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July 2019 Construction Numbers

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 01:44 PM

The City released its July 2019 Report on Construction Activity demonstrating a construction value of $33.817 million for permits issued in July 2019. The construction value attained in the month of July is higher that the values attained in the previous four years, and is above the past five year average...

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Feature Development: 8-10 Craig Street

Posted on Monday, August 12, 2019 01:27 PM

State of the art speculative construction. Ready for Q3 2020 occupancy. Various configurations available, 100,000-375,000 SF. 32' clear height. Trailer parking available. Landlord to build out 3% office to suit tenants needs. Multiple access points. Exposure onto Highway 403, Wayne Gretzky and...

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Feature Development: 150 Savannah Oaks

Posted on Friday, August 09, 2019 02:54 PM

  • Well Appointed Class "A" Office Space
  • Beautiful office campus, sleek contemporary design along Hwy 403 corridor with easy ramp access.
  • Available immediately.
  • High ceilings and large window banks accentuate this modern space.
  • 25,000 square feet main floor space.
  • Demisable to 15,000 ($13 PSF).
  • Bright full...

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Feature Development: 179 Garden Avenue

Posted on Friday, August 09, 2019 02:43 PM

CBRE Limited is pleased to offer for sale ± 9.99 acres of prime industrial development land fronting onto County Road #18 in Brantford. The offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a shovel ready industrial parcel at the gateway to Brantford.

  • Available Size: ±9.99 acres
  • Zoning: M2
  • Servicing:...

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Connecting Our Labour Force: The Job Seeker and Employee Survey

Posted on Friday, August 09, 2019 02:27 PM

The Workforce Planning Board of Grand Erie (WPBGE ) has launched a new survey to learn more about workplace experiences  - specifically, why people stay in a job or why they quit.

The survey is targeted to people who live/work in Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Six Nations or New Credit.

If...

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July 2019 Labour Market Update

Posted on Friday, August 09, 2019 10:29 AM

The latest Statistics Canada local labour market report customized for the Brantford CMA for last month is now available.

July Unemployment Rate: Brantford 4.5% [-] Ontario 5.7% [+] Canada 5.7% [+]

Labour Market Reports

The report includes annual rates for the last 10 years, comparing Brantford to surrounding...

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Downtown Landmark Sees New Life as Upscale Apartments

Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 09:24 AM

The former Commercial Building (later renamed Royal Victoria Place) on the corner of Dalhousie Street and George Street is undergoing a major interior renovation to create 14 upscale apartment units.  The building was erected in 1881, having been designed the same architect, John Turner, who created...

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Conestoga College Begins Offering Free Courses to Brantford Residents

Posted on Monday, July 29, 2019 01:42 PM

Starting September 2019, Conestoga College will offer numerous tuition-free programs for people living in or located close to the city of Brantford and Huron-Perth counties.

There are 3 major programs.

  1. Academic Upgrading:  Adult learners can enroll in self-directed classes to meet college admission or...

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June 2019 Construction Numbers

Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 01:58 PM

The City of Brantford released the June 2019 Summary Report on Construction Activity. The report shows a construction value of $11.194 million for permits issued in the month of June.

The construction value attained in June 2019 is above the construction value attained in June 2018; while the number...

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Feature Development: Garden Avenue Industrial Opportunity

Posted on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 01:44 PM

Premium industrial build-to-suit opportunity in Brantford’s north east industrial/commercial sector, with excellent access to Hwy. 403. Both purchase and lease options. Flexible building sizes (20,000-75,000 square feet) with outside storage.

  • Net leases: $6.10 psf - $6.50 psf
  • TMIs: $2.95 psf
  • Zoning: ...