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Building permit values skyrocket as large developments drive growth

Building permit values skyrocket as large developments drive growth

Building permit values in Abbotsford rose in October, driven by increases in all three categories of non-residential permits.
Steady demand for homes heading into holidays, real estate board says

Steady demand for homes heading into holidays, real estate board says

Fraser Valley home sales up slightly this November over last; Greater Vancouver sales 'relatively typical'
Local economic forums set to start

Local economic forums set to start

The first local test of the B.C. government's jobs plan begins Thursday in the North Fraser region.

‘Passport to Christmas’ shopping in Abbotsford

Lower Mainland residents are invited on a sweeping shopping adventure, courtesy of Tourism Abbotsford and an assortment of local businesses.
NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP wants gas drilling rules tightened

NDP critics want to tighten the rules and take a close look at the environmental effects of the newest form of deep drilling.
B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

B.C. deficit forecast tops $3 billion

Falling revenues have pushed B.C.'s deficit forecast above $3 billion, due to
Port wary of roadblocks to growth

Port wary of roadblocks to growth

Two 'frightening' scenarios in future outlook for Port Metro Vancouver

Sweet Dreams makes top 10 list

Abbotsford's Sweet Dreams Luxury Inn, has been chosen as a Top 10 winner in the seventh annual Best of Canada
Natural gas vehicles catching on

Natural gas vehicles catching on

With gasoline and diesel prices soaring, truck fleet operators in B.C. are discovering the benefits of converting to natural gas.
Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

Minimum wage still too low: B.C. Fed

B.C. Federation of Labour wants another dollar added to bring the wage to $11.25 next fall.