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Durham will get moving with Metrolinx plan
DURHAM — With 2.6 million people expected to move to the GTA over the next two decades, an extensive public transit system is going to be needed to avoid gridlock. […]
Continue readingDurham schools ranked in Fraser report
DURHAM — The grades are out on academic performances in Ontario’s elementary schools, and Durham schools are all over the map. The Fraser Institute released its annual report cards on […]
Continue readingWhitby pays a little more to offer a little more
It would be easy to criticize the Town of Whitby for hundreds of thousands of dollars in extra expenditures for renovations at Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Too easy, in fact. […]
Continue readingBuilding permit sales drop, but construction value soars in Town of Whitby
Another solid month for building permit sales in the Town of Whitby. Although total sales slipped to 48 last month from 57 in February 2011, construction value got a significant […]
Continue readingToronto Hydro warns public about a scam involving power saving machine
Toronto Hydro is warning the public of a new type of power scam making its way across the area. Authorities say residents have been approached either in person or over […]
Continue readingUnemployment rate down in February, but fewer people were looking for work
The Canadian unemployment rate was lower last month, but it’s not all good news. Stats Canada says the rate sipped two-notches to 7.4 per cent, as nearly 38,000 people stopped […]
Continue readingDurham Real Estate Proves to be a Good Investment
DURHAM REGION, March 8, 2013 –There were 751 re-sale homes sold in February according to the Durham Region Association of REALTORS® (DRAR). Sales have increased 47% since January, but fallen […]
Continue readingDurham Region Home Sales Continue to Climb
DURHAM REGION, March 6, 2012 – Durham REALTORS® reported 848 sales in the month of February, an increase of 266 sales or 31% from January. “As of the end of […]
Continue readingOshawa building permit sales in February nearly identical from a year ago
Building permit says in Oshawa last month were pretty much on par with the same month in 2011. A total of 71 permits were sold, compared 72 in February 2011, […]
Continue readingOshawa passes 2.3-per cent tax hike
OSHAWA — Oshawa is coming in with the lowest tax increase in Durham this year, a 2.3-per cent increase, or $32 on a home valued at $200,000. Overall, the total […]
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