It was announced in 2019 that Auckland is to get New Zealand’s first Ikea.
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Monthly Archives: June 2023
Bank of Canada hikes interest rate to 4.75%
The Bank of Canada surprised markets by ending its pause and hiking its key interest rate a quarter percentage point to 4.75 per cent.
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Majority of survey respondents support tax hike for new rec centre
More than 70 per cent of survey respondents would support a tax increase in order to build the recreation facility planned for the city’s northwest area, according to a recently released city report.
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City mulls contracting Aquatera for new stormwater utility billing
City council will soon vote on whether or not to contract Aquatera to handle utility bill processing and delivery on its new stormwater payment plans. Approved back in January, the changes will see the utility cost recovered through payment for total use rather than through overall taxation, regardless of use.
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Why some tenants are going on ‘rent strikes’
There are two rent strikes underway in Toronto, where some tenants have organized and are withholding rent to protest against above-guideline rent increases.
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City power profits could triple expectations
Medicine Hat is on its way to another bonanza of power plant profits in 2023, according to mid-year financial statements released Tuesday.
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City exploring measures to calm traffic in various neighbourhoods
Traffic calming measures will be installed downtown, on the Southeast Hill and Ranchlands over the next year in hopes of reducing speeding in residential areas or improve pedestrian safety.
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Digital media company drawing attention to the Lethbridge
Lethbridge has been gaining national and international attention thanks to a local digital media production company that has partners up with a few local organizations.
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Mortgage demand drops despite rates coming off recent highs
Mortgage rates fell back from their recent highs, but demand dropped for the fourth straight week.
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RMWB asked to bid on hosting Alberta Summer Games in 2026
The Alberta government has asked the RMWB to consider hosting the biannual Alberta Summer Games in 2026. If Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo hosts the games, about 2,000 to 2,500 coaches, chaperones, officials and athletes between the ages of 11 and 16 are expected to compete in 10 to 14 sports.
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