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Ontario unveils new rebates, incentives under $10.9B energy plan

Ontario announced new rebates for energy-efficient home appliances and incentives for industries and institutions under its $10.9-billion energy savings plan.
mortgage delinquency

Mortgage delinquency rate rises in Ontario and B.C.

In Toronto, the mortgage delinquency rate increased to a level not seen since Q3 2012.
real estate

RECA unveils initiative to bolster real estate oversight

Alberta’s real estate regulator has launched a new consumer protection initiative amid the province’s population surge.
climate

Vancouver joins global accelerators to boost climate resilience

The City of Vancouver joined the C40 Cool Cities Accelerator and UN-Habitat's Urban Planning Accelerator as it focuses on building climate-resilient communities.
Indigenous Hub

The Indigenous Hub rises as a cultural landmark

The project stands as a healing space and an architectural act of reconciliation that reflects Indigenous values and community.
home sales

Budget 2025 promises more housing and tax relief

The federal budget reaffirms earlier pledges to supercharge homebuilding and cut sales taxes to improve affordability.
Mortgage brokers split on interest rate message

BoC’s rate cut triggers hope and concern in housing sector

The rate cut has stirred commentary within the real estate and homebuilding sectors, reflecting both concern and optimism.
Amrize

Homebuilder sentiment drops to record lows

Housing starts for ownership are down nearly 10,000 compared to last year.
HST

Ontario proposes full HST rebate for first-time homebuyers

Ontario is proposing to rebate the full 8 per cent provincial portion of the HST for first-time home buyers who are purchasing new homes valued up to $1 million.
Quebec

GTA new condo sales drop 44% since last September

Sales of new condo apartments were 90 per cent below the 10-year average.
Better Condos Boot Camp

Better Condos Boot Camp wins 2026 Clean50 honour

The Better Condos Boot Camp initiative was recognized as a 2026 Clean50 Top Project.
Condo Act

Ontario unveils bill to fast-track homes and infrastructure

The Ontario government has tabled the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025, to fast-track housing, roads and infrastructure.
basement flooding

Toronto mulls expansion of basement flooding support

Toronto officials are proposing to expand a key stormwater management initiative aimed at helping homeowners guard against basement flooding.
strata

Vancouver preps for World Cup with short-term rental tips

Many homeowners are exploring the possibility of hosting guests to accommodate demand.
Mississauga

Mississauga launches CMHC’s housing design catalogue

Mississauga has teamed up with CMHC to accelerate diverse affordable housing through standardized design plans.
home sales

Q3 home prices flat as listings rise

The average home price in Canada remained largely unchanged in the third quarter of 2025, increasing just 0.1 per cent year-over-year to $816,500.

Brentwood Block secures $763M federal backing

The Government of Canada has announced a landmark investment of over $763 million to support Grosvenor’s Brentwood Block development in Burnaby, BC.