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Sorry to burst your “Bubble”
Dec 29, 2009 15:40 - 0 Comments
The media has been in frenzy lately regarding he possibility of a “housing bubble”. But what does a housing bubble really mean…and is it possible that Canada is actually heading into a housing bubble?
Let’s start off simple. A housing bubble is a term used by economists, real estate agents, mortgage professionals and the like to [...]
New Affordable Housing in Grunthal
Oct 21, 2009 9:55 - 0 Comments
On October 16th, 2009 ground was broken on a new complex for senior housing in Grunthal, Manitoba.
Funding in the amount of $2.7 million has been made available for the initiative through Canada`s Economic Action Plan, as many of you might know this is the federal government’s plan to stimulate the economy and create jobs during [...]
Affordable Housing Project Opens in Pinehouse
Oct 21, 2009 6:27 - 0 Comments
A new rental housing project for low to moderate income seniors has officially opened on October 16th in Pinehouse. The opening of this new rental project is thanks to a $300,000 funding commitment from the federal and provincial governments.
The project is owned and operated by the Village of Pinehouse, and will increase the availability of [...]
Town of Cape St. George Recieves Housing Related Infrastructure Funds
Oct 17, 2009 7:46 - 0 Comments
The Government of Canada has announced today that the Town of Cape St. George has been approved for 2 infrastructure loans as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
The Town of Cape St. George has been approved for more than $230,000 in low-cost loans from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Municipal Infrastructure Lending Program [...]
British Columbia Partnership for Social Housing Renovations
Oct 17, 2009 5:46 - 0 Comments
The Government of Canada and Government of British Columbia have announced on October 14th 101 renovation and retrofit projects totalling $177 million. This is cost shared under the Housing Renovation Partnership, a jointly funded program to renovate and retrofit social housing over the next two years; this will be creating an estimated 1,130 jobs.
Federal funding [...]
New Affordable Housing in Saskatoon
Oct 16, 2009 9:22 - 0 Comments
On October 13th, the details for two new affordable housing projects have been announced; these projects will see approximately $2.8 million invested into Saskatoon and a total of 12 homes built for low income families, including persons living with disabilities.
The funding for these two projects has been made available through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, the [...]
Supportive Housing Opens in Vancouver Downtown Eastside
Oct 15, 2009 12:57 - 0 Comments
92 units of supportive housing is now open at the Lux in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for people who are dealing with addictions, mental health and at risk of homelessness. This was made possible by funding from federal, provincial and community partners.
The federal government, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has provided a $4.75 million [...]
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