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Loblaw officially re-opens historic West Block building in downtown Toronto
Loblaw Companies Limited announced the reopening of the West Block building — the first Loblaws Groceterias warehouse built in 1928. Today, the new location brings retail, office and residential space to the Lakeshore and Bathurst area.…
The UQAM Centre de Design studies up on the design of six Quebec schools
The UQAM Centre de design is presenting Devoirs d’architecture: 6 Elementary School Competitions in Quebec. The exhibition includes the winning designs for six competitions held in Quebec between 2019 and 2020.Curated by Jean-Pierre…
CREA reports Canadian home sales climb again, set record for August
Canada posted record home sales and prices in August, but the increase was uneven, as the housing market leveled off in some regions.Home sales in August climbed 6.2 per cent compared with July to hit a record for the month, with gains…
Trudeau cabinet meets to discuss rebuilding amid rising number of COVID 19 cases
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Canadians against relaxing their guard against COVID-19 as he and his cabinet kicked off two days of closed-door meetings to discuss the pandemic and how to lead the country through a second…
Mayors push Liberals on plan to buy distressed properties for affordable housing
OTTAWA — Federal officials are ironing out the details of a program to help cities buy properties left vacant due to the pandemic so they can quickly create affordable housing.The government has considered the property acquisition…
B.C. amends law in effort to address sky high condo and townhouse insurance
VICTORIA — The B.C. government has announced regulatory changes aimed at bringing more transparency to condo insurance premiums that have risen by as much as 40 per cent.The Finance Ministry says effective Nov. 1, insurers or…
Calgary doctor urging more shelter space as cold weather approaches
CALGARY – A doctor who has been working with some of Calgary's most vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic is worried homeless shelters won't have enough space to keep everyone safe once the cold weather hits.''Currently – at…
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own
Members of the Oasis Senior Supportive Living Program pole walking in their community.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently about how we support older adults. The media and all levels of…
COVID-19 Likely to Usher in “Decade of the Home”: Accenture Survey
People's refocus on their local community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will be long-term, bringing about the "decade of the home" and forcing retailers and consumer goods companies to tailor their products and services to drive a more…
Uneven rebound poses risk for entire economy, Bank of Canada governor says
OTTAWA – The slower rebound facing women, youth and low-wage workers could pose a threat to a broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada's top central banker said Thursday in a push to find ways to even out an uneven path…