19 h. ago Discarded cigarette blamed for Copperfield condo balcony fire

A discarded cigarette was the source of a fire on a balcony at a four-storey apartment complex in southeast Calgary early Friday morning, fire officials said. Around 3:10 a.m. the Calgary Fire Department received multiple 911 calls about a fire on a balcony in the community of Copperfield. When firefighters arrived at the 99 block […]

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22 h. ago Calgary firefighters called out to early Friday morning condo fire

Residents of a four-storey, 72-unit condo complex in Copperfield were forced from their homes on Friday by an early morning fire.

Events

23 h. ago The salary you need to buy a home in Toronto keeps on rising despite slow sales

Toronto's real estate market truly is one-of-a-kind in its ability to be simultaneously in desperate need of more housing stock yet somehow overrun with homes for sale, and persistently pricey despite far fewer people actually buying than in the city's bidding war glory days.As realtors continue to report the same abysmal sales numbers we've been seeing for months now, prices have only eased ever-so-slightly, and in the case of some housing types in some areas of the GTA — detached houses and townhomes in the 416, specifically — are even still rising.Even taking the struggling condo segment into account, given present market conditions, interest rates and price points, the amount you would need to earn per year to afford the typical home in the city is increasing.According to a new report from Ratesdotca, the widening gap between the average income of a family in the 6ix and the average income required...

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28 h. ago Condo complex evacuated after early morning blaze in Copperfield

A four-story apartment complex was evacuated in southeast Calgary early Friday morning after a blaze broke out on a balcony. At around 3:10 a.m. the Calgary Fire Department received multiple 911 calls about a fire on a balcony in the community of Copperfield. When firefighters arrived at the 99 Block of Copperstone Park, they found […]

Events

30 h. ago MEJIA and ALIAKBARI: Next federal government should discard harmful energy policies — tariffs notwithstanding

Selling our energy at discounted prices to the U.S. has cost Canadians tens of billions of dollars in lost revenues.

Politics

37 h. ago $25 million Toronto penthouse could be your dream home or your luxury office

Typically, when you think of a Toronto penthouse suite, you imagine a luxurious condo with soaring ceilings, fancy furniture, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views of the city. And 1501- 552 Wellington St. W definitely has all that; it just happens that the fancy furniture is office furniture. Yeah, you can turn a penthouse suite into a stunning office if you want.One of the bathrooms. Unconventional? Yes. Is it kinda weird that there's a full bathtub in the "office" bathroom? Also yes. But who says an office needs to be in an office building? The lobby. Located in the former Thompson Hotel, now called 1 Hotel, this 8,400 square-foot penthouse suite is a great multi-use space. The bedrooms make for great bright offices and board rooms.What could be a living room. While the large living spaces are super bright and perfect for multiple workspaces. A kitchenette. There's also a full-size kitchen and a kitchenette, so the...

Economics

43 h. ago B.C. NDP finds Trump a convenient excuse for ditching its flawed programs

Vaughn Palmer: Once again, the ruling party has blamed Trump for killing a policy, while sidestepping any blame it should bear

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46 h. ago Condo fees are spiking in Toronto and here's where they are the worst

For those who have enough capital to drop the ridiculous chunk of change necessary to get into Toronto's real estate market, even the least expensive properties don't come cheap, and the costs continue to add up far after purchase.On top of mortgage payments — which amount to more than $3,000 a month for the typically-priced unit in the GTA after a 20 per cent down payment — along with newly-increased property taxes and certain utilities, there are also condo maintenance fees, which have been rising sharply in the city.Depending on the size of your unit and what building you're in, this one monthly bill on its own can nearly rival rent prices, and for small landlords, can thus make it impossible to break even (let alone make a profit) when mortgage rates are high and average rents are down.A study by local real estate agency Wahi revealed which complexes in the city are currently the worst culprit...

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47 h. ago Flair Airlines cancels summer Nashville route as state blames trade war

Other Canadian carriers have already dialed back on U.S. flights as demand wanes

Economics

49 h. ago Small space for small faces: How to fit the needs of a baby into a cramped condo

'Pop a dresser into the closet and use shelves above to store diapers, books, and clothes that are too big or too small.'

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53 h. ago Letters, March 20: Liberals are gaslighting Canadians on carbon tax

Does Canada need more oil development? Vote in our daily poll! Liberals are congratulating themselves for pausing the carbon tax. Ironically, are they not the ones who brought in the punishing tax? Talk about gaslighting Canadians. Curtis Radcliffe (They learned the error of their ways?) Say what, grits? A message for Liberals: You blamed every […]

Economics

64 h. ago Operator defends former Howard Johnson hotel blamed for Granville Street disorder

The non-profit group that runs a controversial Vancouver SRO is defending itself, after business owners say conditions have rapidly deteriorated in the area.

Politics

2 d. ago Scottie Scheffler to serve a similar Masters dinner with a twist – Ravioli is on the menu

Scottie Scheffler added a few wrinkles to the menu for the Masters Club dinner he will host for past champions. And yes, there will be ravioli. Ravioli is to blame for Scheffler still trying to reach full strength in his right hand. Glass punctured his palm when he used a wine glass to cut ravioli […]

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3 d. ago Condo Smarts: Correction to operating budget requires special general meeting

Technical errors or omission of notice can happen

Culture

3 d. ago Locals say Toronto neighbourhood 'under attack' by planned condo tower

Residents and businesses in Toronto's Church Street Village area are claiming they are "under attack" by a proposed development and are fighting to "defend the character" of the neighbourhood.A petition started in February by the Church Wellesley Neighbourhood Association (CWNA) seeks to halt plans to redevelop a group of properties wrapping around the northeast corner of Church and Wellesley, spanning 68-78 Wellesley Street East and 505-509 Church Street.The block of properties is home to a Pizza Pizza location that has served the community for decades, housed with the heritage-designated 1878 William McBean Terrace building. Developer KingSett Capital has stated its intention to incorporate into a new high-rise building on site, rising 28 storeys with a design from architects BDP Quadrangle.68 Wellesley Street East (right of centre) and other future approved and proposed buildings planned for the surrounding area. BDP Quadrangle.A development application filed for the site in...

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4 d. ago London home construction starts are plunging. Is Donald Trump to blame?

Home construction in London fell off a cliff to start the year, with housing starts down by 64 per cent in February.

Culture

4 d. ago As London home construction starts plunge, is Donald Trump to blame?

Home construction in London fell off a cliff to start the year, with housing starts down by 64 per cent in February.

Culture

6 d. ago Un condo vendu 321 000 $ à Québec et 42 autres transactions immobilières dans la région

Chaque semaine, Le Journal vous présente une liste de maisons, de plex et de condos dont la vente a été conclue au cours du mois précédent.

Economics

7 d. ago Lorne Gunter: Trump to blame if Carney and the Liberals win another election

On every major issue outside of Trump and the environment, Canadian voters favour Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives, often by a wide margin

Politics

9 d. ago Ottawa's smoking cessation experts turn their attention to helping people quit vaping

Experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute are using their expertise to help people get off of e-cigarettes.

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