Source: The Canadian Press Staff, globalnews.ca, August 29, 2020 COVID-19 could still pose a risk to prices, sales and new building projects. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is bracing for further impacts on the housing market from the COVID-19 pandemic. The housing market will have to reckon with significant short-term uncertainty, as well as falling… Continue reading Canada’s Housing Market Faces Uncertainty
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Sask. Landlords Want Eviction Suspensions Lifted
Source: Bryan Eneas, cbc.ca, July 02, 2020 One rental property owner is currently out $10k in unpaid rent money. It’s the start of a new month and for some that means rent’s due. For others, it could mean another missed payment that may not be recouped. In March, the government suspended residential evictions due to… Continue reading Sask. Landlords Want Eviction Suspensions Lifted
Canadian Municipalities Could Face $20b Budget Shortfall Due to Coronavirus
Source: CBC Radio, cbc.ca, June 07, 2020 Unlike other levels of government, municipalities cannot run a deficit budget by law. Many Canadians may grumble this month as they open their property tax assessments. But by this time next year, that grumble could turn into a scream if municipalities can’t figure out different ways to bring… Continue reading Canadian Municipalities Could Face $20b Budget Shortfall Due to Coronavirus
In the First Half of 2020 Saskatoon Has Seen More Suspicious Fires Than They Did in All of 2019
Source: Anna Mcmillan, globalnews.ca, May 29, 2020 Six incendiary fires have been confirmed in the past eight days alone. Less than halfway through the year, Saskatoon has already seen more suspicious fires in 2020 than in all of 2019. There have been 50 incendiary fires this year, compared to 47 in 2019, said Yvonne Raymer,… Continue reading In the First Half of 2020 Saskatoon Has Seen More Suspicious Fires Than They Did in All of 2019
In Some Regions, Canadian House Prices Could Drop by 25%
Source: THE CANADIAN PRESS, globalnews.ca, May 28, 2020 The drop in home prices will come along with a “historic recession” this year as the economic shock of COVID-19 continues to grow. Canada’s housing agency says it expects home prices and sales will decline substantially this year and still won’t have recovered by the end of… Continue reading In Some Regions, Canadian House Prices Could Drop by 25%
Firefighters Respond to Another Boarded-up House Fire in Saskatoon
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, May 28, 2020 The fire, which Firefighters located at the rear of a boarded-up home, resulted in $30,000 worth of damages. SASKATOON — A boarded up house and garbage bin were set on fire Wednesday morning causing $30,000 in damage, the Saskatoon Fire Department says. Fire crews responded to… Continue reading Firefighters Respond to Another Boarded-up House Fire in Saskatoon
Cigarette Caused Saskatoon Fire Resulting in $1.3m in Damages
Source: CTV News Staff, Saskatoon CTV News, May 26, 2020 The fire, caused by the improper disposal of a cigarette, originated between two structures and spread quickly. SASKATOON — The investigation into a two-alarm, multi-residential, multi-structure fire that occurred in the 100 block of East Hampton Boulevard on Saturday night has concluded, according to the… Continue reading Cigarette Caused Saskatoon Fire Resulting in $1.3m in Damages
Trudeau Seeking 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave for Workers
Source: Rachel Aiello, ctvnews.ca, May 25, 2020 Trudeau has said that no one should have to choose between taking a day off work due to illness, or being able to pay their bills. OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced his government intends to move forward on talks with the provinces and territories on… Continue reading Trudeau Seeking 10 Days of Paid Sick Leave for Workers
Saskatoon Man Credits Neighbor for Saving His Daughter From House Fire
Source: Nathaniel Dove, globalnews.ca, May 25, 2020 The family’s home was destroyed along with the duplex next door. Alvin Albert said his neighbour saved his daughter’s life. “If Wayne wasn’t there in time, my daughter would have been gone,” he told Global News. Read the full story here… For the latest information and for more… Continue reading Saskatoon Man Credits Neighbor for Saving His Daughter From House Fire
Has COVID-19 Made This a Good Time to Buy a House?
Source: Erica Alini, globalnews.ca, May 19, 2020 The short answer is: it’s complicated Many prospective homebuyers in Canada’s priciest markets are wondering whether the economic crisis triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic comes with a silver lining for them. Will this, perhaps, be their chance to finally step on the property ladder? Read full article here…… Continue reading Has COVID-19 Made This a Good Time to Buy a House?