Industry News
Phase 2 of Hamilton’s Royal Connaught launched
Hamilton’s The Residences of Royal Connaught recently launched its second phase, featuring 76 luxury condominium units as well as retail space.
New condos have most construction issues: U.S. study
According to a recent study of U.S. homeowners from CAI, most construction deficiencies occur in new condominium developments and are due to poor workmanship.
EQ Awards presented to Ontario green builders
The recent EnerQuality Housing Innovation Forum featured a series of sustainability presentations for the housing industry, followed by the EQ Awards Gala.
Government to assist with Fort McMurray rebuild
Following the Fort McMurray wildfires, the Government is assisting Western Canadians affected by building material price increases and supply shortages.
Toronto project introduces residential agri-tecture
Curated Properties and Windmill Developments have teamed up to introduce residential agri-tecture to their newest project, The Plant.
More draft regs released under condo law reforms
The Ontario government released Friday a third round of draft rules under the Protecting Condominium Owners Act.
Average GTA condo prices climb 13 per cent: BILD
The average price of new condominium apartments in stacked townhouses and mid- and high-rise buildings in the GTA reached a record $507,511 in January, says BILD.
Prével launches third phase of 21e arrondissement
Prével has unveiled the third phase of its 21e arrondissement development in Montreal, comprised of townhomes and condos.
Fortress selects co-developer for SkyCity Winnipeg
Fortress Real Developments has signed on Edenshaw Developments Ltd. as a co-developer of SkyCity Winnipeg, which is expected to break ground this spring.
Nominations open for 2017 WLI Championship Team
The Toronto Urban Land Institute’s Women's Leadership Initiative is currently accepting nominations for its 2017 Championship Team.
Ontario enacts energy and water reporting reg
Ontario has now enacted its energy and water reporting and benchmarking regulation to help large buildings cut down on greenhouse gas emissions.
Proposed changes to Condominium Act regs released
A plain language summary of the first round of proposed changes to rules under the Condominium Act was posted yesterday on Ontario’s Regulatory Registry. The draft
Element receives excavation permit for OPAL project
The City of Vancouver has issued an Excavation Permit to Element Lifestyle Retirement for OPAL, the developer’s retirement residence set for Cambie Village.
MRCM promotes Craig McMillan to VP operations
Maple Ridge Community Management names Craig McMillan vice president of operations, promoted from his previous position of general manager of operations.
Canada placed high on Century 21 global ranking
Canada ranks high on Century 21's 2016 Global21 rankings, with top honours for companies, offices, teams and individuals.
GTA home sales up 11.8 per cent in January
There were 5,188 home sales in the GTA through the TREB’s MLS System in January 2017, up 11.8 per cent compared to one year before.
GTA new condo sales broke records in 2016
There were 27,217 new condominium apartment sales in the GTA in 2016, up 34 per cent year-over-year, according to Urbanation’s Q4-2016 market results.


