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Concert Infrastructure-led partnership wins P3 Award in New York
Concert Infrastructure has announced the Alberta P3 Schools Bundle (P3SB2) Project won the 2022 “Best Education and High Education Project” at this year’s P3 Awards hosted by P3 Bulletin in New York City on October 11.
“The event showcases…
Fiona hits Atlantic Canada: Climate change means the region will see more frequent storms
A Canadian flag waves in the high winds in Dartmouth, N.S. on Sept. 24, 2022.
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Ryan P. Mulligan, Queen's University, OntarioAtlantic Canada has been left reeling from the impacts of one of the…
11 community leaders honoured by OALA for influence on landscape architecture in Ontario
The Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) has recognized 11 award winners for their outstanding contributions to the community.The awardees were recognized at the Awards evening on September 21 as part of the joint…
Stats Canada says Canada’s homeownership rate fell in latest 2021 census release
OTTAWA – Canada's homeownership rate is on the decline, with young adults in particular less likely to own a home in 2021 than they were in 2011, says Statistics Canada.According to the latest census release, two-thirds of Canadians…
Ontario’s Growth Plan is reducing housing affordability
A building under construction in Toronto. According to Canada’s national housing agency, Ontario needs to build 1.8 million new homes to alleviate the housing crisis.
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Frank Clayton, Toronto Metropolitan University…
Winners of Vancouver Affordable Housing Challenge announced
Buildner has announced the results of its Vancouver Affordable Housing Challenge. The competition is part of the organization's Affordable Housing series, in partnership with ARCHHIVE BOOKS, showcasing projects that invent new means for…
Park(ing) Day comes to Toronto – Sept 16 + 17
Reimagining parking spaces as people spaces
Tightening up: city passes several new restrictions on parking in downtown
By Timothy Schafer, Local Journalism Initiative ReporterTHE NELSON DAILYRecreational vehicles will have a tough time parking close to downtown Nelson after city council passed amendments to its Downtown Parking Strategy recently.…
We must rethink the way we build along the St. Lawrence River
Riverbanks are reinforced to reduce flood risks, but these techniques reduce biodiversity and limit public accessibility.
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Shin Koseki, Université de MontréalThe St. Lawrence River is immeasurably rich. Draining a…
Strong mayor powers to be expanded to more Ontario cities, Ford says
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday he's planning to expand so-called strong mayor powers to municipalities other than Toronto and Ottawa as a way to get more housing built.Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Steve Clark…