Calgary’s rising house prices, low inventory persist along with high levels of interprovincial migration
New figures from the Calgary Real Estate Board show that the seller's market continues in Calgary along with higher prices for homes.
Consumer
Apr 1
Spring will be ‘pivotal moment’ for housing market, Royal LePage CEO says
More than half of would-be homebuyers indicated they’ve had to postpone their property search amid the central bank’s rapid tightening cycle.
Money
Feb 27
Interest rates may have peaked – is it time to jump into the housing market?
The Bank of Canada's shift in tone on future interest rate decisions could have some would-be homebuyers taking a look at the spring housing market, experts say.
Money
Jan 26
Alternative drug now available as Ozempic shortage looms
Novo Nordisk, the company that makes Ozempic, has been warning doctors that the drug will be difficult to get as the new year looms.
Health
Nov 3, 2023
Bank of Canada expected a steeper home price decline. Why it could still come
Higher interest rates could lead to a further slowing in Canada's housing market heading into the winter, some economists argue, as the Bank of Canada's key rate remains elevated.
Money
Oct 27, 2023
Denis LePage, co founder of Montreal disco powerhouse duo Lime, dies at 74
With a stream of Billboard chart hits, Denis LePage helped define an era of Canada’s discotheques as part of the duo Lime. LePage, died Monday of cancer at age 74.
Entertainment
Sep 1, 2023
Interest rate hikes have returned. But don’t expect home prices to drop
Two straight interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are expected to cool the national housing market but experts say not to expect price drops.
Economy
Jul 13, 2023
Canada’s housing market keeps changing. How to navigate the bidding process
Bidding on a home is both an emotional and financial decision. Here's what experts say you should be considering in order to craft a winning bid.
Money
Jul 15, 2023
Sask. Ministry of Health give timeline of health professional work expansion
Regulations and policies are being amended in Saskatchewan over the next year to expand the roles of pharmacists, advanced care paramedics and nurse practitioners.
Health
Jun 16, 2023
The Bank of Canada’s key rate rose again. Why another hike in July ‘looks likely’
The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday amid concerns about a hot economy keeping the inflation higher.
Economy
Jun 7, 2023
Young investors questioning ‘risky’ call to become landlords amid higher rates
More than half of young real estate investors are considering selling their property as rising interest rates hurt their business cases, a Royal LePage survey shows.
Money
May 25, 2023
Canada’s spring housing market has plenty of buyers but is short on supply
Home sales in Canada have been on the rise in recent months, with prices beginning to 'stabilize' after a steep housing correction, according to CREA.
Money
Apr 14, 2023
What the Bank of Canada’s rate hold means for the spring housing market
A hold in interest rates from the Bank of Canada could bring some prospective buyers and sellers off the sidelines and into the housing market, some observers say.
Money
Mar 9, 2023
Bank of Canada says it can pause rate hikes as inflation set to ‘decline significantly’
The Bank of Canada's key interest rate now stands at 4.5 per cent following eight consecutive increases aimed at cooling inflation.
Economy
Jan 25, 2023
Canada’s ban on foreign homebuyers comes into effect on Jan. 1. Here’s what to know
Starting in the new year, foreign commercial enterprises and people will not be allowed to buy residential properties in Canada for two years.
Canada
Jan 1, 2023
Will 2023 be your year to enter the housing market? What 1st-time buyers need to know
Home sales and prices have fallen in 2022 as the Bank of Canada raised its policy interest rate in a bid to cool searing-hot inflation.
Canada
Dec 27, 2022
Hamilton rents ‘sky-high’ amid pandemic: report
Growing cost and demand for rentals amid coronavirus pandemic are creating a "complex issue" for Hamilton.
Aug 27, 2020
Quebec shocked by NDP Leader Jack Layton’s declining health, medical leave
MONTREAL - Quebecers expressed sadness and shock Tuesday at the news that Jack Layton is taking a sick leave less than three months after his historic electoral triumph in the province.
Jul 26, 2011
Charest honours leaders of Quebec’s Quiet Revolution
At a ceremony Monday night to mark the 50th anniversary of Quebec’s Quiet Revolution, Premier Jean Charest presented commemorative medals to 50 leaders in the period of rapid social and economic change, mostly following the June 22, 1960, election of the Liberal government of Jean Lesage.
Sep 21, 2010
Quebec’s Shatner, Villeneuve receive top national awards
Oscar-nominated Quebec director Denis Villenueve, Oscar-winning composer Howard Shore and Montreal's William Shatner are among many honoured with the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards, it was announced Thursday.
Mar 3, 2011