More newcomers needed to stem construction labour shortage and build more housing, according to RBC; tenants rally as eviction notes are sent to Thorncliffe Park residents on a 4-month rent strike; Trudeau says the federal government is not primarily responsible for housing, but critics ask how responsible they actually are; and other news.
More newcomers needed to stem construction labour shortage and build more housing, RBC says (The Star)
Tenants rally as eviction notices sent to Thorncliffe Park residents on 4-month rent strike (CityNews)
Trudeau says feds aren’t primarily responsible for housing, but how responsible are they? (CBC)
It’s official: Drinking alcohol is now legal in 27 Toronto parks (CBC)
Real estate deals timed to mortgage rate moves (The Globe and Mail)
Record drop in new condo sales putting future construction at risk, report says (The Star)
Blaze at Burlington residential construction site slows traffic, causes power outage (Global News)
Montreal’s new REM line takes wrong turn, leaves passengers stranded in the garage (CTV News)
Poilievre fires back at Trudeau, says housing is a federal responsibility (CBC)
More than 6 million unsafe vehicles likely on the roads in Canada despite recalls (Global News)
Toronto highway closures for planned roadwork (Aug. 2, 2023) (The Star)