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A local developer says he’s excited and raring to get started building a $45-million, 147-unit apartment building for retirees on land just west of the downtown that’s sat vacant for almost 30 years. “This project is very real for us…

New condominium buyers deterred by soaring Toronto prices are apparently venturing further afield to Hamilton, Kitchener and Waterloo, which offer more bang for their buck and the promise of new transit links that will improve accessibility. Sales of new condominiums…

Toronto is recovering in the aftermath of heavy rains and flash floods that wreaked havoc across the region Tuesday night, showing the city’s aging sewer system’s vulnerability to sudden, extreme weather conditions. Some parts of the city saw 100 millimetres…

The national trend in housing starts decreased in July, reflecting a decline in the SAAR of multi-unit dwellings in urban centres from the near-historical high registered in June. Despite decreasing in July, the trend remains well-above historical averages, reflecting elevated…

A local Buddhist society is leaving urban Ottawa to build a unique grand temple in a more peaceful area near the village of Richmond, hoping the ornate facility will also be a draw for worshipers from across eastern Ontario and…

It’s often claimed that 3D printing – known in the trade as “additive manufacturing” – will change the way we live. Most recently, a team from Eindhoven University of Technology announced plans to build the “world’s first” habitable 3D printed…

The Hamilton and Burlington Society of Architects is inviting members to submit their built works, studies and proposals completed since October 15, 2016 to the HBSA Achievement in Architecture Awards 2018. Deadline for Submission is Friday October 12, 2018 at 4:00 PM Winners…

The Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre is planning a three-day celebration in October for the Indian Residential School Survivors (IRSS) Legacy Project’s Teaching, Learning, Sharing and Healing space at Nathan Phillips Square. The Teaching, Learning, Sharing and Healing space…

Toronto mayoral challenger Jennifer Keesmaat is pledging to build 100,000 new affordable housing units over the next decade, arguing Mayor John Tory has failed to do enough to keep rents in the city from skyrocketing. While she promised her plan…

In June, Canadian municipalities issued $8.1 billion worth of building permits, down 2.3% from the previous month. The decline was the result of lower construction intentions for residential buildings, following a strong May. Residential sector: Multi-family dwellings account for majority of the…

MONTREAL, Aug. 8, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ – Association des Architectes en pratique privée du Québec (AAPPQ, Quebec’sassociation of private practice architects) and Association des firmes de génie-conseil (AFG) – Québec (Quebec’sassociation of engineering consulting firms) want to see Quebecers get the most out of…

A Toronto landlord who discovered her condo unit was being rented out repeatedly on Airbnb — behind her back by someone tied to a property management company — has won her case at the Landlord and Tenant Board. The recent decision…

LOWER SACKVILLE, NS, Aug. 7, 2018 /CNW/ – Giving every Canadian a real and fair chance at success means helping them get the skills and training they need to succeed in a changing economy. The skilled trades are good, well-paying, middle-class jobs,…

This article submitted and authored by Toon Dreessen originally appeared in the Ottawa Business Journal   Every year or two, Ottawa residents are treated to a feat of modern engineering as construction crews replace an aging bridge spanning the Queensway over…

The Government of Canada is making major investments in housing in Indigenous communities to reduce overcrowding, improve building quality, and address housing shortages. At the same time, it is looking for ways to accelerate change by providing opportunities to test…