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Affordable Housing Solutions for Canada’s Small Towns: Balancing Growth and Character

Introduction For decades, Canada’s small towns—communities under 30,000—offered a promise of affordability and charm, a refuge from urban sprawl. Today, that promise is under strain. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports that rural housing costs have surged 20% since 2020, driven by remote work and urban-to-rural migration. A 2022 Statistics Canada study highlights […]

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Revitalizing Main Streets: Strategies for Economic Growth in Small-Town Canada

Introduction In small towns across Canada, Main Streets once buzzed with life—shop windows glowed with local goods, neighbors swapped stories on benches, and family businesses anchored the economy. For communities under 30,000, these streets were more than commercial hubs; they were symbols of identity and resilience. Today, many stand quieter. Statistics Canada reports that rural