AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDowntown Calgary Development: Construction has started on the $70M Olympic Plaza Transformation, replacing the 1988-era plaza with a new pavilion, public washrooms, green space, and an event-ready layout for up to 5,000 people. Housing & Cost Pressures: A DIY home sale story breaks down the real work behind going without a Realtor, from repairs and staging to MLS exposure and listing fees. Renters’ Rights in Metro Vancouver: Vancouver is set to fine landlords $1,000 if they block tenants from using portable air conditioners, citing heat risks tied to the 2021 heat dome. Pipeline & Energy Uncertainty: South Bow says it needs proof a U.S. presidential permit is “durable” before moving ahead with a partial Keystone XL revival. Indigenous Land Rights: Canada’s Supreme Court refused to hear the Wolastoqey Nation’s appeal tied to private land in a major New Brunswick title claim. Care Infrastructure Hit: A major fire at a Penticton long-term care home construction site has triggered evacuations and a local state of emergency, with the project expected to reset. Procurement Modernization: Crescenta Valley Water District selected PlanetBids to streamline bidding and improve visibility into project pricing. Defence Industry Growth: Barrie’s mayor says the city could become a hub for defence manufacturing under Ontario’s new 10-year defence industrial strategy.
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