housing
REMI Network
Empire Communities acquires green building initiative ERTH
The new green building initiative focuses on a commitment to offer more sustainable and healthier homes and community features.
REMI Network
Mattamy Homes breaks ground on three GTA projects
Mattamy's GTA Urban Division is setting out to expand company's multi-family, mid- and high-rise offering in the GTA.
REMI Network
Canada’s ban on foreign property buyers takes effect Jan 1
Canada's Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act will take effect on January 1, 2023, and remain in place for two years.
Construction Business
New family housing opens on SFU campus
Simon Fraser University (SFU) has opened two purpose-built, sustainably designed family housing at its Burnaby Mountain campus.
REMI Network
Inflation causing Canadians to falter on housing payments
The rising cost of living is causing more than 1.3 million Canadians to fall behind on housing payments.
REMI Network
Vancouver approves historic land-use strategy
After almost three years of extensive public engagement, Vancouver City Council approved the first city-wide land-use strategy to make way for a more affordable and sustainable city.
Construction Business
Vancouver approves 30-year Broadway Plan
Vancouver city council has approved the Broadway Plan, providing a 30-year framework that will integrate new housing and amenities.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ontario adds Associate Minister for housing
Michael Parsa takes on the new role of Associate Minister of Housing alongside Steve Clark, who stays in place as the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Survey reveals impacts of market conditions on renters
A new survey from Canada Life reveals the impacts current market conditions are having on renters and how it may affect their retirement planning.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Hazelview supports displaced Ukrainians with housing, ongoing aid
Hazelview Properties is among several rental housing providers that have banded together to support displaced Ukrainians since March 2022.
CondoBusiness
What’s ahead for Ontario’s condo market?
While overall activity has declined, condo supply continues to remain very constrained in the primary GTA markets. However, new pre-construction launches continue to be very popular.
Construction Business
Calgary names downtown conversion projects
The City of Calgary has named the first three successful applicants to the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program.
CondoBusiness
Greening Ontario’s housing sector
Ontario’s housing sector emits more greenhouse gas emissions than any other province, primarily due to its high population rate. In the province, residential buildings are
REMI Network
New design guide for zero energy multifamily buildings
A new advanced energy design guide is now available to help contractors and designers develop a viable plan for attaining zero energy multifamily buildings.
REMI Network
Pre-fabricated CLT condo will be a first in Toronto
A new condo will be a first in Toronto as plans are realized through a joint venture between Windmill Developments and Leader Lane Developments.
REMI Network
Minto Communities acquires two new sites in the GTA
Minto Communities GTA has acquired two new development sites, with multi-residential and low-rise plans that incorporate mixed uses and green spaces.
REMI Network
Developers plan $1.2-billion seaside community for Royal Beach
Seacliff Properties is pursuing its first joint venture with Reliance Properties to develop Royal Beach in Colwood, one of Greater Victoria’s fastest growing cities.
