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building records

The hidden weak link in building records

As veteran facility managers retire, decades of building records and the knowledge behind them are vanishing, creating costly blind spots for owners and insurers.
roberts

A blueprint for scalable affordable housing in Ontario

Operated by Durham Region Non‑Profit Housing Corporation (DRNPHC) and developed by The Daniels Corporation, 1707 Ritson Road North in Oshawa is blueprint for success.
Ontario mulls new retrofit financing option

Ontario mulls new retrofit financing option

The Ontario government is proposing to open up a new financing option for energy and water efficiency upgrades in commercial and multifamily buildings.
LTB

Ontario’s new LTB rules now in effect

Ontario has introduced several amendments to the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) and Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) processes through Bill 60 and Bill 97, effective July 1.
public capital

The new economics of rental housing

Public capital is flowing at a scale not seen in decades, redefining what “viable” means in a market still struggling with affordability pressures.
Toronto green development standard loses clout

Toronto green development standard loses clout

Newly adopted Ontario legislation cancels local governments' ability to dictate sustainable design features through site plan control and forbids them from requiring EV charging infrastructure in private buildings.
RentCafe insurance

RentCafe adds integrated tenant insurance

In a strategic partnership with APOLLO Insurance, residents can now purchase or upload tenant insurance directly within the RentCafe leasing workflow.
Lawtonica platform

AI‑based platform brings clarity to Canada’s regulatory maze

New regulatory tool Lawtonica unifies zoning bylaws, codes, and project tools in one platform to help building professionals achieve compliance faster.
Ookwemin Minising rendering

Toronto’s new island community takes shape

More than an engineering feat, Ookwemin Minising represents a commitment to reconciliation and a bold vision for Toronto’s next great residential neighbourhood.
green roof Toronto

Losing ground on climate resilience

Ontario’s repeal of Toronto’s Green Roof Bylaw has sparked warnings from sustainability experts that the city may lose key environmental progress.
Toronto real estate

Ontario’s push to restart housing activity

Premier Doug Ford has released Ontario’s Budget 2026, which includes several key measures to boost housing development and address affordability.
short term rentals

The business case for short-term rentals

As housing needs evolve across Canada, short-term rentals (STRs) are gaining traction among professionals, relocating families, and renters seeking flexibility.
drug activity

Navigating Ontario’s drug activity regulations

The proposed regulations under the Measures Respecting Premises with Illegal Drug Activity Act, 2025 introduce new responsibilities and heightened risks for landlords.
insurance

Best practices to lower your insurance risk

Competition for favourable policies will remain intense in 2026, but well‑maintained buildings and carefully managed risk exposures will give owners a clear edge.
B.C. real estate sector gets PST surprise

B.C. real estate sector gets PST surprise

Commercial and residential landlords and strata corporations in British Columbia face a 7 per cent increase on some key operational costs, set to kick in on Oct. 1, 2026.

Canada announces major investments in Ottawa

Through Build Canada Homes, the federal government has partnered with the City of Ottawa to deliver up to 3,000 new housing units beginning in 2026.
Altree Developments

Unlocking Toronto’s Missing Middle housing

Despite being recognized as essential for building affordable, livable communities, "Missing Middle" housing development continues to lag in Toronto.