Industry News
HRAI develops COVID-19 awareness training program
HRAI is developing a COVID-19 training program for residential applications with the potential to expand into small commercial and ICI sectors.
Broccolini’s River & Fifth condo begins to rise
River & Fifth, Broccolini's first residential tower in Toronto, began its 37-storey ascent today in a virtual ground-breaking ceremony.
Summer ideal for generator safety refresh
Following manufacturer guidelines and using the right fuel are just two of the summertime generator safety tips provided by OPEI.
New housing slowdowns ahead in the GTA
Holdups in new housing projects across the Greater Toronto Area will have extensive impacts on supply in an already tight market, a new report reveals.
Buildings can now report energy and water usage for 2019
Building owners and managers can now report their 2019 energy and water usage to the ministry, with the deadline extended due to COVID-19.
Climate projections show Ottawa will get warmer, wetter
Ottawa will continue to get warmer and wetter year-round, with a greater chance of extreme weather, according to recent climate projections.
Aoyuan International launches M2M Spaces
One of the first projects to launch in Toronto this spring is M2M Spaces, part of Aoyuan International's 8.6-acre master-planned community in North York.
CMRAO releases reopening guide for managers
As most condo managers prepare to resume their normal operations, many need guidance on three top areas, according to a survey the CMRAO conducted in May.
Home builders propose tax credits and policies to kick-start economy
Proposed measures include transferring mortgage tenancy to the date of occupancy for new condominiums, tax credits and other policies to jumpstart economy.
Vancouver doubles mass timber construction height
Vancouver has approved mass timber construction up to 12 storeys for residential and commercial uses, doubling the current height limit of six storeys.
Rebates slated for home renovations, new construction
Newfoundland and Labrador has slated $30 million in rebates for home renovations and new construction to jumpstart the economy.
Proposed 87-storey Toronto tower would be Canada’s tallest
Dutch developers have appointed Herzog & de Meuron and Quadrangle to design a mixed-use Toronto tower that would reach 87 storeys high.
Guidelines issued to protect homebuyers, sellers
The Ontario Real Estate Association has issued a new series of guidelines to protect the health and safety of homebuyers, sellers and realtors.
Ontario nudges up electricity price threshold
As of June 1, residential, small business and farm customers will pay at a rate of 12.8 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in place of 10.1 cents/kWh.
Tania Haluk new VP of operations for Wilson Blanchard
Tania Haluk has joined Wilson Blanchard Management as the vice-president of operations. She currently serves as president of CCI Toronto and Area Chapter.
Local approach best to reopening Canadian economy
Allowing cities and counties to open and close independently based on standardized guidelines is the safest way of reopening, a new study finds.
Devimco shares Longueuil mixed-use development plans
Devimco Immobilier has joined forces with the City of Longueuil on the development of a major mixed-use project above the Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke métro station.


