If you’re planning on home improvements – like building a new deck, shed or refinishing a basement, you might need a building permit. Most renovation, construction or demolition projects require a ...

Thousands of building permits issued by the city of Toronto remain open with no final inspection to show the work was performed properly or safely, according to a city auditor's report. The report by ...

One of the most common questions asked by homeowners planning a renovation is when do I need to obtain a building permit? The ins and outs of obtaining a building permit and how to go about getting ...

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The B.C. government is digitizing the building permitting process, moving away from paper-based applications in an effort to speed up housing production. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced Tuesday ...