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Maclean-Hunter Building’s multi-res revival

Toronto's Maclean Publishing Company headquarters is becoming the new United BLDG., a mixed-use development that represents North America's tallest architectural heritage retention project of its kind.

City council endorses waterfront development in Port Credit

The former Imperial Oil Lands 72-acre property has sat vacant for nearly 30 years.

Carbon pricing reappears on Ontario gas bills

Carbon pricing has been reinstated on Ontario's natural gas bills 10 months after utilities were instructed to remove the levy that the provincial government has been seeking to quash.

Graham awarded $267M Paramount condo project

Graham has been awarded The Paramount project in Richmond, B.C. Construction of the $267M condo development is slated for completion in April 2022.

“Zoomer” condo community planned for Kelowna

The $100+ million project will introduce a 200-unit gated community for so-called “zoomers” seeking to downsize from their traditional homes and maintain their dynamic lifestyles.

More Canadians seeking properties for investment or recreation

A new survey of RE/MAX brokers and agents has found that investment and recreational properties are on the rise across Canada, with 74 per cent of regions surveyed experiencing an uptick.

Condo sales lead record quarter in Quebec

The province experienced an 8 per cent uptick in residential property sales compared to the same period in 2018 – the largest quarterly increase in sales since the third quarter of 2005.

Energy retrofits announced for GTA residential buildings

The Canadian government has earmarked $5.75m in grants and loans to conduct “deep energy retrofits” within four multi-residential buildings in Toronto and Hamilton.

Multi-unit construction boosts housing starts in June

The trend in housing starts was up in June 2019 compared to May primarily due to multi-unit apartment construction.

Condos, rentals coming to Montreal’s Molson site

A Quebec consortium has finalized the purchase of Montreal's Molson brewery site, clearing the way for a redevelopment that will introduce “diverse housing alternatives that meet the needs of the neighborhood and future residents.”

Canadian home ownership dream still alive, says report

The latest RBC Economics Housing Trends and Affordability Report indicates housing affordability has improves for the second straight quarter of 2019.

250 Lawrence announced for Toronto’s Bedford Park

Led by Graywood Developments, 250 Lawrence is a 9-storey residential development with views overlooking the Douglas Greenbelt and the Avenue and Lawrence area.

Ministers shift around expanded Ontario cabinet

The 28-member reconfigured roster brings some fresh faces to portfolios of key interest to the commercial real estate industry, but also leaves one of the most prominent players in place.

Federal Government details First-Time Home Buyer Incentive

The Federal Government joined Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation (CMHC) to reveal a launch date and details for its First-Time Home Buyer Incentive.

Niagara Falls’ Loretto Academy becoming hotel and condo

3Bridges Properties (Group) Corp. will transform Niagara Falls’ historic Loretto Academy into a luxury hotel and condo complex. The project, called Great Falls, was announced

Study ranks condo prices along Toronto’s subway stations

A Toronto study has revealed the varying price of condominium units along the city's TTC subway line to help potential buyers compare key areas along the transit line.

Ottawa condo builders fined $677,500 after worker fatality

Several Ottawa construction firms and supervisors have been fined a total of $677,500 after a worker was killed during excavation for a new residential development.