Morning News Rundown
Oct. 16, 2014 | CREBNow
Morning News Rundown
Here is your Morning News Rundown for Thursday, October 16:No matter what statistics show, Canada's housing boom is about to end, experts say - Financial Post
Calgary apartment and condo dwellers one step closer to getting recycling pickup - Metro Calgary
Recreation complex an investment in 'great life' for northwest Calgary - Metro Calgary
Tunnel option abandoned for future northbound CTrain line - Calgary Herald
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