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Whitby building permit sales fall
Building permit sales were down in the town of Whitby last month. The town sold 69 permits, which was well below the 143 sold in July of 2011. Total construction […]
Continue readingOfficials discuss gaming possibilities in Whitby
The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is hoping council will be in agreement that the town should host an OLG gaming facility. The chamber is lobbying the idea to council, and […]
Continue readingOshawa fire officials update by-laws
The City of Oshawa has updated two fire services by-laws. The first deals with the placing of carbon monoxide detectors. Landlords and homeowners are required to ensure their residence has […]
Continue readingPhase three of Whitby campus expansion plan kicks off
Work is underway at Durham College in Whitby. Phase three of the Whitby Campus expansion is an $18 million centre for food expected to open in the fall of 2013. […]
Continue readingDurham Region Homes Stand Out When Comparing Affordability
DURHAM REGION, July 6, 2012 – The Durham Region Association of REALTORS® reported 1,122 sales for the month of June, a 10% decrease from 1248 in May. The month’s sales […]
Continue readingRe-Sale Market is Healthy and Balanced in Durham Region
DURHAM REGION, June 7, 2012 – Durham Region REALTORS® reported 1,248 sales for the month of May, an increase of 3% from April bringing the year-to-date sales to 4,968. “With […]
Continue readingPickering development decision heading to Ontario Municipal Board
PICKERING — Emery Homes is taking its plan for a Pickering development to the Ontario Municipal Board after council voted not to endorse the project. Patricia Foran, a lawyer with […]
Continue readingDalton McGuinty talks 407 in Durham
DURHAM — Hwy. 407 is coming to Oshawa, the Province reconfirmed as Premier Dalton McGuinty stopped in Durham Region to announce $1 billion to fund the highway’s extension to Harmony […]
Continue readingBuilding permit sales in Oshawa are lagging
The City of Oshawa is reporting a very solid month of April for building activity. Officials say a total of 126 building permits were sold, up from 103 for the […]
Continue readingWhitby building permit sales slowed in April
Building activity has slowed a bit in Whitby. Officials say last month, a total of 80 building permits were sold, down from 94 in April of last year. However, the […]
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