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Construction was down 0.3% as both residential and non-residential building construction decreased. Engineering and repair work was unchanged in November. In the residential sector, construction of single-family dwellings continued to decline. In non-residential building construction, the decrease in institutional and commercial buildings outweighed the increase in industrial buildings.

MONTREAL, Jan. 31, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - As a new year gets underway, and with the RRSP season in full swing, Laurentian Bank Securities (LBS) is pleased to be presenting its forecasts for 2012 as seen by its Vice-President and Strategist, Mr. Sylvain Ratelle. LBS is advising investors and savers to periodically review their investor profile so as to take the evolution of economic activity and the subsequent repercussions on their personal financial strategy into account.

TORONTO, Jan. 31, 2012 /CNW/ - The Globe and Mail is pleased to announce that plans are underway for its new headquarters, scheduled to open in late 2015. The 480,000 sq. ft. building will be located at the north-west corner of Front Street and Spadina Avenue. Its design will create an inspiring work environment and help maintain The Globe's lead as a news organization.

“Modest economic growth at home and abroad is expected to limit growth in consumer demand both this year and in 2013,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. BC Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales are forecast to increase 2.1 per cent from 76,817 units in 2011 to 78,400 units this year, increasing a further 2.7 per cent to 80,500 units in 2013. The 15-year average is 79,000 unit sales. A record 106,310 MLS® residential sales were recorded in 2005.

TORONTO, Jan. 30, 2012 /CNW/ - Canada Guaranty announced today that its full suite of mortgage insurance products is now available through ING DIRECT. Both CanadaGuaranty and ING DIRECT are committed to ensuring Canadians benefit from greater access to affordable homeownership through a variety of mortgage insurance solutions.