Municipal
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 ...
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.
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.




