Housing start numbers weak in province, worse in Ottawa

Ottawa builders are off to a slow start breaking ground on new homes this year, though the mayor and developers are trying to stay optimistic they can meet housing targets in the years ahead.

Housing start numbers weak in province, worse in Ottawa
A man carries a piece of plywood across the roof of a home under construction

Ottawa builders are off to a slow start breaking ground on new homes this year, though the mayor and developers are trying to stay optimistic they can meet housing targets in the years ahead.