Castle Hill founder John Reid thinks someone should build an international resort near the settlement he established – and for $10 million he will sell them the land to do it.
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Monthly Archives: April 2021
House lifting is big business following a record year of storms
With storms intensifying, rainfall increasing and sea levels rising, waterfront property owners have to get more creative. For some, that means moving to higher ground, but for others, it’s just moving the house higher.
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China’s largest ‘ghost city’ booms again thanks to education fever
ORDOS, China — Kangbashi, a town in the middle of barren Inner Mongolia desserts, once found itself stuck with rows of newly built-but-vacant apartment buildings, earning a nationwide reputation as a guicheng, or ghost town.
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It’s unjust and inaccurate to blame individuals for leaky buildings
OPINION: An architect is commonly regarded as the author of a building. In reality, they work with a large team of people – including the client, the client’s builder, and an array of suppliers and manufacturers – all of whom are responsible for producing a good outcome.
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‘It’s the heart of the city’: Despite a tough year, optimism wins on Whyte Avenue
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Whyte Avenue was an area full of energy. People came to enjoy the nightlife, window shopping, dinners, brunch and coffee shops.
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Vivo set for groundbreaking of $43M expansion of N.W. rec centre
After nearly 10 years of working with stakeholders, Vivo for Healthier Generations is not going to miss out on a groundbreaking ceremony for its big expansion in Country Hills. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions will not allow for the type of ceremony Vivo’s chief evolution officer Cynthia Watson was dreaming of — it cannot be a large public gathering — but an official ceremony will be held on April 27.
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West Edmonton Mall blueprint for successful shopping centres, experts say
From pandemic restrictions to changing shopping habits, the future of malls looks bleak. But some experts see a hopeful future if malls mimic the blueprint pioneered at West Edmonton Mall, the largest shopping centre in Canada.
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Heartland petchem project signals jobs for St. Albert area: Nally
A Strathcona County project will be the first to receive a grant through the Alberta Petrochemical Incentive Program (APIP), and as similar projects continue to materialize, that means jobs for Morinville and St. Albert residents, says Morinville-St. Albert MLA Dale Nally.
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Pricing a house to rent: 3 things to consider
Renting out a house can be an excellent opportunity to earn passive income. However, new homeowners do face the challenge of not knowing how much they can rent their house for. Worry not! Here’s what you need to know.
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Can I get a mortgage on auction property?
Property auctions are not solely for investors and landlords. Anyone can buy at a property auction, so if you want to know how you can get a mortgage on auction property, read on.
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