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Job market shows sign of softening, but economists say more needed to stop rate hikes
The job report comes two days after the Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, bringing it to 4.75 per cent, the highest it’s been since 2001.
Collingwood takes another step toward Terminals revitalization project
A memorandum of understanding between the town and development partners Streetcar & Dream will be sent for full council approval later this month.
Rick Conard assumes Mississauga’s CBO role
Conard takes over from Ezio Savini, who retires this month.
Federal program targets energy retrofits in affordable housing buildings
The Canada Greener Affordable Housing program will provide up to $1.2 billion in loans to help affordable housing providers complete deep energy retrofits on residential rental buildings.
Ottawa applies for federal support in fight for more housing
A memo city staff sent to councillors last week shows the municipality is looking to qualify for support from a $4-billion fund.