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i The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, June 30, 1998 > ill % | ; ** : 5 i iiv V.UIUIUIUH uiuivamiui, uuwmuiivmc, June ju, ivy ô ru^e v Lower Housing Starts in May Blamed on Labour Disputes Newcastle Service Centre Re-opens After Extensive Renovations Mascots from Wendy's and Esso flank officials cutting a ribbon to open the Newcastle Service Centre on Hwy 401, just west of Ncwtonvillc. Clarington Mayor Diane Hamre (centre) and municipal councillors presented certificates certificates of welcome to the management and staff at Wendy's, Tim Horton's, Mr. Sub, Nicholby's Express, and Esso. About 200 workers have found jobs at the new service centre. Ontario Hydro's Website Offers New Features The address is the same, but Ontario Hydro's website at www.hydro.on.ca has a new look, new features and improved access to information. i Ontario Hydro's redesigned redesigned site contains the latest news concerning the utility's operations, information information on pending changes to Ontario's electricity electricity industry and more detailed information for customers. Media releases, corporate announcements, speeches and major reports, such as quarterly financial reports and Ontario Hydro Nuclear monthly report cards, arc posted on the homepage the day of their release, making access to important important information easier and quicker. Previously issued news releases, reports and corporate speeches are stored in the 'Consumer Infofilc' section. Those interested in changes in the electric utility utility industry can browse the 'Power of Change' section at www.hydro.on.ca. This part of the site contains information on Hydro's organization and. how it is preparing for a new, competitive competitive marketplace, along with useful links to other utility-related sites. 'Serving Customers' CUSTOMER SERVICE ST PRIORITY royal lepage I FRANK! John Fowler ^ ca * smitesuti., nmker Soles Representative 234 King Street East, Bowmohvilk Off. 623-3393 Res. 623-7928 DUCA CREDIT UNION Residential Mortgage Rates Owner Occupied 6 mo. 6.00% 1 year 6.10% 2 years 6.25% 3 years 6.25% 4 years 6.25% 5 years 6.35% RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Call us for other deposit rates and services including FREE PERSONAL CHEQUING. Oshawa and Bowmanvillc Branches Manager Paul Muller 15 Charles Street 136 King St, East Phone: (905) 728-4658 Phone: (905) 623-6343 E-mail: duca.info@duca.com Internet: www.duca.com Office Hours: Monday to Wednesday 9:30 - 5:00 Thursday 9:30 - 7:00 • Friday 9:30 • 6:00 qj P Frank Real Estate Ltd. and Royal LcPage Working Together For ... 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Call Joan Deegan* 623-3393 (24 hr. pager). H,,; NEW LISTING - MUST BE SEEN Three bodroom boauly In Courllce Crossing. Living and dining room, oal-ln kllclion with walkoul, throe baths, oversize garago, landscaped yard, all appliances Included. 5 yr,, 6.2% mortgage available. Act now on this 10++homo. All for $167,500, Call John Fowler* 623-3393 or 623-7928. 20 ACRES• 2 LOG CABINS 2 slronms, Prlvato bomilllul soiling In Konilnl $159,900. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. contains information of interest to residential, commercial and large industrial customers. 'Business to Business', geared to suppliers and the business community, brings together information information on financial and investor relations and economic economic development. 'The Marketplace' section reviews products and services services of interest to suppli- Statistics Up in '98 Strong demand for housing, propelled by employment gains in many-markets, will lead to higher residential construction activity in major centres for a third consecutive year, according to Canadian Housing Markets (CHM), released today by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Housing starts will be up in most of Canada's 27 largest centres with the total increasing 3.1 per cent this year. Local forecasts point to particularly particularly strong growth in the multiple unit segment, segment, with an increase of 7.3 per cent in starts. In contrast, resales will post a 3.2 per cent decline due to a low supply supply of resale homes throughout the year. "Increased employment employment in most markets, continued low mortgage rates and improved consumer consumer confidence will be key in lifting residential residential construction activity," activity," said Louis Trottier, Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. According to the analysis, the brightest spots for housing will be the Prairie and Ontario regions. On these markets, markets, higher construction activity will take place, as existing home price increases shift home- buyer attention toward new homes. The top five markets for housing construction growth will be Regina (16.3 per cent), Edmonton (12.9), Calgary (11.5), Thunder Bay (10.5) and London (9.0). Another article in Canadian Housing Markets tracks existing home prices, over the past 26 years, in the major urbali centres of Canada. The article points out that the recent upturn in average prices has offset many of the losses recorded in the early nineties, Despite decreasing prices and resales in 1995, home prices rose faster than inflation in 13 major cities in Canada from 1995 to 1997. ers and the utility industry, along with information on Ontario Hydro's technology technology and development activities. activities. Daily updates to the site as news breaks, in addition to its 1200 pages of information, information, make www.hydro.on.ca a speedy and valuable resource for the media, consumers, customers customers and others interested interested in changes taking place at Ontario Hydro and in the electric utility industry. May housing starts were a seasonally adjusted 138,700* units, down 5.2 per cent from 146,300 units in April, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). In