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Tim Hortons pizza? Chain looks to break through in crowded food market – National

Tim Hortons executives and chefs have collectively eaten thousands of flatbread pizzas over the last several years. There were versions that were spicy, others that begged for flavoured oil to be added to the base and a slew designed to figure out which combination of cheeses would nail the “ooey …

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Search for home in Ontario real estate market ‘humbling’ for first-time buyers

This article is the second in Global News’ Spring Housing Buzz series, where we will investigate a number of different areas related to the spring real estate market in Ontario. You can read Part 1 here. First-time homebuyers Onairy and Joseph Baiya love their three-bedroom townhouse in Whitby, Ont., since …

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Responsible Gambling Council issues praise, warning for Ontario sports betting market

Shelley White applauds officials for their management of Canada’s only open market single-game sports betting industry. However, the CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council cautions against complacency in an ever-changing marketplace. The industry opened fully in Ontario on April 4, 2022. The province’s regulated market generated total gaming revenues of just over …

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says Winnipeg is a ‘strong NHL market’ – Winnipeg

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman says he doesn’t think the Winnipeg Jets’ attendance issues are a red flag for the team’s viability. Bettman and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke to reporters Tuesday before the Jets hosted the St. Louis Blues. “I don’t view this as a crisis,” Bettman said. “But I …

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Housing market 2024: What to expect with rate cuts in the forecast – National

After nearly two years of hikes to the Bank of Canada’s benchmark interest rate, some forecasters are expecting the housing market correction will come to an end in 2024. But when that bottom hits, and how fiercely home sales and prices rebound, is a question dogging some Canadians who continue …

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City of Toronto to begin removal of Kensington Market encampment – Toronto

The City of Toronto says it will begin to clear out an encampment in Kensington Market on Friday morning due to it being an “immediate public safety risk.” Russell Baker, a spokesperson for the city, said servicing the encampment, located at 103 Bellevue Ave., is a “tool of last resort.” …

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Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board reports on September housing market – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The average price of homes is still climbing in Manitoba’s capital, and sales remain steady. A report by the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WRREB) said prices for single detached homes are up four per cent from last year, and 10 per …

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Why experts say predictability is returning to Ontario’s real estate market

Before the days of bidding wars and bully offers, the real estate market used to be cyclical and fairly predictable. There was a spring market, which was typically the busiest time of year, and there was a fall market, where the action typically picked up following a quiet summer. However, …

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As interest rate decision looms, here’s what to expect in the fall housing market – National

Canada’s housing market could face a chill this fall as prospective buyers and sellers wait to see where the Bank of Canada’s interest rate path will head, according to new polling released Tuesday. Re/Max Canada said in a report that home prices are expected to remain flat nationally from August …

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Kingston staff report says goal of 8,000 residential units over 10 years achievable – Kingston

The province’s goal of building 1.5 million homes by the end of 2031 is off to a slow start for many municipalities. There are several reasons for the slow number of housing starts, such as higher mortgage rates. The City of Kingston has set a goal of building 8,000 homes …

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