TORONTO — The Toronto-area real estate market continued to see strong sales volumes and higher prices in November. The Toronto Real Estate Board says there … Read More
CMHC Head Warns Against Scapegoating Foreigners
VANCOUVER — The president of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. is warning against an “us versus them” mentality in Vancouver, where he says foreign … Read More
Humans Need Nests Built Too, so Eagle Rules Eased
CAMBRIDGE — Council has loosened strict rules around construction of a subdivision near a bald eagle habitat so homes can be finished on time. Hundreds … Read More
City, Local Developer up for Brownfield Development Awards
The City of Guelph and a Guelph-based developer are both finalists for national awards for work related to redevelopment of brownfield sites. Twenty-three Canadian projects … Read More
Almost Half of Canadian Homeowners Unprepared for Emergency, Survey Finds
TORONTO — An emergency fund is meant to be there in times of need, but a new survey suggests nearly half of Canadian homeowners would … Read More
Regional Councillor Says ‘Developers Won’ in Development Charge Vote
WATERLOO REGION — The chair of the region’s finance committee says developers won Tuesday in a vote on development charges that could cost taxpayers millions. … Read More
City Hall Says no to Fifth Storey on Apartment Building Near School and Basilica
City planning staff are recommending that a scaled-back apartment building be allowed on a site near Basilica of Our Lady and next to Central school, … Read More
‘Gaslight District’ Aims to Shine in West Galt
The crumbling foundry ruins and clothing-factory remnants of west Galt are being fitted for a $120-million makeover. Designs for the massive Hip Developments project, unveiled … Read More
Kitchener Hopes to Cut Red Tape, Allow Residents to Boost Neighbourhoods
KITCHENER — New recommendations from Kitchener’s neighbourhood strategy are designed to get rid of red tape and make it much easier for community groups to … Read More
Average Canadian Home Sold in October for $481,994, Up 5.9% from Year Ago
October was another record month for Canadian real estate, even as the average price increased by a relatively modest 5.9 per cent. The Canadian Real … Read More