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Q Tower

$640M Q Tower breaks ground on Toronto’s waterfront

The condominium tower will bring nearly 980 new suites to market by 2030.
CO

CO alarm safety updates take effect in Ontario

Updates to carbon monoxide safety rules in Ontario-based residential buildings took effect on January 1, 2026.

BCFSA and Greater Vancouver Realtors form data-sharing partnership

BCFSA and Greater Vancouver Realtors have entered into an information-sharing partnership designed to strengthen data-driven regulatory oversight.
codes

New national codes target accessibility, emissions

The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released the 2025 editions of the National Model Codes.
rental

RECO unveils major transformation

The Real Estate Council of Ontario announced new leadership and eight key initiatives for 2026 to rebuild trust.
new home

GTA home market poised for recovery in 2026

Elevated listing inventory has helped buyers negotiate lower selling prices.
Quebec

Quebec real estate posts gains amid national slowdown

Home prices are significantly increasing across the province of Quebec due to inventory shortages and growing demand.
Revelstoke

Revelstoke Mountain Resort unveils condos, townhomes

The new condos and townhomes will rise in the Benchlands Residences in Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Condo Act

Condo Act amendments partly extended under Bill 72

The provincial government has an additional year to proclaim Condo Act amendments into law, following royal assent of the Buy Ontario Act.
Vancouver

Vancouver approves space-saving stair designs

The new designs can be used in buildings up to six storeys.
Inlet District

First condo breaks ground in Inlet District

Construction is officially underway on 1 Market Square, the inaugural condo tower in the Inlet District community in Port Moody.
Toronto Council to ponder heightened safeguards

Toronto Council to ponder heightened safeguards

Toronto Council will consider a call to make automated external defibrillators (AEDs) more widely available in private high-rise residential buildings during its upcoming December meeting.
home

Dire state of GTA, GGH new home market may intensify

The struggling new home market across the GTA and GGH is poised to worsen before conditions improve, according to a new comprehensive report commissioned by RESCON.
winter property

Push to ‘buy Canadian’ boosts winter property market

Recreational property sales and prices are climbing in 2025 after last year’s downturn.
housing market

Housing market forecast signals easing conditions

The Canadian housing market may be poised for a modest rebound heading into 2026.
Pinnacle SkyTower

Pinnacle SkyTower becomes Canada’s first 100-storey building

The highest floor will align with the CN Tower’s main observation level.
Life lease housing regs in the wings in Ontario

Life lease housing regs in the wings in Ontario

A newly tabled private member's bill from the Ontario government's own back benches represents the second time a Progressive Conservative MPP has proposed regulations for life lease housing.