenue and addressing the housing crisis; this follows a city council decision and a recent $38.5-million acquisition of a completed building with rents ranging from $2,350 to $3,510.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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US-Canada Trade Dispute Impacts Canadian Mortgage Rates

A threatened trade war between Canada and the U.S. caused five-year fixed mortgage rates to drop to 3.89 percent, a 2½-year low, but a temporary tariff delay offered some relief; the Bank of Canada's response will influence future rates.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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U.S. Tariffs Threaten Canadian Housing Market

Looming U.S. tariffs threaten to increase Canadian construction costs by 4 percent, disrupting supply chains and potentially causing a recession in the home building industry; meanwhile, the death of Halifax developer Steven M. Cary has left millions in debt and several properties, including the Hal...

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Migrant Crossings Highlight Perils of Canada-US Border

Canadian police intercepted two groups of migrants—one from Venezuela, the other from Jordan, Sudan, Chad, and Mauritius—attempting illegal entry during frigid conditions, raising concerns about border security and the safety of migrants.

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Canadian Consumers Boycott US Goods Amidst Tariff Threats

In response to President Trump's threatened tariffs, Canadian consumers are actively boycotting US products, prioritizing Canadian alternatives despite challenges in identifying and accessing them; this reflects both economic concerns and a sense of national unity.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Rogers Denies Misleading Customers on "Unlimited" Data Plans

Rogers Communications is defending itself against a lawsuit by Canada's Competition Bureau, which alleges Rogers misled customers by advertising unlimited data plans that actually throttle speeds after a certain amount of data is used; Rogers claims its disclosures are clear and that the lawsuit unf...

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High Poverty Rates Among Recent Immigrants in Canada

A Statistics Canada report reveals that 20 percent of recent immigrants in Canada lived below the poverty line in 2022, with most experiencing "deep poverty," highlighting systemic issues and the need for policy changes to address the root causes.

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No Poverty
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Canada Considers Joining U.S. Missile Defence System

Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair suggests a North American integrated missile-defence system in response to President Trump's executive order for a U.S. "Iron Dome," while acknowledging the need for increased Canadian military spending to meet NATO targets and address evolving threats.

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Canada's Food System Vulnerability Exposed by US Tariffs

Canada's integrated food system, heavily reliant on US processing and distribution, faces disruption from potential tariffs, threatening food security and farm incomes; the situation exposes vulnerabilities arising from trade agreements.

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Canada Bans DeepSeek AI Chatbot Over Privacy Concerns

The Canadian government restricted DeepSeek's AI chatbot on federal mobile devices due to serious privacy concerns about data collection, recommending other agencies follow suit, mirroring similar bans in Australia and potential US legislation.

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Homeless Man Dies After Attack by Teen Girls in Toronto

A 59-year-old homeless man, Kenneth Lee, died after being brutally attacked by a group of teenage girls in a Toronto parkette on December 17, 2022; two of the girls are on trial for second-degree murder, while others have pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

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Kelowna Bungalow Sells Above Asking Price Amidst High Demand

A 1966 Kelowna bungalow with redevelopment potential sold for $831,900 on October 18th, exceeding its asking price after a competitive bidding process involving approximately 30 viewing parties and two competing offers, highlighting the city's strong real estate market.

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