Construction of new homes in Calgary is continuing on a record pace this year, despite the latest numbers for starts showing a slight slowdown.
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Monthly Archives: September 2025
Tariffs weigh on homebuyer decisions as Canadians eye interest rates
Many Canadians may be hitting the pause button on home buying decisions due to the uncertainty over tariffs involving the ongoing Canada-United States trade spat, a new survey has found. TD recently published last month the findings of a new survey conducted on its behalf by Harris Poll Canada that found, among respondents considering buying in the next two years, a significant share noted tariffs are holding them back.
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Beltline Business Improvement Area expansion aims to bring more people to the popular neighbourhood
More than 600 Calgary businesses will now have collective representation—and accompanying levies to pay—after a unanimous vote by city council.
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City of Calgary shouldn’t provide site for RV dwellers advises administration, citing high costs
High costs, lengthy development timelines and a small utilization rate have led City of Calgary administration to advise against a councillor’s proposal to find municipal land to accommodate people who live in their recreational vehicles.
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Federal loan keeps Alberta rail expansion on track after Dow pauses megaproject at terminal
Petrochemical companies and oil and gas players operating northeast of Edmonton will get access to expanded rail capacity after the federal government kicks in a $100-million loan.
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Nelson: Too little, too late — it’s time for a city hall reckoning
Finally, after four long and difficult years, city hall finally figured out what Calgary is about.
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CRA wins court battle after it says salesperson wrote off too many expenses
If you start a side business, you’re presumably doing so to make a profit, but this is not always the case. Some taxpayers operate a business as a way to write off personal expenses as business expenses, hoping to claim the resultant business losses against their day-job income, thus lowering their tax bill.
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Carney’s first five major projects include LNG, span across the country
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s long-anticipated first phase of nation-building projects includes a liquefied natural gas (LNG) expansion project and spans from coast to coast to coast, CTV News has confirmed.
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Okotoks housing market remains competitive
The real estate market in Okotoks was tight in August, as a result of fewer listings.
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Medalta thrilled to welcome steady flow of visitors in 2024; looking to make historic site more accessible
Medalta in the Historic Clay District welcomed more than 22,500 visitors last year, taking in the museum, educational programming and attending special events and shows, according to its 2024 annual report presented to a city committee this week.
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