3 d. ago Haunting photos show the demolition of a landmark Toronto hospital

A beautiful structure that has served Toronto's health care needs for almost three-quarters of a century is being reduced to rubble, and haunting photos of the demolition at Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) document the final days of this impressive but ultimately doomed landmark.Following the completion of MGH's new Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre in early 2023, the facility is embarking on the next phase of a long-term plan to modernize and expand the complex.However, this next phase of the hospital's transformation will come at a significant cost to the area's architectural character.The old brick wings of MGH (formerly Toronto East General), including a grand structure along Coxwell Avenue, were officially closed back in March and are now in the process of being torn down as part of the hospital's long-term revitalization plan.Constructed in 1951, well after the Art Deco and Streamline Moderne periods, the building exhibits some impressive featu...

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8 d. ago $9M Ontario mansion built from the same stone as Canada's parliament buildings

Just a few years ago, 7 Whitelaw Crt. was a typical suburban Markham house with a dated kitchen, small windows, and an "as is" sale tag.Fast forward a few million dollars and a complete glow-up later, 7 Whitelaw Crt. looks like it belongs in a magazine.This five-bedroom, seven-bathroom modern residence, designed by David Small Designs, boasts dramatic statement piece floor-to-ceiling windows and a striking exterior clad in polished Ontario white marble.The front entrance. Fun fact: it's the very same stone used to build Toronto landmarks like Old City Hall and the University of Toronto, along with national icons like the architecture of Parliament Hill in Ottawa. No big deal.A home office with a view. Inside, it's all clean lines, natural light, and a gallery-like vibe that would make your art collection look like it belongs in the Art Gallery of Ontario.The living room. The wide, knotless European white oak floors run t...

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1 week ago French Château architecture meets modern luxury at this massive Oakville home

Real talk: Luxury doesn’t need to be subtle, especially when it comes to homeownership.I mean, who doesn’t want to live royally in a 5000 square foot French Château-inspired home, complete with tall columns, arched windows, and a glass double entry?The back view of 321 Morden Road.If that sounds like your cup of tea (and you have about $5 million to spend), then you should definitely check out this incredible Oakville home at 321 Morden Road.Maybe your mother used to tell you it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but this home proves a beautiful outside can lead to an equally beautiful interior.Peep the foyer light.Beyond the impressive exterior, you’ll discover a main floor boasting 23-foot ceilings, architectural lighting, and dramatic fixtures.The living room, great rooms, and office are awash with natural lighting thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, which makes working from home an absolute treat.The perfect room to wind down i...

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1 week ago French Chateau architecture meets modern luxury at this massive Ontario home

Real talk: Luxury doesn't need to be subtle, especially when it comes to homeownership in Ontario.I mean, who doesn’t want to live royally in a 5000-square-foot French Château-inspired home, complete with tall columns, arched windows, and a glass double entry?The back view of 321 Morden Road.If that sounds like your cup of tea (and you have about $5 million to spend), then you should definitely check out this incredible Oakville home at 321 Morden Road.Maybe your mother used to tell you it's what's on the inside that counts, but this home proves a beautiful outside can lead to an equally beautiful interior.Peep the foyer light.Beyond the impressive exterior, you'll discover a main floor boasting 23-foot ceilings, architectural lighting, and dramatic fixtures.The living room, great rooms, and office are awash with natural lighting thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, which makes working from home an absolute treat.The perfect room to win...

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2 w. ago A bunch of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get dramatic new lighting

A handful of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get some major upgrades that will help these beloved structures shine to their maximum potential, in quite the literal sense of the term.It's apparent that beautification efforts have begun in earnest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games scheduled to take place in Toronto, and some major landmarks in the city are due for a refresh ahead of the big event next summer.Items before the City's Economic and Community Development Committee and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place in September detail plans to upgrade lighting on a trio of structures: the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct, Princes' Gates, and the Automotive Building.The Prince Edward Viaduct spanning the Don Valley was modified with an award-winning structure known as the Luminous Veil in 2003, estimated to have saved over 150 lives since its installation. This pedestrian-proof barrier — built in response to the bridge's growing notoriety ...

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2 w. ago Landmark Toronto century house for sale at $4 million or you could just rent it

Why has one of the most unique properties in downtown Toronto been sitting on the market for nearly two years?That's the question hanging over 17 Isabella Street, the historic mansion near Yonge and Bloor that seems tailor-made for investors, yet has struggled to secure its next chapter.Known as the William Britton House, the 1885 landmark offers almost 6,500 square feet of space in one of the city's most coveted neighbourhoods with endless options for transformation. One of two boardrooms in the house. The City has zoned it residential, while MPAC classifies it as a commercial condominium. That flexibility opens the door to all sorts of possibilities — from a boutique multi-unit rental to a one-of-a-kind private residence or an innovative mixed-use space.An office with leaded windows and a brass chandelier. Plus, the house itself comes with no shortage of character. Designed by Dr. William Britton, a well-respected physician and former pr...

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3 w. ago Toronto's most notorious McDonald's is about to get less chaotic

While the best-known McDonald's locations of some international cities are famed for their surprising beauty, unique architecture or jaw-dropping patio views, Toronto's is known for a level of sketchiness that has raised it to local legend status.Whether you love its lore or consider it a blight on the neighbourhood, the Queen-Spadina outpost of the fast-food giant has been the site of stabbings, brawls, and all sorts of general chaos, especially during late-night hours, when you never know what kind of characters you may run into there.But, with a new McDonald's location gearing up to open just one major street away, some feared that Toronto's most infamous landmark would soon meet its end, especially with the intersection set to serve as a stop on the forthcoming Ontario Line subway.For better or for worse, representatives for the ubiquitous restaurant chain have reassured us that the well-loved, frequented and...

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