AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHousing & Community Infrastructure: Regina council approved a sale agreement that will put the Orange Buffalo Lodge (30 units) under YWCA Regina’s management, after the city took ownership to finish construction; separately, Regina also approved $1.386M to keep the Globe Theatre afloat after a $50M renovation ballooned from earlier estimates. Public Safety Builds: Fernie secured $7M toward a new $15.5M fire hall, with construction starting in August and a fall 2027 opening. Market Signals: Calgary’s vacancy rate is rising, pushing conditions toward renters, while new home starts in Calgary are falling into mid-year. Energy & Land Use: Ottawa is set to approve Canada Nickel’s Crawford mine near Timmins, and Western LNG awarded Allseas a contract for the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission subsea link. Policy & Approvals: A new Building Canada Act fast-track system is drawing criticism for weakening environmental, Indigenous rights, and other protections. Risk & Resilience: Manitoba Hydro says 28,000 homes were still without power after a southern Manitoba storm. Cross-Border Real Estate Context: Foreign buyers are pulling back from U.S. housing, but analysts warn it won’t automatically help American buyers.
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