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Average home price growth in Canada outpaces affordability
Calgary Sun
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Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Home prices have more than doubled wage growth in Canada over the last 25...
Project Coordinator for Construction micro-credential launched at Humber Polytechnic
On-Site
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June 13, 2025
Humber Polytechnic and CourseCompare are partnering to deliver an industry-backed training program aiming to strengthen Canada’s construction workforce. (Photo courtesy of Humber Polytechnic and CourseCompare.) Humber Polytechnic has launched the...
Bullet holes and police raids: Former real estate agent investigated for allegedly subletting to criminals
CBC/Radio-Canada
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June 13, 2025
A former Lower Mainland real estate agent is under investigation by B.C.'s real estate regulator after his name allegedly turned up last year as the 'tenant' for multiple properties linked to a major Vancouver Police Department (VPD) gang...
Letter from an American fishing hot spot surrounded by Canada
E&E News
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June 13, 2025
NORTHWEST ANGLE, Minnesota — Paul Colson compared the Angle to a scene painted by Norman Rockwell: It’s quiet, safe and the fishing’s great. But life in this United States exclave — a 150-person pocket of Minnesota that is entirely surrounded by...
New Alberta wildlife overpass over Trans-Canada named in honour of Peter Lougheed
CityNews Calgary
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June 13, 2025
A new wildlife overpass over the Trans-Canada Highway west of Calgary has been named in honour of former Alberta premier. The province says the overpass along Highway 1 near Lac Des Arcs has been named the Honourable Peter Lougheed Wildlife...
New $70M fund brings fresh capital to Western Canada's real estate market
The Squamish Chief
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June 12, 2025
Cameron Stephens eyes high-yield mortgage opportunities in B.C. and Alberta as investors shift toward private credit A Toronto-based investment firm has launched a new $70-million fund to invest into commercial real estate mortgages in Western...
Introducing the 2025 Top Contractors in Canada
On-Site
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June 13, 2025
Coming off a period of high inflation, followed by a half-year of tariff uncertainty, it will surprise few that 2024 and 2025 are presenting a mix of financial results and expectations amongst Canada’s leading construction firms. While not all...
Canada’s largest off-grid solar project breaks ground
pv-magazine
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June 13, 2025
The Anahim Lake Solar Farm in British Columbia, Canada, will provide the Ulkatcho First Nation with renewable energy, reducing the remote community’s use of diesel for electricity generation by almost two-thirds. June 13, 2025 Patrick Jowett Work...
The Trans Woman Seeking Asylum in Canada
New York Mag
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June 13, 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Hannah Kreager In early April, Hannah Kreager came across a concerning rumor on social media: Sources she trusted were saying President Donald Trump would invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807 and declare martial law on or around...
Over 15,000 new housing units will be needed across Essex County over the next decade
Hamilton Spectator
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Essex County Council approved a Housing Needs Assessment, in addition to receiving an update on the Regional Affordable Housing Strategy during the June 4 meeting. County Administration has been working on developing a regional affordable housing...
Canadian Government Just Issued A 3-Step Advisory Plan For Travel To Los Angeles
The Travel
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June 13, 2025
The Canadian government has issued important travel advice in recent days. Costa Rica has been issued another travel warning, while the United States also has another updated advisory. U.S. government officials pushed back on Canada's recent...
Canada’s most beautiful village is this historic jewel in Ontario that’s like stepping back in time
Toronto.com
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I know we’re all busy and I’m sure the summer schedule is starting to fill up with fun, but if you don’t have plans to visit “Canada’s most beautiful village,” you may want to include it in your lineup of activities. It is in Southeastern Ontario...
AECO celebrates five years of housing innovation, and it’s just getting started: Shahi
ConstructConnect
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June 13, 2025
Instead of waiting for governments to tackle the housing crisis, the architecture, engineering and construction community should be telling them what needs to be done, says Arash Shahi, CEO of AECO Innovation Lab which aims to solve problems in...
Opinion: Canada’s economy can’t grow if the Fraser Valley is left behind
The Orca
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June 13, 2025
The region is a national trade corridor and economic engine, but it needs federal and provincial investment to meet its full potential Prime Minister Mark Carney won his election campaign on a promise to build “Canada Strong.” In the first weeks...
Hamilton Plans to Accelerate Housing with $17.8 Million Investment
Canadian Real Estate Wealth
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June 13, 2025
Over the next three years, the City of Hamilton will commit significant capital toward expanding its affordable and supportive housing supply, with approximately 1,200 new units expected by 2027. Backed by structured municipal funding and a...
Montreal-Trudeau Airport is heading into major construction and it’s going to get messy
Time Out
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On the heels of Montreal-Trudeau Airport (YUL) named cleanest airport in North America in 2025, YUL just made an announcement that’s anything but. Montreal-Trudeau Airport has officially kicked off a major renovation phase, with construction and...
Topsides for Cenovus Energy’s West White Rose Platform En Route to Canada
Offshore Engineer News
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June 13, 2025
Topsides for Canadian oil and gas firm Cenovus Energy’s West White Rose offshore platform, built by Kiewit Offshore Services in Texas, have started their journey to a field in Newfoundland waters. The 23,000 tonne topsides structure will be...
Canadian construction industry handcuffed by tariff uncertainty
Windsor Star
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June 12, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Local News Published Jun 12, 2025 • Last updated 28 minutes ago • 4 minute read Scott D'Amore of the D'Amore Group is shown on Wednesday, June 12, 2025 at the construction site of a large hotel/plaza project on the...
BDC and First Nations Bank of Canada Launch $100M Initiative to Boost Business Acquisitions by Indigenous Communities and Agencies
T-Net
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BDC and First Nations Bank of Canada Launch $100M Initiative to Boost Business Acquisitions by Indigenous Communities and Agencies Vancouver, BC, June 13, 2025--(T-Net)--The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and First Nations Bank of...
Real Estate & Construction Briefs – June 2025
Tri Cities Area Journal of Business - Washington State
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June 12, 2025
Michaels buys beleaguered Joann Craft retailer Michaels is looking to woo the customers of former rival Joann, purchasing the bankrupt competitor’s brands and intellectual property. Texas-based Michaels announced its acquisition on June 5, noting...