Home building and renovating costs in Victoria soar as builders hike prices to protect themselves
That collapse came days after another Victorian builder, Snowdon Developments, went into voluntary administration leaving 550 homes unfinished. On Friday another large private developer, CBD Developments, blamed government rent relief…
Local governments struggle with new reality in hiring, retaining workers | Govt-and-politics
Gloucester County has grant funding in hand to rebuild a public boat landing, but no engineer to design the project or put it out to bid, so now the county…
Interior design icon Carleton Varney will be dearly missed
Everyone knew Carleton Varney, it seemed. From presidents and vice presidents, to movie stars and everyone and anyone in the decorating business, Mr. Varney was known and loved by so many. “He…
When Paying Dues Doesn’t Pay the Rent, How Does the Theater Survive?
It’s a painful paradox that improving pay for the festival’s professional staff means having fewer shows and thus less opportunity for them to practice their craft. And that improving the…
Shuswap Healing Centre: Conceptual design revealed for planned Sicamous building
The District of Sicamous has unveiled a preliminary exterior design of the community’s future Shuswap Healing Centre. According to the district, the design was crafted though a visioning process facilitated…
Architect V Draftsperson v Designer
Aesthetics, usage of space and unmistakable artistry are the hallmarks of good architecture. While most public buildings in Australia are built using an architect, only 10% of privately built new…
7 lessons in modern farmhouse style the designer of this elegant kitchen wants us to learn
If you are looking for inspiration for a remodel, the first step is to choose a kitchen style that matches not just the period and architecture of your home, but…
13 companies hiring more than 100 positions in Toronto this August
Toronto is Canada’s largest job market, and one of the perks of living here is that there’s always a new opportunity just around the corner. While the economy is facing…
State Senate hires a pay consultant in wake of report that says staff pay ‘breaks with best practice’
Fourteen current and former legislative staff told the Globe that the pay inequities are driving high staff turnover that hinders the Legislature’s ability to perform its basic functions, such as…
How do I keep my house from getting messy?
Marie Kondo is the unrivaled master of organization – with two successful Netflix shows (Tidying Up with Marie Kondo and Sparking Joy) and a library of books to her name.…