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Federal government invests additional $15 million in A.R.C. Initiative
The federal government is extending a program which bridges together small business and post-secondary education. The Applied Research Commercialization Initiative will run through March of 2013, and be given an […]
Continue readingHousing start numbers hit a four year high in Oshawa
The Oshawa CMA was the exception to Ontario’s slow down in housing starts last month. According to Canada Mortgage and Housing, there was a four-year record high number of single-detached […]
Continue readingDurham Region officials taking a good look at affordable housing
Durham is ensuring everyone will have a say in the Region’s housing strategy. Housing Services recently held a forum to hear comments and concerns from key players, including builders, landlords […]
Continue readingLow Interest Rates Continue to Inspire Savvy Buyers
DURHAM REGION, December 8, 2011 – Christine Marquis, 2012 President of the Durham Region Association of REALTORS®, reported “Residential sales in Durham Region remain healthy at 771 sales for the […]
Continue readingIt’s Durham’s time for support from the province
A local MPP is voicing his displeasure with the McGuinty government, for not fulfilling major promises for Durham Region over the past eight years. Durham MPP John O’Toole says it’s […]
Continue readingDurham Region and developer fighting a claim against the energy-from-waste incinerator in court
Clarington’s incinerator project is going to court. Environmental group, DurhamCLEAR claims the region has no right to build the energy-from-waste incinerator, because it violates a Clarington zoning bylaw. Wednesday, lawyers […]
Continue readingOntario Moves To Cap Rent Increases
McGuinty Government Proposes To Stabilize Rent Increase Guideline To Protect Tenants Legislation to be introduced today would, if passed, ensure that the annual Rent Increase Guideline is capped at 2.5 […]
Continue readingDurham Region given high marks for fiscal responsibility
Durham Region is getting credit for their fiscal responsibility. CD Howe institute examined the budgets of Canadian municipalities with populations over 250,000, or a budget of at least $500-million. Regional […]
Continue readingNew investors face tighter credit score demands
New CMHC numbers suggest lenders and the default insurer itself are increasingly relying on a borrower’s credit score to evaluate an application – something likely to affect new real estate […]
Continue readingPublic meeting to be held for residents living in the Lynde Creek Watershed
Residents living in the Lynde Creek Watershed are being invited to participate in the creation of a plan for the community. The Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority are developing a […]
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