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Why Canada is on the cusp of a housing construction crisis

Why Canada is on the cusp of a housing construction crisis

Housing is about to get a lot more expensive in the next decade if the federal government’s immigration program bringing in skilled workers isn’t revamped. Many in the construction industry say there aren’t enough domestic workers going into jobs that don’t require an apprenticeship or certificate and the current system bringing in newcomers only covers highly skilled workers.

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Automotive, Business, Construction, Economy, Education, Manufacturing, Ontario/Quebec, Politics, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

A running list of Ontairo election promises in campaign for snap Feb. 27 vote

TORONTO — A running list of election promises announced by…

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How Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal networks are moving 'cocaine of the sea' through Canadian ports
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February 5, 2025

How Mexican cartels and Chinese criminal networks are moving ‘cocaine of the sea’ through Canadian ports

Chinese organized crime networks and Mexican cartels are using Canadian…

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Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada's fentanyl czar
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February 5, 2025

Former Mountie Kevin Brosseau appointed as Canada’s fentanyl czar

The federal government appointed former Mountie Kevin Brosseau as Canada’s…

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Want to get rid of fentanyl? Tackle money-laundering first, say experts
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February 5, 2025

Want to get rid of fentanyl? Tackle money-laundering first, say experts

As the federal government says it will introduce new measures…

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Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats
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February 5, 2025

Sheertex to temporarily lay off 40% of staff partly due to tariff threats

Canadian pantyhose-maker Sheertex is temporarily laying off 40 per cent…

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Business, Construction, Economy, Real Estate

February 5, 2025

Toronto home sales expected to rise 12% this year, but board says January saw drop

TORONTO — The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board says it…

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Business, Economy, Lifestyle, Transport, Travel

February 5, 2025

‘We took the hit’: Why some Canadians are cancelling U.S. travel plans

TORONTO — Every year Kathy Rowe and her husband exchange…

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Prince Rahim designated Aga Khan V, the 50th leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims
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February 5, 2025

Prince Rahim designated Aga Khan V, the 50th leader of Shia Ismaili Muslims

Rahim Al-Hussaini was named Wednesday as the new Aga Khan,…

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Ozzy Osbourne and original members of Black Sabbath reunite to headline final show
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February 5, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne and original members of Black Sabbath reunite to headline final show

Ozzy Osbourne has announced his final show — and it…

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