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Oshawa 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 […]
Continue readingAjax and Pickering mayors push business growth
The mayors of Pickering and Ajax were singing the same tune during separate addresses to the Ajax and Pickering Board of Trade, highlighting the need to attract and retain businesses. […]
Continue readingCurrent Hwy. 407 owners will build Durham extension Province announces 407 east extension will be built by 2015
DURHAM — Durham residents are closer to driving on the Hwy. 407 east extension after the Province announced a preferred bidder for the contract to build the road. In […]
Continue readingAfter positive first quarter report, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation now forecasting housing prices will stabilize
The hot housing market is expected to stabilize over the next two years with prices, sales, and new construction leveling out. Regional Economist for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Ted […]
Continue readingDurham Region receives acknowledgement for exceptional work on accessibility act
Excellence Canada has recognized Durham Region as a leader in accessibility, thanks to the region staffs tireless work in going above and beyond obligations. VP of Operations for Excellence Canada, […]
Continue reading“Stay the course” budget approved in Ajax
Councillors in Ajax have approved the town’s 2012 budget, and the document is being called a “stay the course” financial plan. Budget Chair Renrick Ashby says there will be a […]
Continue readingTown of Whitby approves a 2.79 percent tax increase
The Town of Whitby’s 2012 budget was passed by council Thursday night, and it does come with a modest tax increase. The 2.79 percent increase will add an additional $36 […]
Continue readingCanada’s inflation rate was up in January
Stats Canada says rising gasoline prices last month helped propel the country’s annual inflation rate up 2 notches to 2.5 percent. The agency says consumer prices overall rose by half […]
Continue readingDespite 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 […]
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