Greatest Boom Ever

Banned fake lawns are quietly appearing on council‑owned nature strips in Sydney and Melbourne, slipping past inspectors because they look so real – even as fresh thermal imaging shows artificial turf can bake to nearly 90C, turbocharging crackdowns over heat, microplastics and biodiversity harm.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yu78sz4x     

Municipal leaders around Edmonton have mixed feelings about potential changes to their provincial ridings.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3pvsxb2k  

Sydney and New South Wales’ top suburbs poised for home price growth have been revealed, with a new property paradox emerging, as million-dollar postcodes fuel the greatest momentum even as half of all buyers in the Greater Sydney area opt for affordable units.   Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3fbfm7br       

After years of a severe housing shortage and many buyers being shut out of the market, the times are changing in Canada’s housing sector.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mryex4dp      

Canada’s tourism industry is struggling to find workers as employers face tighter rules on foreign  labour  and fewer Canadians stepping into the sector.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2h6b3jz9     

In the face of ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the resulting energy shortages, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is recommending that consumers reduce their energy consumption. This is expected to help people tackle their rising energy bills. Meanwhile, several governments are putting energy restrictions in place to mitigate the risk of shortages, with greater uncertainty around how long the conflict might last.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/36k2hh9s     

St. Albert's Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) tax compliance rate is significantly lower than that in other municipalities, city administration told council last week while presenting the Downtown Business Association's (DBA) budget last week.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bdefh56z      

Australia is on the cusp of the largest intergenerational wealth transfer in history, with a groundbreaking new report revealing the unexpected suburbs where the next generation is set to inherit staggering property fortunes in 2026.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yrud6jfn  

One of Edmonton’s newest  neighbourhoods  is still on the drawing boards.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/ypmmhdrh  

A new community on Calgary’s east side reflects the qualities of its namesake — leadership, way-showing, connection,  unity  and direction. Bellwether, historically meaning the ram that leads the flock, but also meaning trendsetter and innovator, is a community that aims to be at the forefront of positive change through its design, community  initiatives  and lifestyle offerings.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/52upx9fu     

One of the fundamental principles of the provincial government’s strategy for attracting artificial intelligence (AI) data centres to Alberta, released in 2024, is BYOP — bring your own power.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/43skutv9  

Alberta’s economy is expected to outperform much of the country this year despite a turbulent global backdrop, according to a new quarterly outlook from ATB Financial – though economists warn the gains may not be evenly felt by households and businesses.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2en5anpv     

Look west or southward bound? This  isn’t  the title of a TV sitcom, but a question facing Canadian politicians and oil industry leaders.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/bmxbpc22    

One of the biggest draws of variable-rate mortgages is that they give you options.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4zj3hkyw