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Toronto and Vancouver nurture mortgage tech

Proptech ventures tapped for 2024 accelerator

Seven housing-related proptech ventures have been named as the 2024 cohort of the REACH Canada accelerator program, which offers mentorship from the U.S. National Association of Realtors.
GTHA

Toronto looks to Calgary’s conversion recipe

Toronto Council’s planning and housing committee has adopted a motion urging a closer look at the office-to-residential conversion incentives that Calgary offers.
harassment

CAO drafts anti-harassment rule

The Condominium Authority of Ontario has drafted an anti-harassment rule for condo corporations to consider.
stationside

Stationside condo project launches in Milton

The two-tower condo from Neatt Communities will be one of the first that connects with the town's future mobility hub and upcoming Milton Go Station.
Toronto

Province creating six transit-oriented communities in Toronto

Thousands of new homes will be rising near future transit stations along the Ontario Line subway and Scarborough Subway Extension.
mortgage cap

Mortgage holders feel squeeze from interest rates

The new insight comes ahead of a potential interest rate hike on October 25.
home sales

BC introduces new rules on short-term rentals

The B.C. government has introduced legislation to rein in short-term rentals and add back housing to the rental market.
NS asserting more control in housing arena

NS asserting more control in housing arena

Newly introduced Bill 329 includes dozens of amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to impose new requirements and give the Province more authority over planning and development.
Westshore

Westshore community rolls out first phase of townhomes

Minto Communities GTA is bolstering missing middle housing options with the first phase of its Westshore development.
The Well

The Well transforms into hub for public art

At The Well, in the King West neighbourhood, passers-by will discover seven new art pieces on display, including some firsts in Canada.
housing

Vancouver mayor declares new steps to build homes faster

Increasing the maximum allowable floor plate size for Vancouver's residential towers is one item in a newly released motion from Mayor Ken Sim.
Merrick

Improved permitting eases home renos in Vancouver

The City of Vancouver is making it easier for homeowners of townhouses and condos to renovate their dwellings.
new home

Home sales steady and listings rise in Montreal CMA

Residential sales in the Montreal Census Metropolitan Area remained moderate in September, but still below the historic average for this time of year.
harassment

Harassment against condo managers on the rise

The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario is reporting escalating incidents of workplace harassment and abuse as a critical labour shortage rips through the industry.
CIB

CAGBC launches free low carbon training

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is launching a free Low Carbon Training Program in partnership with industry associations.
North York

LSQ2 condo launches in North York

Almadev has unveiled LSQ2, its second condo rising in the 15-acre Lansing Square development in North York.
report

B.C releases housing targets for 10 municipalities

British Columbia has issued provincial housing targets for the first 10 municipalities selected as part of the Housing Supply Act.