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Two Gold Coast suburbs tipped to lead property price boom in 2026 (Australia)

Burleigh Waters and Ormeau are tipped to lead the Gold Coast’s property price growth in 2026, according to a leading property analyst.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3zd9tswy     

Apartment vacancy rates in rural Alberta reach new lows amid rising rents, survey finds (Alberta)

  When Kayla Copley moved to the central Alberta town of Rocky Mountain House, it took her more than four months to secure a rental apartment suitable for her and her seven-year-old son.        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mr48pa3x  

Smith doubles down on desire for Quebec-style immigration model for Alberta (Alberta)

  Premier Danielle Smith reiterated Saturday that Alberta’s government should have more control over immigration policy, while critics accused the premier of scapegoating newcomers and of inconsistency in her statements on immigration.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2mwphjm2  

Water supplies in central Alberta strong in early 2026 (Red Deer)

  A new report  indicates  two central Alberta rivers will receive plenty of mountain  runoff  this spring.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/yc8ep9sp       

Hobart’s cheapest rental suburbs revealed (Australia)

  There are just six Hobart suburbs where house renters can budget less than $500 per week to put a roof over their heads.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/57hezkjf     

Opinion: U.S. still a major partner despite current chaos of its administration (Canada)

  In the late 1970s, much was written about Americans coveting Canadian resources, including energy, minerals, lumber and fresh water. It seemed like Canada could be under threat from our southern neighbour, as well as from the U.S.S.R., of course, across our northern border.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/mrejemfk  

City acquired more than $5 million in real estate sale revenue last year (Medicine Hat)

  The City of Medicine Hat in 2025 sold 42 single -family lots and nine duplex lots in developed subdivisions, for total sales of $5.1 million.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/2ah8tabd  

Brisbane’s future property hotspots revealed amid push to build up not out (Australia)

    Future growth hotspots have been flagged amid intensified calls for Brisbane to build up, not out as the city falls well short of meeting housing demand.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/336ccxvd     

Geoff Russ: Alberta is not the black sheep of Confederation (Alberta)

    Canada should stay united by keeping Alberta in the fold with enthusiasm and  honour .       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3ty652zb     

Renters' rights advocates in Calgary call for landlord licensing system (Canada)

  The City of Calgary should introduce a landlord licensing program to protect tenants from unsafe living conditions and neglectful landlords, says a group that advocates on behalf of low-income renters.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4uh9eppe         

Even hot Calgary, Edmonton housing markets can't escape winter's chill (Alberta)

  For the first time in at least three years, Calgary and Edmonton — Canada’s hottest housing markets — are showing signs of a winter cooldown.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/4a9wfer3     

‘These are problems’: Danielle Smith says about Alberta’s challenges from population growth (Alberta)

    Premier Danielle Smith faced questions from reporters Friday after announcing plans for an Alberta-wide referendum on immigration and provincial powers.       Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/3d33uwnd     

St. Albert sees $3.6 million surplus for 2025 (St. Albert)

  St. Albert recorded a $3.6 million surplus in 2025, and revenue savings could signal reduced taxes for residents in April.        Read more:  https://tinyurl.com/39x7x64k