Seniors in Fort Macleod will have new affordable housing options thanks to a $7.25-million investment by the Governments of Canada and Alberta. This funding will support the regeneration of 37 affordable housing units at the Macleod Pioneer Lodge, owned by the Willow Creek Foundation. More information is available online. Call 403-515-2963. New affordable housing options … Read more
More affordable housing options will soon be available for seniors in Innisfail, thanks to a $17.6 million investment by the Governments of Canada and Alberta. Autumn Glen Lodge currently contains 62 units, which will be replaced with a new, 60-unit lodge and a minimum of 30 units of seniors’ self-contained apartments. The full release is … Read more
The Governments of Canada and Alberta are working together to build new affordable housing for low-income seniors in Edson, Alberta. A joint investment of some $12.1 million will support the expansion of the Parkland Lodge and fund 62 rooms in the three-storey, 102-unit building. The new lodge, operated by the Evergreens Foundation, will include activity … Read more
The trend measure of housing starts in Canada was 182,137 units in February compared to 188,761 in January, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six-month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates (SAAR)1 of housing starts. More information is available online. Housing starts in St. John’s, Census … Read more
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) celebrated the official opening of WestEnd Commons, a 26-unit affordable housing community developed by St. Matthews Non Profit Housing Inc. in Winnipeg, Man. Minister of State (Social Development) Candice Bergen (Portage-Lisgar, Man.) attended the event, along with representatives from the Manitoba government and the City of Winnipeg. The full release is … Read more
Economists and market analysts with Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) shared their key insights and forecasts for Saskatchewan’s housing markets at CMHC Housing Outlook Conference. In Saskatchewan’s new home market, total housing starts are expected to decline in both 2015 and 2016. “Lower oil prices will have a dampening effect on investment and economic growth. This will … Read more
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) economists and market analysts shared their key insights and forecasts for Manitoba’s housing market at CMHC’s annual Housing Outlook Conference today. CMHC experts presented to hundreds of housing industry stakeholders on economic, demographic and other factors impacting Manitoba’s key markets including Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, Portage la Prairie and Thompson. … Read more
Housing starts in St. John’s, Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) were trending at 1,455 units in January compared to 1,262 in December according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving average of the monthly seasonally adjusted annual rates of housing starts. Call 709-772-2403. Housing starts in Halifax, Census Metropolitan … Read more
According to the Canada Mortage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s first quarter 2015 “Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition”, housing starts in 2015 will remain similar to levels observed in 2014 and broadly in line with economic and demographic trends. By 2016, slight moderation is expected. “Our market outlook calls for gradual moderation in the pace of new home … Read more
The governments of Canada and Northwest Territories announced an additional combined investment of more than $18 million over five years in order to offer more affordable housing in the Northwest Territories. “By partnering with the provinces and territories to invest in affordable housing, our government is improving the quality of life for low-income Canadians, and will create … Read more
