Municipal
Toronto eyes time limit for elevator repairs
Property owners and managers may eventually face not only frustrated residents and tenants when elevators have to be taken offline, but also a time limit
When political canvassers come knocking
Condo boards and staff can't restrict political canvassers from reasonably accessing condominiums during municipal, provincial or federal elections.
TCHC CEO resigns amidst scandal
TCHC CEO Gene Jones resigns due to scandal. But the troubled CEO has found a defender in Mayor Rob Ford and a vocal group of tenants.
Toronto priority neighbourhoods may increase
The number of Toronto priority neighbourhoods may rise to 31 from 22, due to changes in the criteria that the city uses to determine at-risk areas.
Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns
As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...
Hamilton’s rental licensing proposal shelved
Hamilton’s controversial plan to license rental housing will not be moving forward, much to the relief of many in the ...
Liberals’ plan to review OMB worries industry
The Liberal government is going to review the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeals process, beginning with consultations in the coming months.
Toronto a leader in green roof industry
Toronto’s leadership in the industry is due to the fact that green roofs are not only encouraged but mandatory.
Round two for Toronto’s zoning bylaw
Toronto’s harmonized zoning bylaw draft is nearing completion and City staff is optimistic the rules will meet the approval of both Toronto council and property owners. But they may have reason to be wary; the City’s previous attempt at a ...





