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Westshore community rolls out first phase of townhomes

Minto Communities GTA is bolstering missing middle housing options with the first phase of its Westshore development.
The Well

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The Well transforms into hub for public art

At The Well, in the King West neighbourhood, passers-by will discover seven new art pieces on display, including some firsts in Canada.
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Vancouver mayor declares new steps to build homes faster

Increasing the maximum allowable floor plate size for Vancouver's residential towers is one item in a newly released motion from Mayor Ken Sim.
NB funds advance preparations for new housing

Canadian Apartment Magazine

NB funds advance preparations for new housing

The New Brunswick government is promising up to $22.5 million annually to underwrite pre-construction studies and core infrastructure needed to support new housing development in small communities.
Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Nova Scotia to launch net-zero resource hub

The new Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) has an agenda to help nurture retrofit expertise and connect property and facilities managers to a range of services for pursuing decarbonization.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Vaughan receives $59 mil in federal funding

To fast-track the creation of over 1,700 new housing units, the City of Vaughan has received $59 million in funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund.
Big six banks feeling little office fallout

Canadian Property Management

Big six banks feeling little office fallout

The credit rating service, DBRS Morningstar, is reiterating a general negative outlook for office properties, while highlighting lending and underwriting trends that have limited exposure for Canada's big six banks.
Final test precedes LEED v5 O+M 2024 launch

Canadian Property Management

Final test precedes LEED v5 O+M 2024 launch

LEED v5 is nearing final form, with the updated rating system for existing buildings operations and maintenance (O+M) undergoing final refinements ahead of a projected 2024 rollout.
Ontario seeks input on accessibility standards

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Buildings without barriers on 2024 agenda

Organizations with real estate portfolios are encouraged to obtain RHFAC ratings for their properties and become eligible for accolades through the 2024 Buildings Without Barriers Challenge.
harassment

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Harassment against condo managers on the rise

The Association of Condominium Managers of Ontario is reporting escalating incidents of workplace harassment and abuse as a critical labour shortage rips through the industry.
CIB

Construction Business

CAGBC launches free low carbon training

The Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) is launching a free Low Carbon Training Program in partnership with industry associations.
IFMA

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IFMA honours industry excellence

The Greater Toronto & South Central Ontario Chapter of IFMA took home the award for Chapter of the Year, Large Chapter, at IFMA's Awards of Excellence ceremony.
Palace Arms Hotel Toronto

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Greenwin and partners to redevelop Toronto’s Palace Arms Hotel

The historic Palace Arms Hotel on King Street West will soon be redeveloped into a mixed-use residential development featuring market rental and affordable units.
HAF

Canadian Apartment Magazine

New study sheds light on rental affordability

A new study by Online Mortgage Advisor looks at average salaries vs. monthly rents in cities worldwide to calculate the change in rental affordability since 2018.
BOMA Canada

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BOMA Canada honours the industry’s best and brightest

On September 28th, 2023, the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada (BOMA Canada) honoured members of the Canadian commercial real estate industry at their
call to action 92

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Call to action 92 premised on truer partnership

Speaking at BOMEX 2023, Bryce Starlight of Taza Development Corporation, offered insight into the Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner's call to action 92.
report

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B.C releases housing targets for 10 municipalities

British Columbia has issued provincial housing targets for the first 10 municipalities selected as part of the Housing Supply Act.