Tag: Population
Small towns, big problem: Lots of players, not nearly enough ice
Some municipalities are facing ice time shortages amid growing demand for coveted evening and weekend timeslots.
Approval rate of new homes skyrockets at city hall, but developers want more
The number of new homes approved for construction by London city council so far this year is through the roof, nearly doubling the total from all of 2023 in just seven months, new city hall figures show.
Rent increases are slowing across Canada – and especially in London
Rents in London grew at a slower pace in July than they did across the country, which in turn posted its slowest growth in more than two years, the latest snapshot of the Canadian rental market shows. The average asking rent for all types of properties in the country was $2,201 in July, a year-over-year […]
Georgian College seeks landlords for shared student spaces
Georgian College is expanding its partnership with an online platform helping to connect students to shared living spaces in an effort to house its growing population in Owen Sound. The college asked for the community’s help to support students “who will become the region’s future workforce” in a media release issued Wednesday. With 300 new […]
City politicians may further loosen rules on buildings in London’s busiest spots
Mixed commercial and residential highrise buildings could become the new normal in London’s busiest areas to meet housing targets, according to a new proposal from city staff. Coming to council’s planning committee in September is a plan for the city to update zoning rules downtown and along the city’s main transit corridors to allow for […]