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Province creating six transit-oriented communities in Toronto

Thousands of new homes will be rising near future transit stations along the Ontario Line subway and Scarborough Subway Extension.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

Nova Scotia releases “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan

The Nova Scotia government has just released its five-year “Our Homes, Action for Housing” plan, representing a projected $1-billion investment.
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Canadian Facility Management & Design

Heritage designations to pale in worship space

Heritage designations could pose fewer complications for religious and Indigenous organizations in Ontario when they undertake repairs and alternations in places of worship and spiritual practices.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

GTA rental construction declined in Q3

The number of purpose-built rentals under construction in the GTA fell to 18,267 units in Q3-2023, according to new data from Urbanation.
EV charger installations subsidized outside big Ontario cities

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EV charger funds directed outside big cities

Subsidies are now on offer for EV charger installations on publicly accessible sites in small to mid-sized Ontario communities with populations no greater than 170,000.
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Canadian Property Management

Canada praised as GRESB benchmark leader

National averages aren’t revealed in the recently released 2023 global results, but Canada's high ranking among 75 participating countries was confirmed during an online discussion of trends underpinning the numbers.
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Construction economists calling for urgent reforms

Canada's construction economists are pointing to oversights by the federal government, calling for urgent reforms to address the housing crisis.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Hullmark, BGO unveil plans for Beltline Yards

Hullmark, in partnership with BGO, has unveiled plans for Beltline Yards, a large, mixed-use neighbourhood located at Caledonia Road and Bowie in Toronto.
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Canadian Facility Management & Design

New round of funding to improve accessibility

Qualifying recipients can receive up to $3 million to subsidize construction, renovation or retrofit projects that make way for more people with disabilities in community spaces and workplaces.
Ontario set to tweak excess soil regulations

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Ontario set to tweak excess soil regulations

Proposed amendments to Ontario’s excess soil regulations would allow salt-contaminated fill on a wider range of sites and simplify landscape projects on industrial properties.
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Lands sought for new joint hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo

Grand River Hospital and St. Mary's General Hospital are looking for space to build a future joint hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo.
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Study finds sustainable alternative to air conditioning in hot, arid climates

The study focused on achieving a new benchmark in passive cooling inside naturally conditioned buildings in hot climates
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

BC introduces new rules on short-term rentals

The B.C. government has introduced legislation to rein in short-term rentals and add back housing to the rental market.
GTA multifamily deals sag to single digits in Q3

Canadian Apartment Magazine

GTA multifamily deals sag to single digits in Q3

Summer saw a dearth of multifamily transactions, as Colliers Canada reports just eight deals in the Greater Toronto Area during the third quarter of 2023.
NS asserting more control in housing arena

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NS asserting more control in housing arena

Newly introduced Bill 329 includes dozens of amendments to the Halifax Regional Municipality Charter to impose new requirements and give the Province more authority over planning and development.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

New data indicates rent growth may be slowing

While most major cities across Canada experienced rent growth in September, there are indications the market may be slowing.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

New study looks at impacts of Airbnb on rents

Airbnb activity has not generated an economically meaningful increase in rents across Canada, according to new research from The Conference Board of Canada.