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Home sales shifting towards pricier housing in several major markets, CMHC says
Buyers are spending more money on home purchases in several major Canadian cities, even as the COVID-19 pandemic causes layoffs and income reductions across the country.The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said Thursday that home sales…
Diamond Schmitt Completes The Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, a new state-of-the-art performance venue in Lubbock, Texas, recently inaugurated its landmark building.
Designed by Diamond Schmitt in association with Parkhill and MWM Architects of…
Nova Scotia to offer rebates for home energy efficiency, electric cars, e-bikes
The Government of Nova Scotia has announced that is investing $19 million in rebates to support low-income families in making their homes more comfortable and energy-efficient and help Nova Scotians buy clean, reliable electric vehicles.…
Bank of Canada monitoring hot housing market amid early warning signs: Macklem
OTTAWA – Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank is seeing early signs that people may be purchasing homes solely because they believe prices may go up.Macklem says rising prices in particular for single-family…
Refinements for Toronto’s King Street West Project Revealed
Great Gulf, Westdale Properties and Dream Unlimited showcased the refined designs of the Gehry Project. The latest refinements to the design maintain both the height and density that were approved in a 2017 zoning by-law amendment.…
Construction sector coalition urges governments to deliver infrastructure investments
A coalition of construction sector associations have allied to urge the federal and provincial governments to deliver on infrastructure investments.The newly formed Building for Recovery coalition includes Associated Equipment…
Quartier des Spectacles Partnership infuses light through artistic installation
As cities around the world continue to grapple with the affects of the pandemic, the Quartier des Spectacles Partnership provides a beacon of light through its provision of engaging artistic and cultural attractions.In response to…
Bank of Canada Shares Employment Recovery Outlook
In a speech today to chambers of commerce in Calgary and Edmonton, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem discussed how the economy and jobs could be different after the COVID-19 pandemic and what we can do to ensure that everyone benefits as…
Canadian banks, bellwethers of pandemic recovery, to reveal key statistics this week
TORONTO – Canada's biggest banks will report their quarterly financial results this week, and analysts say they will be listening for hints as to how bank executives view the economic recovery from COVID-19.John Aiken, head of research…
Shindico announces Manitoba 150 recipient
In honour of Manitoba's 150th anniversary, commericial real estate firm Shindico selected Harry DeLeeuw as one of the recipients of Manitoba 150's Honour 150 Program.Honour 150 presented by Canada Life recognizes 150 people from…