Greatest Boom Ever

Australians already buckling under soaring household costs are facing the prospect of yet another rate rise, with new research revealing which cities are feeling the bill shock most acutely.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/55jvspsm         

Calgary’s condominium market is not like Toronto’s or Vancouver’s, and that’s good news given the struggle those markets have experienced in recent years with oversupply and insufficient demand.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5n3vrvjn     

The income Canadians need to afford a home fell between August and September across all major housing markets except one, according to Ratehub’s latest affordability report.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/ 46cm 3p2p    

Buying new generally involves a price premium over resale homes, including condominiums, and a new study suggests that the price spread in Edmonton’s real estate market is among the largest in Canada.           Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5aftab8a      

With festivals, concerts, attractions, events, plus bars, pubs, and clubs, Edmonton is clearly an entertainment city.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/m92bvdb3     

Public trust in the City of Calgary is the highest it’s been in eight years, according to the latest citizen satisfaction survey.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yrw6vby4      

I build infill housing in Edmonton, and I understand why the debate over the city’s new zoning rules has become so heated. Residents are worried about parking, garbage collection, privacy, sunlight, neighbourhood character and the scale of new buildings beside older homes. Those concerns deserve a serious response.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/48mfmnxn     

Helcim CEO Nic Beique says it was clear that if Monday’s separation vote ended up supporting independence, he’d likely be looking to relocate the Calgary-based tech company — and is pleased that didn’t happen.           Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5ejn6752     

There is nothing small about small businesses when it comes to the employment of Airdrie residents and driving the local economy.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/y9amsykz  

Compared to 2025, September was a relatively slow month for building permits in Medicine Hat, with a total of 48 issued, and just one for housing.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/55mjyhm2      

For Sydneysider Peter Temby, keeping a roof over his head has sometimes meant going without meals.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/msvxdzc4  

Edmonton is considering waiving one-quarter of property taxes for three years to encourage new industrial developments as part of its upcoming four-year budget deliberations.         Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yn2bjkev     

Housing prices in Canada climbed faster than those in most developed countries, more than doubling since 2005, according to a new report.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/3asnjbyp  

Changes to relieve pressure from traffic congestion at 114 Street and 76 Avenue in Belgravia will be discussed as part of the next Edmonton budget.       Read more: https://tinyurl.com/4sxun9wd