Should the province take over the TTC? Image

Should the province take over the TTC?

In delivering what is arguably their most progressive party platform in recent memory this weekend, Ontario PC leader Patrick Brown struck directly at Liberal voters looking to oust Kathleen Wynne from power next June. In front of 1,500 party

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Emporis Takes a Look at the European Skyline

The tallest buildings in Europe seem to be springing up all over Russia, according to a recent Emporis report that reviewed the European Skyline.By 2018, seven of the continent’s tallest towers will be set in Russia, including the Lakhta Center (image

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Save the date: Take a Ride for MacKids is on June 16th! Image

Save the date: Take a Ride for MacKids is on June 16th!

We’re now less than a month away from the highly anticipated Take Ride for MacKids event, hosted by Reid’s Heritage Homes in support of McMaster Children’s Hospital and the Caring for Little Kidneys campaign.

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Baycliffe Communities offers a special incentive at the Villas of Upper Wasaga! Image

Baycliffe Communities offers a special incentive at the Villas of Upper Wasaga!

One of the most promising and exciting new communities to begin taking shape in Wasaga Beach is the Villas of Upper Wasaga by Baycliffe Communities. Baycliffe Communities’ successful community features stunning detached homes, ranging from 2,114 to 3,085

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Planning for Winter Interest in the Garden

I have met many Canadian gardeners who think that the ‘winter garden’ is a waste of time.  I say, “Not so.”The months between leaf clean up and spring wake-up is the perfect time for Canadian gardeners to do some serious gardening in their head.  Take

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Beam Removal at FIVE Condos

One of Toronto’s most ambitious heritage preservation initiatives is taking another step forward.Hariri Pontarini Architects’ design for MOD Developments and Graywood Developments’ project FIVE Condos at 5 St. Joseph integrates an historical facade on

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Affordable Townhomes in the TMA Gaining Larger Market Share Image

Affordable Townhomes in the TMA Gaining Larger Market Share

As Trimart Research Corporation continues to add up new low-rise sales in the Total Market Area (TMA), they are predicting that spring is in for another surge of sales, and that affordable townhome communities are beginning to take up a larger market

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A nature-inspired guide to decorating your home for the holidays Image

A nature-inspired guide to decorating your home for the holidays

Do you look forward to the holiday season and decorating? Are you looking to break free from commercialism? If you prefer to take a minimal approach this season, then you will want to check out the nine nifty tips below.1) This table setting features

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CHBA recommends 5 ways to address housing affordability challenges

At the end of February, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association Day on the Hill took place, where CHBA met with members of parliament and senators to provide potential solutions to the housing affordability challenges Canadians face across the country. 

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Gary Switzer on the Site Plan Review Process

By Penny MunozWith the cost of housing in Toronto on the rise, optimizing the site plan approval process is a pressing topic for industry professionals, as well as new-home buyers. As industry professionals know, the longer a project takes to be

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