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 — 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 readingThe 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 readingDURHAM — 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 readingThe 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 readingExcellence 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 readingCouncillors 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 readingThe 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 readingStats 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 readingA 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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