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Federal Court of Appeal dismisses challenge to construction of massive CN Rail hub in GTA
A CN locomotive sits idle at the CN Stuart Yard west of the West Harbour GO station in Hamilton, Ont., Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Canadian National Railway Co. revised its earnings guidance for 2024 lower due to several factors including the recent labour stoppage that saw both Canada's major railways grind operations to a halt. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Peter Power
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The economic cost of ‘free’ roads is high. The political benefits are higher
Tony Keller
toronto
Doug Ford government unveils 95-year lease for waterfront spa at Ontario Place in Toronto
Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands at the podium as he makes an announcement at Toronto's Ontario Place, on Friday July 30, 2021. Ford announced that three companies; Live Nation, Therme Group and Ecorecreo Group, have been selected to redevelop the Ontario Place theme park on Toronto's waterfront, with plans for year-round attractions including a larger concert venue, pools, gardens and an adventure park. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Higher interest rates resulted in 30,000 fewer housing starts in Canada last year, CMHC says
A report by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says higher interest rates decreased housing starts by about 30,000 units in 2023.New homes are built in Ottawa on Monday, Aug. 14, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
real estate
A semi that’s fresh, bright, clean - and sound proof
Ossington Village home of Jeremy Mandel and Shorey Andrews. Renovation design by Nancy Chao and Luc Johnston, lloydlondon architects.
canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford won’t rule out buyback of Highway 407, valued at $29-billion
The 407 toll highway (running bottom to top of photo) passes under Jane St., as photographed from a helicopter on June 17 2019.
canada
Doug Ford’s Highway 401 tunnel could cost $60-billion or more – and wouldn’t solve congestion, say experts
Ontario is permanently raising the speed limit on parts of 10 highways across the province.Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria says several sections of Highways 401, 403, 406, 416 and Highway 69 will have a speed limits of 100 km/h. Traffic moves along Highway 401 in Toronto on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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NDP, BC Conservatives pitch housing, affordability plans on campaign trail
Conservative Leader John Rustad is flanked by construction workers while speaking during a campaign stop at a condo under construction, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday, September 27, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Doug Ford’s proposed tunnel under Highway 401 is transparently political
Marcus Gee
canada
In space-crunched Toronto, debate deepens over what’s more important: parking or affordable housing
Pedestrians pass through a parking lot in Toronto’s east-end on September 27, 2024. Located right next to Toronto’s Danforth neighbourhood, these parking lots are among many city-owned public land sites being studied for potential housing construction. September 27, 2024. (Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail)�
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Housing starts up in six largest cities but construction still not closing supply gap
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says construction of new homes in Canada's six largest cities rose four per cent year-over-year in the first half of 2024, but housing start levels were still not enough to meet growing demand. New home construction is seen in the Barrhaven neighbourhood of Ottawa on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
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Toronto’s Bentway announces expansion designed by the landscape architects behind the High Line
Alex Bozikovic
opinion
Doug Ford is driving Ontario down the wrong road
The Editorial Board
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Premier Doug Ford vows to dig massive tunnel under Highway 401 to address congestion
A stretch of the 401 highway in Whitby, Ont., is seen on April 30, 2024. Two grandparents, their infant grandchild and a man were killed a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Whitby on April 29 when a suspect vehicle was driving the wrong way while being chased by police. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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Canada has a housing problem. First Nations plan to fix it
The design for Taza, in southwest Calgary, is based around the cultural values of the Tsuut’ina Nation: giving back what one takes, building powerful connections to the land and promoting regeneration.
opinion
Who is to blame for Calgary’s Green Line debacle?
Kelly Cryderman
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Yukon says two main storage ponds at contaminated Eagle mine are nearing capacity, raising risks of another spill
Victoria Gold's Eagle gold mine site north of Mayo, Y.T., is shown in this handout aerial photo taken Wednesday, July 3, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Yukon Government
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Calgary's mayor asks province to salvage parts of halted Green Line transit project
Jyoti Gondek speaks to the media after being sworn-in as the new mayor of Calgary in Calgary, Alta., Monday, Oct. 25, 2021. Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek is urging the Alberta government to preserve pieces of the massive Green Line transit project now being dissolved. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
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Toronto to tackle traffic with increased fines for drivers and higher fees for builders
Traffic moves through the financial district in Toronto, Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Lahodynskyj
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Leslie Lookout Park is a bold, friendly face for Toronto’s Port Lands
Alex Bozikovic
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