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REMI Network
Tribunal upholds Toronto’s short-term rental by-law
Toronto’s short-term rental regulations are no longer in limbo after the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal dismissed operators' appeals on Monday.
REMI Network
Fewer buyers desire move-in-ready homes
Affordability was the most important necessity for the majority of home buyers this year, according to CMHC's annual Mortgage Consumer Survey.
Construction Business
Oxford to build first multi-level industrial building
Oxford Properties Group has unveiled its plans to develop Canada's first large bay multi-level industrial property in Burnaby's Riverbend Business Park.
Construction Business
Alberta increases skilled trades funding
The Alberta government is increasing skilled trades funding to provide young people more opportunities to explore trades careers.
REMI Network
National home sales remain stable in October
National home sales held steady from September to October 2019, according to statistics from the Canadian Real Estate Association.
Construction Business
LEED v4 hits 1,000 Canadian project milestone
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is celebrating a new milestone as Canadian LEED v4 project registrations surpass the 1,000 mark.
REMI Network
GTA home sales up since last October: TREB
Greater Toronto Area realtors reported 8,491 home sales through the MLS System in October 2019, according to the Toronto Real Estate Board.
Construction Business
B.C. introduces climate transparency legislation
The B.C. government has introduced first-of-its-kind climate legislation in North America, setting out legal accountability requirements to achieve targets.
REMI Network
Assitive tools released ahead of foam container ban
The City of Vancouver has launched toolkits to help businesses find recyclable and compostable alternatives to foam containers
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ontario could lift pesticide ban in cemeteries
The current prohibition on pesticides for cosmetic purposes will continue to apply for commercial and residential properties.
REMI Network
Department store repurposing nets Urban Design Award
The City of London lauded the designers behind the Kingsmill’s Department Store transformation in London, Ontario.
REMI Network
Co-working to see higher demand in Halifax
A recent CBRE forecast for Atlantic Canada’s commercial real estate industry predicts an increasing need for flexible space.
REMI Network
MacEwan University welcomes kihêw waciston Indigenous Centre
As architect of the MacEwan University project, DIALOG worked closely with kihêw waciston leadership to understand their needs and teachings.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario to scrap obscure rental housing statute
The Residential Complex Sales Representation Act is among dozens of statutes and regulations tagged for revision or outright repeal in proposed omnibus legislation introduced in late October.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Housing Vancouver reports need for stronger rental focus
The Housing Vancouver Q3 update shows that purpose-built rental approvals are currently below the 10-year target set by the City of Vancouver.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Continuum REIT sells GTA high-rise portfolio to Starlight
Continuum REIT, an affiliate of Q Management LP, announced that it has sold Starlight Investments its GTA multi-residential portfolio for a gross purchase price of $1.732 billion.
REMI Network
Stovel Block in Edmonton designated historical resource
The Stovel Block, an Edwardian-style commercial building in The Quarters neighbourhood of downtown Edmonton, is currently undergoing a restoration.



