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Innovation Has A New Home In The Canadian Housing Industry (And It’s Built For Collaboration)
Industry

Innovation Has A New Home In The Canadian Housing Industry (And It’s Built For Collaboration)

Rooted in DMZ’s track record of +2,600 startup launches, the Centre for Housing Innovation aims to accelerate the development — and the adoption — of practical, scalable housing solutions across Canada.

Retail

RioCan Bids $141M To Buy Out Hudson's Bay JV From Georgian Mall, Oakville Place

RioCan contributed 50% stakes in the Georgian Mall and Oakville Place to the joint venture it formed with Hudson's Bay in 2015 and is now taking full ownership.

Listed Country

Historic Prince Edward County Property Touts Picturesque Pastoral Views

Dating back to the 1850s, the updated property has exposed beams, hand-planed boards, and its original chimney cupboards and flooring.

Development Projects

Plans Filed For 40- And 45-Storey Residential, Film Studio In Toronto’s Port Lands

Plans from Tepfam Holdings are in keeping with the ongoing efforts to turn the Port Lands neighbourhood of Toronto into a buzzing community and housing hub.

Construction

Housing Starts Fall 16% In August, Pointing To Construction Slowdown

"If sustained, this adjustment in the level of housing starts would be consistent with both our forecast and current market intelligence indicating a slowdown in the pace of housing construction."

Development Projects

Reserve, Westdale Properties Propose 61 Storeys In Mount Pleasant

Plans from Reserve and Westdale represent the third submission for the site since 2017, and the largest to date, with almost 900 new residential units proposed.

Finance

Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement

We could be looking at a quarter-point interest rate cut this week, but a strong inflation reading on Tuesday could change the name of the game.

Real Estate News

Montreal, Ottawa Lead National Home Sales To Best August Since 2021

​National home sales have picked up 12.5% since March, and CREA economists are optimistic for a more active fall.

People

Ana Bailão Named Inaugural CEO Of Build Canada Homes

The former Toronto deputy mayor and housing advocate will lead Ottawa’s new federal housing entity, which Prime Minister Carney launched with $13B in funding on Sunday.

Policy

Build Canada Homes Launches With $13B In Funding And First Round Of Projects

The launch of Build Canada Homes comes after Mark Carney pledged to create a new federal housing entity during the election.

Development Projects

Greatwise Seeks 38-Storey Flatiron On Infill Site Near Sherbourne Station

The Arcadis-designed tower would deliver over 450 new condos units within walking distance of higher-order transit.