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Liberals pledge $200M for affordable rentals at ex Honest Ed’s site in Toronto

Nicole Thompson - The Canadian Press Jan 20, 2020

TORONTO — The federal government committed $200 million for affordable rental units at the former site of an iconic department store in Toronto on Thursday, with Social Development Minister Ahmed Hussen saying the money will ensure the…

Construction

Manulife Investment Management Announces Redevelopment of Manulife Place

Building Jan 17, 2020

Manulife Investment Management has announced plans for a $30 million redevelopment of Manulife Place in the heart of Edmonton's downtown core.With construction commencing in mid-2020, the 36-storey office and retail tower will…

Construction

The Government of Ontario Calls Attention to Skilled Trades Shortage

Building Jan 14, 2020

The Government of Ontario has launched a marketing campaign to attract more people to the skilled trades under the slogan "Find a Career You Wouldn't Trade".According to the Government, the province is facing a serious labour shortage,…

Construction

Federal Government Invests in Affordable Rental Housing in London

Building Jan 13, 2020

The federal government is investing over $130 million for the construction of two multi-residential buildings comprising of 420 units, located at 495 Talbot St and 110 Fullarton St in London."Through the National Housing Strategy,…

Construction

CIBC celebrates milestone as final phase of construction underway at CIBC SQUARE’s 81 Bay…

Building Jan 10, 2020

Representatives from CIBC, EllisDon, Ivanhoé Cambridge and Hines raised a ceremonial last steel beam at 81 Bay Street on January 8th. The event marks the final phase of construction for the first of two office buildings that will become…

Building

CMHC reports annual pace of housing starts in Canada slowed in December

The Canadian Press Jan 9, 2020

OTTAWA – Developers started building fewer homes than expected in December, mostly because of a decline in multi-unit projects, Canada's housing agency said Thursday.Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said the seasonally adjusted annual…

Construction

Federal scientists study how to adapt building codes to climate change

Bob Weber - THE CANADIAN PRESS Jan 7, 2020

When storm winds howl and rivers flood, buildings take the brunt.And as climate change makes all kinds of extreme weather more frequent and more destructive, scientists at the National Research Council are trying to figure out how to…

Construction

The “Real” Ontario Construction Lien Amendment Act

Megan J. Lem Dec 27, 2019

In 2017, Ontario passed extensive amendments to its legislative regime for construction liens. The Construction Lien Amendment Act was enacted on December 12, 2017, and immediately changed the name of the underlying Construction Lien Act to…

Real Estate

Starlight Investments Completes $1.7 Billion Portfolio Acquisition

Building Dec 23, 2019

Starlight Investments has completed the acquisition of a 44 building concrete, multi-residential, high-rise portfolio. Comprising 6,271 rental units, the suite types within the Portfolio range from bachelor to three-bedroom units.…

Construction

Getting Active on Passive

Natalie Leonard Dec 18, 2019

Public awareness of the global climate crisis is increasing rapidly, and so is Net-Zero Passive House building in residential and commercial construction. Now is the perfect time for builders to specialize in this rapidly growing market…

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