Cities

A rendering of the revised Cohen Block proposal set for 8-36 W Cordova St. and 15-27 W Hastings St.
Development Projects

Bosa Properties Revises Cohen Block Proposal, Doubling Height To 40 Storeys

​Bosa Properties submitted their original rezoning application in 2023, but has now revised the proposal for 8-36 W Cordova and 15-27 W Hastings in Vancouver.

Development Projects

Oben Group Proposes 14-Storey Purpose-Built Rental For South Parkdale

The development would replace a long-term care home and add 147 purpose-built rental units to South Parkdale.

Toronto

Feds Announce $2.55B In Support Of Toronto Rental Housing Projects

The $2.55 billion in low-cost financing will speed up the delivery of 4,831 rental homes, including a minimum of 1,075 affordable rental units.

Development Projects

Bonnis Properties Ups Granville Street Proposal To Two Towers Up To 43 Storeys

Bonnis Properties has submitted a rezoning application for 800-876 Granville Street, after cancelling the previously-proposed 17-storey office tower.

Industry

Dundas West Development Site From TAS Under Receivership With $17.5M Debt

The appointment order stems from an application made by Cameron Stephens Mortgage Capital, which describes indebtedness exceeding $17.5 million and a failed attempt to sell.

Development Projects

Historic Toronto Chapel One Step Closer To Rental Apartment Retrofit

Canadian developer Kindred Works has recently filed a Site Plan Approval application for their Lawrence Ave. E rental project, which will now deliver 148 new housing units and include the retention of a historic church.

Construction

Housing Starts Slow In February, Tumbling 68% In Toronto And 48% In Vancouver

Nationally, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of starts pulled back 4% month over month in February, erasing January’s 3% gain.

Meet The Agent

Meet The Agent: Jen Johnston, Sutton Group - Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage

It's time to say "Hello" to Jen Johnston, Sutton Group - Masters Realty Inc. Brokerage, who focuses on Kingston and the surrounding area.

Industry

HCRA Denies Licence To Toronto Homebuilder With Links To Albion

A former director of Albion Building Consultant Inc. has been denied a building licence after applying under a numbered company, 9618759 Canada Inc.

Development Projects

Brivia Group To Pay $55M To Cut Social Housing From 60-Storey CURV In Vancouver

​The CURV tower by Brivia Group is set to be one of the tallest towers in Vancouver and the tallest passive housing building in the world.

Policy

Toronto Looks To Defer DCs For “Stalled” Condo Projects With Affordable Units

It’s estimated that up to 3,000 condominium units can be moved through the development review pipeline with the proposed development charges deferral.