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A unique floating cottage named Ursula is available for purchase at Port Dover marina, priced at $39,000 CAD. This 14.5' x 45' vessel offers potential buyers a charming getaway with room for customization.
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The Canadian Construction Association outlines the potential impacts of escalating tariffs from the U.S. on the Canadian construction industry, emphasizing the need for government support and industry adaptation.
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Experts suggest that the ongoing tariff conflict between Canada and the U.S. may lead to a lasting transformation in trade dynamics, with Canadian companies exploring new markets.
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Alberta's collaborative efforts involving CLAC, employers, and government aim to facilitate dual ticketing for journeypersons, addressing the skilled labor shortage amid a construction boom.
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Walker House, a new highrise tower in North Delta, B.C., has completed its concrete structure, moving into the next phases of development.
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Home sales in British Columbia have dropped significantly in July, primarily due to a weak market in the Lower Mainland, with average prices also seeing a decline.
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The 200 Beausoleil project in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood breaks ground, promising 159 affordable rental homes by 2028 under the Build Canada Homes initiative.
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Cape Breton University opens its new medical school designed to enhance rural family medicine education amid a doctor shortage in the region.
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Legal experts discuss the complexities and risk management strategies involved in mass timber construction at a Sustainable Buildings Canada webinar.
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Infrastructure Ontario has reported significant progress on the Waverley House Secure Care and Recovery Building, part of the CAMH project in Toronto, with construction now at level eight.
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The Plaquemines LNG terminal near New Orleans is undergoing a significant expansion process under an expedited permitting framework initiated by the Trump administration, raising environmental concerns among activists and local leaders.
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A new study by the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness reveals a direct correlation between rising rental costs and increasing homelessness across Canada, particularly affecting communities with dwindling low-cost housing options.