Paula Simons: Debate over future of Northlands Coliseum has lost its way City Columnist Paula Simons calls for a time out in the city’s redevelopment plans for Northlands Coliseum. Blow the whistle. Call a time out. Just stop, before we go any further with the city’s latest grand plans to “repurpose” Northlands Coliseum. Last spring, Northlands […]
Excess supply in Edmonton new housing market, research shows A crew works on a new house at 122 Street and 177 Avenue in the new Newcastle neighbourhood in northwest Edmonton. IAN KUCERAK / POSTMEDIA Growing supply and decreasing demand are helping create a buyer’s market for new homes in the Edmonton suburbs, show new figures […]
Inspection needed even when buying new condo Many buyers think it’s unnecessary to hire a building inspector before purchasing a new condo.CHEPKO DANIL / FOTOLIA.COM Many buyers think it’s unnecessary to hire a building inspector before purchasing a new condo. Prospective owners often assume a condo building and their unit of interest is fine and […]
Young adults still living at home a growing trend Rajveer Chohan, 24, lives with her parents at their home in Vancouver, BC, where she is seen Thursday, April 10, 2014. Chohan has plenty of company these days as a great many young people are opting to live at home. JASON PAYNE / PNG Back when […]
Avoid being mortgage poor with planning The housing market has recovered after the dip caused by tougher lending rules and prices continue to rise, so it might be time to act and leave renting behind.ANTON PRADO / FOTOLIA.COM Historically low mortgage rates are encouraging more people to enter the real estate market. While rates are […]
Don’t lose it on moving day If the whole family gets involved, moving doesn’t have to be such a chore. Mark important boxes for unpacking first. KURHAN / FOTOLIA.COM Moving is a big endeavour, and anyone who has done it will tell you one thing: It takes nearly twice as long to unpack as it […]
The home inspection dance Bruce McClure wrote Buy or Run, I’m a Real Home Inspector, Not a TV Celebrity to put the spotlight on problems in the industry. JEAN LEVAC / OTTAWA CITIZEN The home inspection business is like the Wild West, where anyone can print up a business card and call themselves an […]
Architect association honours four Edmonton members for their work The glass washroom pavilion in Borden Park, one of the projects overseen by city architect Carol Belanger. BRUCE EDWARDS /POSTMEDIA Four Edmonton architects are among 37 members of their profession across the country recognized this year with fellowships by the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. R. Allan […]
Alberta’s oilpatch finds it difficult to lure workers back after massive job cuts Roughnecks work at an Encana drilling site near Wembley, Atla., in this file photo. KEVIN HAMPSON / CALGARY HERALD After years of being a magnet for job seekers, Canada’s oilpatch is turning into a bit of a no-go place — and that’s […]
Leduc mayor hopes Ford distribution centre will spur more investment in region Leduc Mayor Greg Krischke said city officials worked for eight months to get a Ford Motor Co. parts warehouse and distribution centre to be developed. IAN KUCERAK / EDMONTON JOURNAL SHAREADJUSTCOMMENTPRINT A parts warehouse and distribution centre Ford Motor Co. plans to build […]