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Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA — The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable…
Local demand surges for Canadian-made food and household goods, but retailers lag
Food and household goods companies in Canada say they’re seeing a surge in demand as…
Buy Canadian: Purchasing patriotism sees renewed push amid rising tariffs
Buy Canadian sentiment is seeing a resurgence across the country as backlash to U.S. tariffs…
First Nations stuck in ‘spiralling cycle’ during wildfires: federal housing advocate
OTTAWA — First Nations are stuck in a “spiralling cycle” during wildfire seasons due to…
Relief in Summerland, B.C., as fire evacuations end, but 150 structures damaged, lost
Most residents of Summerland, B.C., are now able to return home after being chased out…
Ontario, Canada governments announce $1 billion for infrastructure to support housing
OTTAWA — Ontario and Ottawa are announcing up to $1 billion to help municipalities in…
B.C. wildfire evacuees return home to assess the damage, start to rebuild
CLINTON — At the age of 52, Steve Larabie is facing the daunting task of…
‘We don’t even have a phone’: Aging B.C. wildfire evacuees faced unique challenges
VANCOUVER — Helen Benallick said she was fast asleep with her husband at their home…
B.C. home sales weighed down by Lower Mainland, fall almost 7 per cent in July
VANCOUVER — A weak market in the Lower Mainland is weighing on homes sales in…
Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA — Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to…
Quebec premier open to allowing U.S. wines on store shelves, with conditions
YAMACHICHE — Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette says she’s open to allowing U.S. wines to return…
N.S. Court of Appeal says province can’t deny people in tents enhanced income support
HALIFAX — Nova Scotia’s Court of Appeal ruled Wednesday that the province cannot refuse enhanced…
Housing minister says B.C. in talks with Ottawa over cutting development cost charges
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s housing minister said her government is working with Ottawa to help…
Carney promises $2.7 billion to build rental homes in Toronto
OTTAWA — The federal government is investing at least $2.7 billion to build more than…
Carney comes to Alberta, talks housing, rides a sprayer, hears from separatists
RED DEER — Prime Minister Mark Carney came to the Alberta heartland Wednesday to announce…