housing
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Strong mayor powers expanded to 26 municipalities
The Ontario government is expanding strong mayor powers to the mayors of 26 fast-growing municipalities that have pledged to invest in housing.
Construction Business
Harris Green Village receives approval
Harris Green Village by Starlight Investments in Victoria has received approval and phase one will break ground this year.
Construction Business
Major Port Moody development unveiled
The first master-planned residential community in almost two decades is approved and moving ahead in Port Moody.
Construction Business
Federal $4B fund aims to fast-track housing
The federal government has launched the Housing Accelerator Fund, a $4 billion initiative to fast track housing.
REMI Network
Tania Artenosi named new OREA president
In her new role, Tania Artenosi will lead OREA's efforts to continue advocating for affordable homeownership and fighting for fair and equitable access to homes.
REMI Network
Canadian home sales at 14-year low
An increasing number of East Coast markets show that prices appear to be trending up again.
REMI Network
New reg imposes financial penalties on Ontario homebuilders
A new regulation may impose administrative penalties on Ontario homebuilders or vendors who breach their legal and ethical obligations.
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.
