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OHBA annual conference addresses Ontario’s Bill 108 housing legislation

John Bleasby August 13, 2019 The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) will return to the Blue Mountain Village and Conference Centre in Collingwood, two hours north of Toronto, for its 2019 Conference and Awards of Distinction.   The three-day event, starting Sept. 22, will provide delegates with opportunities for collaborative learning with industry experts, exclusive networking […]

Ontario Cutting Red Tape to Help Build Housing for Seniors in Simcoe County

Changes will help 600 seniors and create 200 jobs Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Barrie ― The Ontario government is cutting red tape in Simcoe County, helping 600 seniors access needed housing and services, while creating close to 200 full-time jobs. Today, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, was joined by Andrea Khanjin,MPP […]

What you need to know about Collingwood’s new development charge bylaw

The Town of Collingwood will be approving a new development charge bylaw later in August. Here’s what you need to know. What are development charges? Development charges — or DCs — are levied against new construction. Those levies are put into specified reserve accounts to fund the construction of infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, recreational facilities) that […]