COVID-19
Construction Business
Ledcor donates $400,000 to food banks
Ledcor is supporting children and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by donating $400,000 to local food banks in Canada and the US.
Construction Business
Construction survey reveals recovery concerns
According to RICS’ new quarterly Canada Construction and Infrastructure Survey, fears about implications for economic activity have deepened.
CondoBusiness
Uninsured property disqualified for Alberta aid
Condo boards and residential landlords in Fort McMurray and surrounding flood-stricken areas will have until August 5 to apply for provincial funding to help cover uninsurable damage.
Construction Business
Alberta is accelerating infrastructure projects
Alberta is accelerating infrastructure and transportation projects across the province to get thousands of back to work and the economy back on track.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Outbreaks in congregate care homes rise dramatically
COVID-19 outbreaks in health and congregate care settings have increased dramatically across Ontario, according to recent data from the Ontario Health Coalition.
REMI Network
New York State cracks down on illegal evictions
Rising concerns in New York State over illegal evictions during the lockdown period has prompted the Attorney General to beef up provisions aimed at protecting vulnerable tenants.
REMI Network
B.C. outlines plan to restart safely
British Columbians will move forward with safely restarting their province beginning in mid-May, according to a plan announced by Premier John Horgan.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Survey finds 1 in 10 Canadians believe they’ll be renting forever
According to new research from Finder.com, more than 3.4 million Canadians believe they'll never own a home, particularly in the frame of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
REMI Network
Condo showings permitted in Ontario, clarifies OREA
In-person condo showings are permitted in Ontario as long as real estate professionals follow provincial and local public health guidelines.
Canadian Property Management
Data centres gain traffic missing from highways
At least 84 Canadian commercial buildings have been abuzz during protracted COVID-19-related business shutdowns. They house the data centres that have literally underpinned the continued functioning of the economy.
REMI Network
Think tank offers blueprint to guide housing market policies
A new report provides a blueprint for policymakers and regulators in the housing market to address threats to financial stability.
REMI Network
RE/MAX INTEGRA initiative supports Canadian food banks
RE/MAX INTEGRA is asking Canadians and its network of brokers and agents to help them raise funds for local food banks across Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
REMI Network
GTA condo prices fall in April: TRREB
As Toronto condo prices dropped 4 per cent this April, TRREB notes a key factor for housing market recovery will be a broader reopening of the economy.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Multi-unit housing starts remained strong in April
Results from CMHC's monthly Starts and Completions Survey reveals that construction of multi-unit housing projects remained strong in some provinces this April despite COVID-19 containment efforts.
REMI Network
Cushman releases guide for reopening workplaces
Cushman & Wakefield has released its “Recovery Readiness: A How-to Guide for Reopening your Workplace, as stay-at-home restrictions are lifted.
Canadian Property Management
Details of CECRA program rollout still emerging
The CECRA program is voluntary. Not all eligible landlords will necessarily take advantage of this program for various reasons.
Canadian Property Management
Q1 stats reflect first quintile GTA investment
Arguably, Q1 stats more accurately reflect the first quintile of 2020 activity since COVID-19 skittishness placed a pause on the market in early March.
