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Mortgage and down payment changes only a ‘small change’ for Ottawa market: OREB

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Sarah MacFarlane - October 2, 2024

While the updated down payment requirements and increased cap on insured mortgages might offer a “small bump” to the Ottawa housing market, more policy...

Sparks Street BIA supports plan for South Block construction amid councillors’ concerns

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Sarah MacFarlane - October 2, 2024

The South Block redevelopment in downtown Ottawa is set to start this month, and despite concerns from city councillors, the authority representing Sparks Street...

Ottawa Mayor Sutcliffe voices support for motion requesting help from feds, province in managing homeless encampments

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Sarah MacFarlane - October 2, 2024

Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe says he supports a draft motion before the province's big city mayors caucus calling on the feds and province for...

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