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Julie Di Lorenzo named to Order of Ontario

Audrey Loeb appointed to Order of Ontario

Condominium lawyer and consumer advocate Audrey Loeb has been appointed to the Order of Ontario.

New guidelines for homebuilders kick in early 2021

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority has posted new licensing fees along with guidelines for builder conduct and consumer complaints.

Five ways of giving back during the holidays without leaving your condo

Many condo residents are lamenting that they cannot physically go to their usual spots to give back as COVID-19 remains an active concern.

Line 5 condos break ground at Yonge & Eglinton

The Line 5 condo development will feature a dedicated ride-share pick-up, oversized parcel storage and hot and cold storage in the lobby.

Auditor General flags several condo sector oversights

Ontario's Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk revealed major concerns in her first audit of the condo sector and its two authorities.

Townhouse demand up during pandemic: report

The supply of townhouse land remains scarce. As a key component of the “missing middle,” this land is often prohibitively expensive in urban areas.

Low-income households foiled on energy savings

Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia are the top spenders to alleviate energy cost pressures on low-income households among Canadian provinces.

New standard for accessible homes announced

The a new, national standard for affordable, adaptable and accessible homes will form the foundation of a new Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification module.

Designer-focused condo takes shape in T.O.

A 22-storey mixed-use condo will rise in Toronto's Annex neighbourhood as the first newly developed building in the history of the Designers Walk community.

Mixed-use condo 11 Yorkville begins ascent

Once complete, the tower will feature 593 residences, 43,000 square foot, double-storey retail space, and a brand-new city parkette.

CCI Huronia named Chapter of the Year

CCI Huronia recently won the Lorne Young Chapter of the Year award from the Canadian Condominium Institute (CCI).

Housing markets sinking despite rising prices, report finds

Housing markets are falling deeper into a slump despite increasing property prices, suggests a new report by The Real Estate Investment Network.

New tax credit may apply on common area upgrades

The one-time tax credit applies on eligible capital improvements made in 2021 to safeguard seniors and enable mobility and independence within their current principal residence.

Murray Johnson is new president of CCI-Toronto

Murray Johnson has been appointed as president of the Canadian Condominium Institute – Toronto and Area Chapter, effective November 10, 2020.

Medallion organizes 1600-family food drive with condo residents

Property management company Medallion recently facilitated a 1600-family food delivery in the Downtown Eastside of Toronto.

SmartCentres gets approval to transform Cambridge property into residential units

SmartCentres is now officially building a residential community in Cambridge, Ontario on its 73-acre property that was previously zoned for strictly retail use.

Selling price of a Toronto condo sets record in Q3

The average condo selling price was up by 8.3 per cent year-over-year in the third quarter to $633,484. The average overall selling price in the City of Toronto was up by a similar rate over the same period.