Two Sides Split on Hawaii Construction Defect Bill

Two sides split on Hawaii construction defect bill

Supporters claim the bill will lower housing costs, while critics argue it could leave homeowners vulnerable to shoddy construction practices.

Municipal climate plans under threat by new Ontario housing bill, critics say

Part of Toronto's climate plan could be under threat, critics warn, as Ontario advances a bill that could strip municipalities of their power to set green building standards.

Ontario ramps up highways, mines and fossil fuel use while dialing back climate action

Ontario’s 2025 budget expands infrastructure and resource development while slashing funding for climate preparedness and curbing municipal powers to regulate pollution and traffic.Carl Meyer and Fatima Syed report for The Narwhal.In short:Ontario’s Progressive Conservative government plans to cut emergency preparedness funding and slash wildfire response budgets, despite recent ice storms and ongoing evacuations in northern communities.The prov…