Tag: Real Estate
Parade, lights festival to kick off holiday season in Owen Sound
The sights and sounds of the holiday season are about to descend on Owen Sound. A full lineup of festive events are planned on Saturday, including the 79th annual Kiwanis Santa Claus Parade, the Festival of Northern Lights kick-off, and the River District’s Holiday Magic. The 79th annual Santa Claus Parade starts the fun […]
Region’s unemployment rate still the second lowest in province
The region’s unemployment rate fell 0.5 percentage points to 3.8 per cent in October and remains the second lowest in the province. Provincially, unemployment was at 7.2 per cent last month — both figures are unadjusted for seasonality. In October, the region’s overall population increased by 400 but the labour force size decreased by 2,500 […]
Grey-Bruce home sales surge for second straight month in October
Grey-Bruce home sales continue to show strength in line with recent interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada. For the second straight month, home sales in the region were up sharply compared to the same month a year ago. According to the area’s real estate association, sales totalled 238 units in October, which was […]
New $75-million plant propagation greenhouse at Glencoe is just the start
Ontario Plants was founded in St. Thomas in 2002 where it has a 36-acre greenhouse and 25 acres of outdoor propagation fields
Court freezes assets of London financial advisor accused of $2M fraud
A court order has been issued to freeze the assets of a former London financial advisor accused of defrauding more than a dozen clients out of nearly $2 million. London police arrested Robert (Randy) Hawken, 66, on Sept. 12 and charged him with fraud over $5,000 and possessing property obtained by crime valued at more […]
For sale: ‘The cheapest piece of Hollywood you can get’ â in St. Thomas
A little piece of local Hollywood lore is up for sale now that the childhood home of A-list movie star Rachel McAdams has hit the market. The property at 67 1/2 Chestnut St. in St. Thomas was bought by McAdamsâs parents, Lance and Sandra, in 1980. The 45-year-old actor lived in the three-bedroom, 2 1/2-storey, […]
2024 Election: State and Local Voters Consider Tax Increases for Water Protection
By Brett Walton, Circle of Blue
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; Michigan Public, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
No, Canada’s half-point interest rate cut won’t ignite London-area home sales
Wednesday’s supersized interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada may finally pull some buyers and sellers back into London’s housing market, but don’t expect the latest drop to heat it up much just yet, industry watchers say.
Pickleball booms, and a new London facility opens its doors: ‘Amazing sport’
Having just come off the court at Londonâs newest pickleball facility, Kathleen Steele is sweating up a storm â but she’s not too out of breath to talk about Smash. âItâs a great atmosphere,â said Steele, who has played pickleball for 12 years in and around London. âIâve already run into so many people I’ve […]