In less than a week more than 400 homes in the fire-devastated neighbourhoods of Abasand and Beacon Hill will be re-opened to their owners, the municipal officials announced in a press conference Thursday.
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Monthly Archives: August 2016
Rising rent prices in Canada remain tough to clearly track
Vancouver rents increased 15 per cent from April to August and are on track to grow by 20 per cent this year if they keep up the pace, according to rental data collected from Craigslist by UBC economist Tom Davidoff.
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Edmonton Downtown Business Association report touts benefits of refurbishing old highrises
Edmonton’s vacant office towers could be turned into residential space, hotels or even multi-floor gardens, a new report suggests.
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David Staples: Councillor likely to see worst fears realized at Northlands site, and that’s OK
Things are likely to go from bad to worse for Northlands at its 65-hectare site. In fact, my bet is Coun. Tony Caterina, who represents the neighbourhoods around the site, will see his worst fears realized.
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Construction milestone marked on NexSource Centre
A wave of concrete rushed across the future surface of the twin NHL arenas last Wednesday, August 17 marking a significant milestone for the NexSource Centre as construction pushes into the home stretch.
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Doctor shortage causes problems for residents
The Town of Eckville is short on doctors.
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Construction firms lodge over $4M in liens against National Music Centre
Several contractors involved in finishing the new National Music Centre have filed at least $4.1 million in liens against its operators, claiming they haven’t been fully paid for their work.
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Calgary neighbourhood bylaw open to suggestions from public
What does it take to keep 1.3 million people living together without killing each other over the backyard fence?
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Tuck Excited To Sit Down And Start Working With New Black Diamond Counterpart
Turner Valley’s Mayor is ready to welcome a couple of new faces to politics in the Diamond Valley.
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China’s Oil Majors Are Burning Through Oil Reserves
China’s state-owned oil companies have been beaten down by low oil prices and stagnant demand at home. PetroChina and Cnooc reported dismal earnings this week, and offered little reason for hope moving forward.
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