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Calgary doctor urging more shelter space as cold weather approaches
CALGARY – A doctor who has been working with some of Calgary's most vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic is worried homeless shelters won't have enough space to keep everyone safe once the cold weather hits.''Currently – at…
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own
Members of the Oasis Senior Supportive Living Program pole walking in their community.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently about how we support older adults. The media and all levels of…
Already under pressure, Toronto Airbnb operators face registration rules
TORONTO – Renting out properties for short-term stays is about to get more complicated in Canada's largest city.Starting Thursday, Toronto homeowners must register with the city if they want to fill their units for any period less than…
COVID-19 Likely to Usher in “Decade of the Home”: Accenture Survey
People's refocus on their local community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will be long-term, bringing about the "decade of the home" and forcing retailers and consumer goods companies to tailor their products and services to drive a more…
Uneven rebound poses risk for entire economy, Bank of Canada governor says
OTTAWA – The slower rebound facing women, youth and low-wage workers could pose a threat to a broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's top central banker said Thursday in a push to find ways to even out an uneven path…
About $1 billion of mortgage payments deferred each month during pandemic: CMHC
OTTAWA – About $1 billion worth of mortgage payments were deferred each month during the pandemic, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said on Thursday.The calculation, released in CMHC's annual residential mortgage industry report, is…
Innovation districts like Melbourne’s could help chart our course out of crisis
ShutterstockIn the face of the global health and climate crises, we look at our cities both anxiously and hopefully. We deviate from our normal patterns of behaviour to avoid close physical contact and suffer associated emotional and…
Bank of Canada warns of uneven recovery despite better than expected bounce back
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada sought Wednesday to temper economic excitement about a sharper-than-expected rebound from the depths of the COVID-19 crisis, pointing to worrying trends that signal all is still not well.In a statement, the…
Annual pace of housing starts increased in August: CMHC
The trend in housing starts was 213,144 units in August 2020, up from 204,597 units in July 2020, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This trend measure is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally…
Liberals extend commercial rent relief program for last time
OTTAWA – An underused program to give hard-hit small businesses a break on their rent is getting one more month of service, but without any of the changes critics say are needed to prevent stores from permanently closing their doors.On…