Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada’s six largest cities rose four per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2024, but housing start levels were still not enough […]
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Ottawa finalizes $500M bailout to Nova Scotia Power to keep rates in check
The construction site of the hydroelectric facility at Muskrat Falls, N.L., is seen on July 14, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan Ottawa has finalized a $500-million bailout to help Nova Scotia Power keep rates from […]
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FortisBC doubles potential funding for net-zero ready home builders
FortisBC has revamped its New Home Program to better support builders with new construction projects. (CNW Group/FortisBC Energy Inc.) FortisBC Energy Inc. and FortisBC Inc. are doubling the funding available for B.C. builders looking for […]
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Nova Scotia wind project with 17 turbines receives $118-million federal loan
Construction on the Higgins Wind Farm project in Higgins Mountain, N.S. is shown in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO A 17-turbine wind farm in central Nova Scotia is receiving a $118-million low-interest loan from […]
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Ford wants to build tunnel under Highway 401 across GTA, no cost estimates provided
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he is exploring the feasibility of digging a tunnel for traffic and transit under Highway 401 across the Toronto area. Ford speaks to media at a premiers’ meeting in Halifax […]
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