Industry News
Saskatchewan enshrines remote witnessing option
Emergency regulations were initially intended to enable land title registry, delegation of power of attorney and filing of wills in accordance with required public health protocols.
Quebec condo sales rebound in July
Home sales, including condos, increased within the whole Montreal Census Metropolitan Area in July as prices also rose considerably.
Calgary’s $2.5 billion Alpine Park breaks ground
Construction has begun on Alpine Park, a $2.5-billion community in Calgary. The project is a 646-acre, next-generation greenfield development.
Galleria on the Park breaks ground
A socially-distanced ground-breaking ceremony took place for Galleria on the Park—the mixed-use community that will rise on a 20-acre site in Toronto.
Face masks now mandatory in Toronto multi-res common areas
Toronto City Council has voted in favour of a temporary bylaw requiring face masks or coverings in common areas of apartments and condominiums.
Survey finds significant number of adult Canadians moving back home
A new survey by Finder.com found that a significant number of adult Canadians are moving back home with parents due to the financial pressures of COVID-19.
Planting native trees cools communities over time
Planting native trees, shrubs, flowers and grasses can cool the summer daytime temperature of an area by more than 4 C in a decade.
Quebec condo prices up 6 per cent despite pandemic
The average price of a condo in Quebec increased to $255,000, a 6 per cent increase from the second quarter of 2019.
Many cities are aggregate recycling laggards
Despite the many benefits of aggregate recycling, millions of tonnes of asphalt and concrete are dumped into landfill sites in Ontario.
Tarion plan shows ‘significant work ahead’
Tarion Warranty Corporation released its plan to address recommendations arising from Ontario Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s special audit last October.
COVID-19’s impact on housing choices
New data shows more Canadians are making conservative housing choices due to sustained income loss and fear of a second wave.
Concert Properties acquires first green loan for B.C. development
Concert Properties is the first company to gain access to a new green loan that supports sustainable projects with strong environmental benefits.
QPAREB appoints new board leaders
The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers appointed Marc Lacasse as president and Sylvie Blouin as vice-president of its board of directors.
GTA home sales climb back up in June
GTA realtors reported 8,701 home sales in June—a 1.4 per cent drop compared to June 2019, and a much larger increase compared to sales results in May.
What does Toronto’s mask bylaw mean for condos?
A new bylaw exempting condos from mandatory mask-wearing inside the building means corporations might want to impose a mask policy for common elements.
Ontario offers free online health and safety training
The Ontario government's new online health and safety training touches on topics such as infection control, ladder safety, and preventing harassment.
Accommodation costs unnerve younger households
Financial uncertainty related to COVID-19 appears to be weighing more heavily on younger households than other homeowners and renters.


