Building Permit

• Building boom continues in Vernon, B.C.

  For the second consecutive year, the value of building permits issued was higher than ever before. But it's not expected to be enough to address Vernon's housing challenges.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2023
  
• City of Regina’s processes for developers helping to keep housing affordable, says new study

  In the summer of 2019, Regina undertook its Building Permits and Inspections Service Review following complaints from developers who were frustrated with the length of time it was taking. 

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2020
  
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• Ask the Expert: Are permits needed to build a deck, pergola or shed?

  Jennifer Crack from The City of Calgary joined Global News Morning to highlight which of you backyard home improvement projects need a permit.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 15, 2019
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• Saskatchewan construction permit values see major August to August decline

  Saskatchewan added PST to construction contracts last year, and now the value of construction permits has been declining. Critics believe the two are linked.

  Economy

  Oct 10, 2018
• Building permit alterations lead February building activity in Regina

  In Regina, building permits issued for residential and commercial alterations saw a colossal 104 per cent increase in the value of construction over this time last year with 119 permits issued for residential, commercial and industrial alterations.

  Canada

  Mar 12, 2018
• Saskatchewan posts 3rd highest building permit increase among provinces

  Building permits in Saskatchewan fro November 2017 were up 17.3 per cent year-over-year.

  Economy

  Jan 10, 2018
• Readers react with acceptance, vitriol after town tears down Alberta man’s house

  On Thursday, Global News reported that village of Carmangay officials claimed the homeowner had obtained a development permit and a building permit. However, the building permit was for a garage, not a house.

  Money

  Dec 2, 2016
• Planning home renos in Edmonton? You might need a permit

  After a long winter many Edmonton residents are itching to start home and yard renovations, but some require a permit. The City of Edmonton has some guidelines on what does and doesn’t require a permit.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 13, 2015
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• Builders in Vancouver complaining of long delays for permits

  Vancouver has been bragging about the record number of building permits it has issued in the first six months of the year.

  Jul 22, 2014