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4 weeks ago
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.
4 weeks ago
The 200 Beausoleil project in Ottawa's Lowertown neighbourhood breaks ground, promising 159 affordable rental homes by 2028 under the Build Canada Homes initiative.
5 weeks ago
Cape Breton University opens its new medical school designed to enhance rural family medicine education amid a doctor shortage in the region.
5 weeks ago
Legal experts discuss the complexities and risk management strategies involved in mass timber construction at a Sustainable Buildings Canada webinar.
5 weeks ago
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.
5 weeks ago
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.
5 weeks ago
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.
5 weeks ago
The City of Toronto has launched a new pre-check system for building permit applications aimed at speeding up the review process, enhancing efficiency and supporting construction projects across the municipality.
5 weeks ago
The City of Toronto has launched a new Building Permit Application Pre-Check program aimed at streamlining the permit review process, ultimately facilitating faster project approvals.
5 weeks ago
Despite economic uncertainty affecting the Toronto real estate market, a $23.5 million sale in Forest Hill South demonstrates continued demand for luxury properties. This sale, the highest in the neighborhood's history, signals a potential rebound in high-end real estate.
5 weeks ago
The Alberta government seeks public input on the draft land-use plan for the Berland sub-region, covering 19,529 square kilometers and addressing various land uses.
5 weeks ago
As Whitehorse faces a significant housing shortage affecting locals and newcomers, innovative construction solutions are emerging to tackle the unique challenges of building in Northern Canada.