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Despite lower than usual census numbers, Durham MPP believes the future is bright for the region
A population boom west of Saskatchewan, has seen the number of new residents in Ontario at its lowest point in a number of years. Higher minimum wage, the economic strength of crude oil refineries and an excess of jobs has seen new immigrants pushing towards the countries west coast. Durham MPP John O’Toole believes that […]
Continue readingCanada’s population grows to nearly 33.5 million
Data from the 2011 Census is being released Wednesday and according to Stats Canada, the national population grew 5.9 percent since 2006, to almost 33.5 million. The GTA’s population grew by 9.2 percent, and Stats Can spokesperson André Langdon says the City of Toronto itself, can thank downtown condo development for much of its growth. […]
Continue readingStrong start to 2012 for the Town of Whitby, as building permit sales soar in January
Building activity in the Town of Whitby is off to a flying start in 2012. A total of 74 permits were sold last month, which was up from 51 in January 2011. Nearly all the sales came in the residential sector, more than double last year’s numbers. Despite the increase in the number of permits […]
Continue readingCouncillors in Pickering to freeze salaries in 2012
Pickering councillors have approved a motion to freeze their own salaries for 2012. In an effort to show an understanding of what people are going through in these tough economic times, Councillor Jennifer O’Connell says they’ve decided to forgo their annual pay raise. Some councillors were opposed to the move however, such as Doug Dickerson, […]
Continue readingFewer Canadians expect to retire on time
Longer lifespans, high debts, a weak economy and volatile markets are continuing to impact retirement savings for Canadians. A new poll done for Sun Life Financial shows only three in ten Canadians plan to retire at age 66. Vice-President Kevin Press says in order to stay on track with future planning, you should talk to […]
Continue readingMajor student housing project turned down by Oshawa council
A major student housing project proposed for north Oshawa was turned down by council Tuesday night. A developer was looking to build a 4-storey, 75 unit apartment building on Ritson Road, near Coldstream Drive, which is between Taunton and Conlin. A staff report recommended the proposal be rejected, and council did just that. Mayor John […]
Continue readingOshawa landlords lose students’ housing appeal Ontario Municipal Board rejects zoning change for campus-area homes
Oshawa’s zoning bylaws can’t be used to work around restrictions on housing near the UOIT and Durham College campus, landlords were told recently in an Ontario Municipal Board ruling. The City has a licensing bylaw that limits to four the number of bedrooms that can be rented in homes near the campus. In 2010, a […]
Continue readingCity taxes to rise 2.93 per cent in Pickering
Residents will see an increase of 2.93 per cent on City taxes after Pickering council gave final approval to the 2012 budget. The budget was praised by councillors as lean, focused on maintaining services, but some concerns regarding the City’s debt levels were raised, with $7.1 million in debt budgeted for 2012. http://www.durhamregion.com/news/article/1303002–city-taxes-to-rise-2-93-per-cent-in-pickering
Continue readingDurham building permits jump 11 per cent in 2011
DURHAM — Building activity was booming in Durham in 2011. Last year saw $1.5 billion worth of building permits issued, an increase of 11.7 per cent over 2010. The permits included 3,667 for new residential units compared with 3,012 the year before. In addition, the total supply of new housing on the market in Durham […]
Continue readingSiemens Canada to Bring 350 High-Skilled Jobs to Pickering
Pickering, ON, February 29, 2012 – Today, at his annual address to the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Mayor Dave Ryan announced that Siemens Canada will be establishing a 190,000 square foot facility in Pickering. Mayor Ryan announced to 180 attendees that this facility will house high-tech manufacturing, research and development, and LEED-certified office space. Most […]
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