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CondoBusiness

When political canvassers come knocking

Condo boards and staff can't restrict political canvassers from reasonably accessing condominiums during municipal, provincial or federal elections.

CondoBusiness

Toronto condo renters to form association

The Federation of Metro Tenants’ Associations (FMTA) is reaching out to Toronto condo renters in an effort to help them form their own association.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Toronto priority neighbourhoods may increase

The number of Toronto priority neighbourhoods may rise to 31 from 22, due to changes in the criteria that the city uses to determine at-risk areas.

Canadian Property Management

Ontario Municipal Board reform still polarizing

Calls for Ontario Municipal Board reform are on the rise. But the OMB is a contentious issue, and experts cannot agree on how to move forward.

CondoBusiness

Toronto’s land transfer tax remains unscathed

Despite vocal opposition from the real estate industry, attempts to reduce the Toronto land transfer tax in the 2014 budget have failed.

Canadian Property Management

Smoke-free entrances becoming the norm

Toronto is looking at banning smoking from public building entrances. But it certainly isn't the first jurisdiction in the country to consider butting out.

Canadian Property Management

Industry group slams “unworkable” parking levy

A report released by a real estate industry coalition warns of the negative impact a proposed parking levy would have on the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA).

Building Strategies & Sustainability

Toronto’s new Green Standard raises concerns

As Toronto prepares to phase in updates to its Green Standard, some building industry members have concerns about ...

Canadian Property Management

Hamilton’s rental licensing proposal shelved

Hamilton’s controversial plan to license rental housing will not be moving forward, much to the relief of many in the ...

Canadian Property Management

Liberals’ plan to review OMB worries industry

The Liberal government is going to review the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) appeals process, beginning with consultations in the coming months.

Canadian Property Management

Toronto delays decision on development charges

Mayor Rob Ford’s executive committee has voted to defer a bylaw that would nearly double Toronto’s residential ...

Construction Business

Vancouver’s deconstruction strategy

The City of Vancouver is rethinking demolition and taking a new approach to managing demolition ‘waste.'

Building Strategies & Sustainability

Toronto a leader in green roof industry

Toronto’s leadership in the industry is due to the fact that green roofs are not only encouraged but mandatory.

CondoBusiness

Honest advertising for condo projects

Toronto developers may soon have to adhere to stricter ad rules.

Canadian Property Management

Round two for Toronto’s zoning bylaw

Toronto’s harmonized zoning bylaw draft is nearing completion and City staff is optimistic the rules will meet the approval of both Toronto council and property owners. But they may have reason to be wary; the City’s previous attempt at a ...
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Canadian Property Management

Street light conversion projects underway

Shrinking payback periods for LED streetlights are helping to make the business case for large-scale conversions in many Canadian municipalities.
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Canadian Property Management

Re-evaluating stormwater run-off costs

Advocates for the commercial real estate industry are united in opposition to a suggested new formula for calculating Toronto’s stormwater service charges.