Share Affordability levels in Manitoba remained in line with the long term averages, as provincial real estate activity picked up over the remaining months of 2009 according to the latest report released by RBC Economics. The RBC Affordability measures for Manitoba, which capture the proportion of pre-tax household income needed to service the costs of [...]
Share Manitoba’s housing market remains relatively affordable despite a rise in homeownership costs for the first time since 2008, according to the latest quarterly housing report released on November 25th, 2009 by RBC Economics. The report by RBC Economics noted that the expected resurgence in Manitoba’s economy, along with an upswing in job growth should [...]
Share Homeowners in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are planning to spend on home renovations despite of the slowing economy according to a recent Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) survey. The RBC survey found that 73% of Saskatchewan and Manitoba plan to make renovations on their home within the next two years. The report goes on to [...]
Share There have been moderate changes in Manitoba’s housing affordability over the second quarter. It suggests that it is at a turning point, according to the latest housing report which was released on September 9th by RBC Economics. Senior Economist at RBC, Robert Hogue noted that the resale activity ramped up in the spring and [...]
Share Moose Jaw will be hosting the Western Canadian Classic (WCC) Dairy Show starting Tuesday August 24th till Saturday August 29th. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the WCC Dairy Show, and will be held at the Golden Mile Arena. The show consists of 90 – 100 dairy 4-H children across Western Canada. Kids [...]
Share Building permits are a good indicator of the health of the construction industry and in June we see gains in both the residential and non-residential sectors. Building permits in Toronto area was higher than expected, reaching 1.2%. Developers took out $932 million worth of permits in June, compared to the $921 million in May. [...]
