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Ontario proposes to rebate HST for some first-time homebuyers
While homes valued up to $1 million would qualify for the full rebate, there will be partial rebates on a phased-in basis for homes valued up to $1.5 million.
IO releases Fall Market Update
The update includes 25 projects in the pre-procurement and active procurement stages and 20 others in initial planning stages.
Trump announces additional 10 per cent tariff on Canada over Ontario ad
The Ontario government launched the $75-million anti-tariff ad campaign featuring former U.S. president Ronald Reagan earlier this month and it was scheduled to run until the end of January.
Bank of Canada expected to cut key rate despite mixed inflation, jobs data
The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to 2.5 per cent in late September, snapping a streak of three consecutive rate holds since March.
Toronto announces construction on purpose-built rental project
Formerly home to a Toronto Water office building, the project at 275 Merton Street repurposes city-owned land to build new housing.