Councillors have given their approval to a proposal that would bring several multi-residential towers, some as high as 14 storeys, to the south end of … Read More
Apartment Sector Drags Down New-Home Construction Figures
Housing starts in the London-St. Thomas continue to lag behind last year, mainly due to a lack of big apartment projects. The Canada Mortgage and … Read More
Backlash Deepens Against ‘Great New Urban Neighbourhood’ Plan
Development in SoHo, sure. Just not this one. Neighbours aren’t backing down from their opposition to a plan that aims to rejuvenate the largely vacant … Read More
Shadows, Setbacks For Beechwood Tower A Concern
Residents of Beechwood are rallying against a proposed 13-storey tower which they say just doesn’t fit in with the community. Tom Currie, who lives adjacent … Read More
Homes Sales Stronger, But Inventory Still Tight
The London area real estate market is showing more signs of a spring rebound, racking up the third best sales total for May. The London … Read More
Canada’s Recreational Home Sales ‘Robust’ Heading Into Summer Season, Survey Says
Price of vacation homes is expected to rise 5.8 per cent by end of September If you’re on the hunt for the perfect summer hideaway, … Read More
Metal And Glass Addition Planned For Heritage Building In Downtown Kitchener
The new owner of a downtown heritage building plans to introduce office condominiums to downtown Kitchener when it redevelops the former Economical Mutual building with … Read More
New Rules In Waterloo Could Threaten Highrises, Developers Fear
A highrise proposed in downtown Waterloo could be another flashpoint in a city that’s struggling with growing up rather than out. The 11-storey tower proposed at the … Read More
Report Recommends Approval Of South Guelph Apartments
City staff are recommending that councillors give the thumbs up to a proposal that would bring hundreds of apartment units to Guelph’s south end. In … Read More
Protective Fencing To Go Up Around Preston Springs Hotel In Cambridge
Cambridge city council gets update on maintenance, security at historic spot The Preston Springs Hotel will be temporarily fenced off as part of the next … Read More