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Ontario businesses can operate virtually, electronically

Ontario businesses are permitted to conduct virtual meetings, defer annual meetings in specified circumstances, and submit e-filings.

Ottawa an outlier in housing market slowdown

Ottawa is enduring through the nation’s current housing slump, while other real estate markets in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario are on a steady decline.

Rodent activity on the rise

Urban centres across Canada and the U.S. are experiencing a rise in "aggressive" rodent activity due to COVID-19 restrictions shuttering restaurants and cafes.

Time-of-use pricing respite adds nominal costs

Temporary suspension of Ontario’s time-of-use pricing scheme equates to a 3 per cent sliver of the projected provincial expenditure to underwrite electricity costs in 2020-21.

North York ice rink converts to food bank

North York Harvest Food Bank is now operating out of a converted ice rink to help adhere to social distancing guidelines while managing increased visits.

Uninsured property disqualified for Alberta aid

Condo boards and residential landlords in Fort McMurray and surrounding flood-stricken areas will have until August 5 to apply for provincial funding to help cover uninsurable damage.

Survey finds 1 in 10 Canadians believe they’ll be renting forever

According to new research from Finder.com, more than 3.4 million Canadians believe they'll never own a home, particularly in the frame of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Condo showings permitted in Ontario, clarifies OREA

In-person condo showings are permitted in Ontario as long as real estate professionals follow provincial and local public health guidelines.

Think tank offers blueprint to guide housing market policies

A new report provides a blueprint for policymakers and regulators in the housing market to address threats to financial stability.

RE/MAX INTEGRA initiative supports Canadian food banks

RE/MAX INTEGRA is asking Canadians and its network of brokers and agents to help them raise funds for local food banks across Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

GTA condo prices fall in April: TRREB

As Toronto condo prices dropped 4 per cent this April, TRREB notes a key factor for housing market recovery will be a broader reopening of the economy.

Utility bills deferred for distressed Albertans

The Alberta government has proffered up to $223 million, or about two-thirds of projected late payments, to stabilize utilities' cash flow and enable the deferrals.
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Toronto real estate industry raises funds for Yonge Street Mission

Toronto’s real estate industry has spearheaded a relay that’s raising funds for the Yonge Street Mission (YSM). The initiative has already raised more than $200,000

New model supports social distancing until September

A new model shows that continuing social distancing at the current levels in Ontario and Quebec until mid-September could save about 100,000 lives.

Ontario permits more construction activities

Landscaping and lawn care are also on a shortlist of businesses allowed to offer services if they adhere to public health protocol.

Fort McMurray flood swamps 1,230 buildings

Approximately 13,000 evacuees have been instructed to abide by COVID-19 social distancing requirements.