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Toronto frees up city-owned properties for affordable housing
The City of Toronto is reducing its office footprint from 55 to 15 locations and freeing up eight city-owned properties for affordable housing and other building priorities.
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Toronto Public Library to relocate St. Lawrence branch
The relocation and expansion at 125 The Esplanade in downtown Toronto will be more than six times the size of the current facility.
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New parking standard eases condo construction costs
In a move that will ultimately reduce building costs and GHG emissions, Toronto city council ditched most requirements for new residential developments to provide a minimum number of parking spaces.
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Bike sharing trends hint at commuter uptake post COVID
A new report suggests an increase in people using Toronto's Bike Share service for leisure during the pandemic could mean they will choose this mode of transportation for their daily office commute post COVID.
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Toronto city council approves plan for vacant home tax
The goal is to curb homeowners from keeping their properties empty as the availability and affordability of housing stagnates in the city.
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Ontario bestows land for community hub in Jane and Finch area
Ontario is donating 2.174 acres of land to the City of Toronto to build a much-needed community hub and centre for the arts in the Jane and Finch community.
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Toronto bolstering enforcement of residential mask bylaw
Since January 18, 2021, Toronto has received 1,950 complaints about improper mask usage in shared residential spaces.
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Toronto tightens restrictions on long-term care homes
Effective October 5, the City of Toronto’s long-term care homes will be restricting entrance to staff members, essential visitors and essential caregivers.
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Tougher regs for short-term rentals commence
New rules for short-term rentals take effect this week to ensure operators only rent out their primary residences on short-term rental sites.
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Property tax relief for Toronto’s live music venues
Property tax relief is available for Toronto’s live music venues though the newly expanded Creative Co-Location Facilities Property Tax Subclasses.
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Toronto urges new health, safety policies for residential buildings
The City of Toronto is asking landlords and condo boards to follow specific health and safety guidelines in residential buildings.
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Toronto grants new funding for waste reduction
Condo and apartment boards in Toronto looking to advance their waste reduction goals can now apply for a new community grant of up to $25,000.
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Condos reign in housing market outlook for T.O.
Housing activity is expected to rebound in the GTA over the next couple of years, with condo apartments leading the way in sales and construction.
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Feds invest in Indigenous entrepreneurship hub
This Toronto-based Indigenous Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be the first business incubator of its kind in southern Ontario.
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The long-term impact of short-term rentals
Rules surrounding short-term rentals have been the subject of much debate in cities all across Canada. What will the long-term effects of the new rules be on Toronto's multi-res apartment owners?
Canadian Property Management
CreateTO appoints Brian Johnston as CEO
CreateTO has appointed real estate industry executive Brian Johnston as the real estate agency’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Canadian Property Management
Parking rates in Toronto’s Green P parking facilities increase
According to the Toronto Parking Authority (TPA) parking rates in Green P lots across the city are increasing, starting this month.