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Breaking down interprovincial barriers can tackle the housing crisis, too
Removing barriers – for example, by harmonizing regulations across jurisdictions – would reduce costs, increase jobs and boost GDP.
Niagara hospital drives May permit jump
The total value of permits rose by $1.4 billion in May, with the permit for the construction of the South Niagara Hospital alone valued at more than $1 billion.
EllisDon awarded contract to build Northlander rail station
The Timmins-Porcupine Station will be the northern terminal station for the Northlander line.
First ECWE tunnel contract reaches substantial completion
The contract includes two 6.3-kilometre tunnels stretching from west of Scarlett Road to Renforth Drive in Toronto.
'Kind of stuck': Weak condo market means tough choices for potential move-up buyers
Cities like Toronto and Vancouver have seen condo sales drop off, if not stagnate, in recent years following a rush of new supply opening up and plummeting investor demand.