urban centres, single starts were down to 67,600 units from 72,800 the previous previous month. Multiple starts dropped slightly to 50,600 units from 53,000 in April. "The fewer starts in May reflect developments in southern Ontario where strikes slowed single- detached construction. The volatile multiple segment in Quebec also saw fewer starts," said Louis Trottier, Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. "These technical factors arc temporarily affecting housing starts, even though interest rales remain low, job creation is strong and consumer confidence confidence remains high." Urban construction decreased slightly to 28,700 units in the Prairies, but remained over the 25,000 mark for the seventh consecutive month. Multiples as well as singles, recorded lower activity. Quebec starts decreased to 18,000 units compared to 21,000 the previous month. Most of the drop occurred in Montreal where multiple construction reached a high level in April. Housing starts in Ontario urban centres decreased to 50,400 in May from 55,100 units in April. This drop is due to less single-detached construction construction in the south. Much of the drop occurred in the Toronto area. New home building in British Columbia held steady at 17,500 units. Single-detached units were down while multiple starts increased slightly. In the Atlantic region, housing starts rose to 3,600 units from 2,800 the previous month. Newfoundland and New Brunswick posted increases. increases. Activity maintained its pace in Prince Edward Island but decreased in Nova Scotia. à 52 King St. West Bowmanville lilt W Phone: (905) 623-2453 9 Fax: (905) 623-0136 PETER KOWAL -- Real Estate Limited Broker SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 IMAGINE!! JUST $98,000. for a starter home in nice area of Bowmanville. Great 104 foot lot - lots of room to grow! Let Us Show You This Home. Call 623-2453. COTTAGE SEASON: 100 Lakefront lot with totally renovated cottage cottage on Head Lake near Norland. 90 min. from Bowmanville - 30 min. from Rama. New roof, windows, pine kitchen, 4 pee. bath, deck and septic. REDUCED TO $124,900. COTTAGE at Head • Lake, Norland, for just $95,000. Township road between cottage and lake. Sand beach, year-round road, very picturesque. RICE LAKE: BUILDING LOTS ON RACK ISLAND Mainland docking and parking included. Hydro at property. ONLY $31,900. Call Sales Rep. John Bate at 623-2453 or 697-1619. BUILDING LOT: Langstaff Road - Kendal. 6.15 Acre parcel on Langstaff Road just north of County Road #9. Good pond site - lot slopes to road - levies paid - Good terms available. $49,500. Call Assoc. Broker Bill Turansky at 623-2453 or 983-5420. nar 61 WMW, cornerstone realty ltd., realtor ® 104 King St. E, Bowmanville 623-6000*¥ A LITTLE BIT OF CHARM Goes a long way. This 1 1/2 storey Ron Moore* brick and alumi- Sales Rep. n um 3 bedroom home features hardwood 623-6000 . floors, newer roof in '97 and an unfinished <wvv 9er v basement for your own taste. Neat, clean 1 ' and well maintained. $139,000. 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Also- $45,900. country lot In Kendal ., ; \ $49,900. ; two 10 acre treed parcels ;. , _ l $109,000. 4 bedroom. 1 1/2 storey vinyl ' $133,500. Courtice-newer brick bungalow on court $229,900. approx. 1800 sq. II. rancher on 3 acres x M T LITTLE BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN? What great exposure! Hang out your shingle from this very attractive 1 1/2 storey home with 3 bedrooms, upgraded bathrooms, eat-in kitchen, kitchen, living and dining rooms with hardwood floors and gas heat. Asking $132,900. Call Linda today 905-623-6000. Call Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 GROUP EXCLUSIVELY FROM SUTTON fi FREE S - rC<*« ' 6 ™t~ \ BAÇW INTEREST \J> Call 697-1700 Your Neighbourhood Specialists Bob Craig Sales Rep. 'Certain conditions apply BEAUTIFUL ONE BEDROOM TRAILER in zoo trailer park, shows like a ten includes fridge and stove. Asking $22,200. Vendor says bring offers over $20,000. Call Bob Craig at 697-1700 for more details. Betty Smith Sales Rep. WALK TO THE BEACH AND THE PARK AT BOND HEAD, $136,900 Just listed, 60 Metcalf St. Newcastle. Very spacious 3 plus 1 bedrooms, aluminum sided bungalow on 3/4 acre with mature trees and fruit trees! Huge kitchen, partially finished basement. Act fast! Call Betty Smith at 697-1700 or 1-888-226-2230. w r - Ann Simpson Sales Rep, HAVE YOU HEARD? Go train service Toronto - Peterborough by 1999, Buy now before prices escalate. Fantastic 3 bedroom bungalow on 2.56 acres within walking distance to train stop. Relax amid mature trees on dead-end road. Call Ann Simpson 697-1700 or 1-888-226-2230 I ty/i :;il Es Janice Parish Sales Rep, "COURT LOCATION" This three bedroom brick bungalow is situated on a ,24 acre lot, Excellent Newcastle neighbourhood neighbourhood and backs onto park, Enjoy summer in your inground pool. Fully finished basement with roc room and bar. Listed nt $157,900. Call Janice Parish at Sutton Group Dynamic for your personal showing 905-697-1700. HELP! I've sold all of my listings but I still have buyers. For 100% attention to the sale of your home please call Debbie Balenko Call Debbie Balenko at 697-1700. Debbie Balenko Sales Rep. 4 Bedroom Backsplit $179,900.1 Wj|j. fflT:" 1 ! -®J|i||us: .<*f, ji | SI 1111 m Located In desirable area of Bowmanville, close to a school and park. This home shows pride of ownership and features a large family room with a gas fireplace and sliding glass walkout to a privately fenced yard. Call Joanne McNab or Rinske Wagenaar 697-1700 or 1-888-226-2230 Sutton Group Dynamic SUMMER IS HERE, GREAT TIME TO SELL! SOLD! 65 Champlne Square, Bowmanville 50 Chance Court, Bowmanville 135 Elgin St., Bowmanville Ask for the 6 months INTEREST FREE mortgagel Free Evaluation Certificate with his ad no obligation For more information please call Aline Guyon 697-1700 or toll free 983-9102 Aline Guyon Sales Rep,