Canadian Housing News
Subtraction by subdivision; The news from Halton this week: Growth in this province is based on a..
What is the real cost of growth? In Halton Region, it seems, more than we can afford. Earlier this week, Halton Region Chair Gary Carr threatened to withdraw municipal approval for 40,000 housing units unless the province and development industry figure out who's paying how much and for what. "Growth," Carr noted succinctly, "doesn't pay for itself." In so saying, Carr got to the very heart of the matter: It takes more to build a community than shopping malls and subdivisions. You also need...
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Reid's Heritage Homes announces layoffs
Reid's Heritage Homes president Tim Blevins confirmed yesterday his company has permanently laid off about 30 workers from all levels of the organization. Blevins said a combination of factors, including general economic uncertainty, a slowdown in the housing market and a lack of availability of serviced land to build on, all contributed to the decision. Blevins said it was one of the most difficult choices he has had to make.
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Bank of Canada predicts economy rebounding by 2010
The economy is in good shape to weather a global recession, although growth will be anemic for the next six months, the Bank of Canada said today.
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Housing repossessions must be last resort: PM
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown ordered judges to ensure that home repossessions are only made by banks as a last resort as a looming recession threatens an increase in U.K. mortgage defaults.
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