Greatest Boom Ever

Vacation home prices are expected to grow this year, despite concerns about the economy and global turmoil putting a damper on demand in some parts of the country.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/47xrvak9     

The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May  as a result of  energy disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East.     Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4ya4xj6p     

Affordably priced homes for families have long been in short supply in Canada’s housing market, especially in its largest markets.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/c284m92h      

It’s no secret that Calgary has seen a lot of residential construction over the last few years.         Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4h54a2k6       

Calgary isn’t in the Top 10 in Canada, and that’s likely good news for renters.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/wrbe942z     

It became harder for Canadians in most major cities to afford a mortgage in February, a new report by Ratehub.ca found on Thursday.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4nxs8kxs      

Canada faces a future in which national prosperity and sovereignty depend on how effectively we harness the regions best positioned to deliver results. The federal commitment to increase defence spending to $62.7 billion next year, and $150 billion by 2035, signals a shift in how the country prepares for a more contested world.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bddc7uh7     

More than half of Canadians say they are not living in their ideal home, according to a new report from Century 21. While most want more space, a majority cited affordability as the top barrier for moving into their dream dwelling.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yc5xtvc     

As Alberta attempts to be Canada’s top destination for data  centres , some of these power-hungry facilities could lead to an upward jolt in electricity prices, analysts say.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mr3u7jhd  

Property assessment notices were mailed to homeowners in Diamond Valley in the second week of March.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3uvrwxjv     

The Sylvan Lake town council has approved the 2026 operating budget, resulting in no tax rate increase.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/57m9btvf     

Forget the fancy deck or the new landscaping – Australian homeowners are now looking at their backyards as prime real estate for a different kind of upgrade: the granny flat.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yexn63jk  

With a deadline clock ticking, Alberta and Ottawa say they are making progress in negotiations on contentious environmental policies aimed at unlocking approval for a new oil pipeline to the British Columbia coast.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/49nxz7xt  

As global oil prices accelerate into high levels, a new study says they’re also shifting gears — expected to average US$95 a barrel for Brent crude for the rest of 2026 — and that will have major implications for Canada’s two largest oil-producing provinces.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bdcwc54k