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Lifestyles Group proposes 188-unit seniors" residence at former CFB Rockcliffe
16+ hour, 57+ min ago (361+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer An Ottawa-based developer has submitted a proposal for a new six-storey retirement residence at the former CFB Rockcliffe, marking the latest expansion in the city's booming seniors' housing sector. Allan Jackson and Neel Chadha are…...
Northern municipalities may miss out on housing incentive program, FONOM warns
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (414+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities says a new federal-provincial incentive program aimed at lowering home construction costs is unlikely to deliver meaningful benefits in much of the North. The organization said it supports the…...
NCC and Ottawa Community Land Trust finalize 99-year lease for Riverside affordable housing project
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (446+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer OTTAWA " The National Capital Commission (NCC) has finalized a long-term lease agreement with the Ottawa Community Land Trust (OCLT) and its development partners to transform a vacant 0. 89-hectare federal site into a transit-oriented affordable housing…...
Westboro intensification: Three major residential projects proposed for Ottawa's west end
1+ week, 1+ day ago (485+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer OTTAWA " The face of Westboro is poised for a dramatic transformation as developers propose a trio of high-density residential projects that could represent a combined construction investment exceeding $600 million, according to industry cost benchmarks and…...
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1+ week, 1+ day ago (19+ words) RESCON hails federal, Ontario housing deal to cut DCs as a win for affordability and construction sector'Ontario Construction News...
Ottawa leaders rally behind "Yes to Housing" at 35th Annual Merkley Supply Show
1+ week, 2+ day ago (515+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe carried a clear message at the 35th annual Merkley Supply Show on Thursday: the construction industry is the primary engine for solving the region's housing crisis. As more than 900 contractors, architects, engineers,…...
Windsor to develop 48 homes on city-owned land under housing program
1+ week, 3+ day ago (400+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer A second major future development has been announced under the'Housing Solutions Made for Windsor'program. Developed by the 531 Pelissier Group, including'BK Cornerstone Design Build,'Philip Fernandes Designs, and'Realty ONE Group Iconic, the project includes 48 residential units....
Ottawa new home sales show modest gains in February despite sluggish start to the year
1+ week, 6+ day ago (325+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer Ottawa's new home market showed signs of life in February, with sales rising from both the previous month and the same period last year, according to a new industry report. There were 278 new home sales…...
Sault Ste. Marie invites developers to propose housing projects on city-owned land
3+ week, 2+ day ago (198+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer The City of Sault Ste. Marie is inviting private developers, housing providers and other community builders to submit proposals under the city's Access to Land program. Through this call for submissions, three city-owned properties are…...
GST cut on new homes a good move: RESCON
3+ week, 3+ day ago (315+ words) Ontario Construction News staff writer The House of Commons has passed Bill'C-4, Making Life More Affordable for Canadians Act, which includes the First-Time Home Buyers" GST Rebate. It"s a move that the Residential Construction Council of Ontario (RESCON) calls…...