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Moishe Alexander applauds the Government of Canada’s announcement today that the Town of Rimbey has been approved for an infrastructure loan as part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
The announcement was made by Blaine Calkins, Member of Parliament for Wetaskiwin, on behalf the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible [...]

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This article looks at water efficiency of toilets in apartments and townhouses. New building measures regarding water efficiency will help to save water if put into effect while building new housing complexes.
Summary
The Water Efficiency Section of the Water Services Division (Water Efficiency) and the Planning, Housing and Community Services Department of the Region of [...]

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The City of Ottawa has found residential buildings that represent a safety concern. Consultants are looking for ways to repair these buildings. The Canadian Funding Corp. reviews a report from the CMHC about these brick cladding repairs.
Introduction
This 11-storey, concrete-framed residential building was constructed circa 1974. It is clad primarily in brick veneer with a concrete [...]

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