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Durham College Phase Three plan is on schedule
Plans for a 36,000 square foot facility focusing on hospitality, tourism and urban agriculture are well underway at Durham College. President Don Lovisa says Phase Three is on schedule. He says they’re in the process of seeking site plan approvals from the Town of Whitby so they can begin to build. Lovisa says the Phase […]
Continue readingDurham Region Real Estate – A Great Investment
DURHAM REGION, August 5, 2011 – The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® reported 906 sales for the month of July. So far in 2011 there have been a total of 6,213 sales in Durham Region which represents a 3.7% decrease over last year. With 1,328 new listings reported in July the total number of homes […]
Continue readingNew Schools Being Built in Durham
The Durham District School Board (DDSB) is pleased to announce that it received Ministry of Education approval to proceed with the construction of a new elementary school in Brooklin. Ministry approval was received on July 15, 2011. “The Durham District School Board is pleased to receive Ministry approval for this significant investment in our school […]
Continue readingDurham Homes Are in Demand
DURHAM REGION, July 6, 2011 – The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® reported 1,046 sales for the month of June, a slight increase from 1,040 in May. This represents a 13.7% increase from June 2010 when there were 920 sales. “At the mid-point of 2011 there have been a total of 5,057 sales which is […]
Continue readingAjax recognized as a top cycling community
250 bicyclists participating in the annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure are continuing on their journey to the Ontario/Quebec border after an overnight stay in Ajax. The town is touting the stay as a celebration of its accomplishments in cycling. Mayor Steve Parish says the activity is an important component of any progressive and dynamic community. […]
Continue readingCity of Oshawa in fighting mode over 407 and proposed ethanol plant
The City of Oshawa is gearing up for a couple of battles. At this week’s Strategic Plan meeting, councillors talked about the ethanol plant proposed for the waterfront and the 407 east extension. Regarding the 407, Mayor John Henry says they just found out the province wants municipalities to cover the costs for infrastructure upgrades […]
Continue readingStudy suggests Pickering lands continue to be held for a future airport
Transport Canada says the Pickering lands are still the best option for an airport. The study was released Monday, saying the Greater Golden Horseshoe will most likely need an airport by 2027 and based on the site size, proximity to highways and low population density the Pickering Lands should continue to be set aside for […]
Continue readingNew housing construction steady
DURHAM — Construction began on 197 new homes in June for the Oshawa Census Metropolitan Area, which includes Whitby and Clarington. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the number of home starts was virtually unchanged from the same period last year. http://newsdurhamregion.com/article/181994
Continue readingDurham housing market on the rise
DURHAM — Real estate sales in Durham Region were up almost 10 per cent in May compared to April. Almost 1,040 houses were sold in May 2011 for an average selling price of $316,057, according to the Durham Region Association of Realtors. Compared to May 2010, sales are up 1.3 per cent. “Durham Region is […]
Continue readingAjax and Pickering, cities of the future
AJAX — Ajax and Pickering have made a mark in the American Cities of the Future 2011/2012 report. The report by fDi Magazine names Ajax as the 10th-place finisher for economic potential, seventh for cost effectiveness, and seventh for infrastructure in the micro cities category. Pickering finished 10th for quality of life. Micro cities have […]
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