Reno spending remains hot for Canadians

TORONTO — Canadians remain hot for renovations, according to a new study by Scotiabank. Every province except oil-reliant Alberta is spending big on additions, alterations, installations, and equipment renewal, all of which are up 6% so far this year. Ontario and British Columbia are the two regions making the strongest gains, with expenditures in garden supplies and building materials ranking high. The report says reno spending will reach $53 billion, with an average household expenditure of about $3,300.