41 h. ago Jury trial begins for suspect in killing of Calgary woman in downtown core

The jury trial for the suspect in what police say was the random murder of a Calgary woman in the downtown core is set to commence Monday following several delays. Michael Adenyi is charged with first-degree murder in what police say was the random killing of Vanessa Ladouceur, who was attacked around 6:40 a.m. on […]

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8 d. ago ‘They were known to each other’: Boy shot, killed inside downtown Toronto condo

Toronto Police say a 16-year-old boy has died after a shooting inside of a downtown condo over the weekend and a man is facing second-degree murder.

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8 d. ago ‘They were known to each other’: Teen shot, killed inside downtown Toronto condo

Toronto Police say a 16-year-old boy has died after a shooting inside of a downtown condo over the weekend and a man is facing second-degree murder.

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8 d. ago Pal, 19, charged after boy, 16, killed in downtown condo shooting

A 16-year-old boy has died in a shooting near the Toronto’s waterfront and his friend is in custody. Toronto Police said officers responded to a shooting Sunday in a condo building at 12 York St. — near Scotiabank Arena — just before 6 p.m. and found the teen suffering from gunshot wounds in a unit […]

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1 week 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...

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1 week 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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2 w. 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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3 w. ago $2 million Toronto condo has one of the best views in the entire city

If a prime location and almost incomparable views speak to you, this $2 million Toronto condo might just be your next dream home.Nestled right beyond the edge of the St. Lawrence neighbourhood and just steps from its many vibrant bars, restaurants, St. James Park and, of course, the market itself, 902-112 George Street is an ideal home for the community-oriented urbanite, with the added benefit of some seriously impressive space for entertaining.112 George Street.Located at the "Vu" condos, this unit truly lives up to the building's name, with an outdoor space that's even larger than the condo itself, offering breathtaking views of the city skyline.For all the hubbub around the condo's outdoor space, though, the indoor space is equally desirable.The condo features an open-concept floor plan.Boasting a 1072 sq. ft. footprint of contemporary finishes, sleek details and expansive 10 ft. ceilings, the condo is modern comfort to a tee.An open-concept floor plan also adds t...

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3 w. ago Toronto's 5 most expensive parking spots all found in two condos

Parking comes at a premium in downtown Toronto, and many spots selling in constrained locations in the core have been known to sell for stratospheric prices.Having a car in the city centre can be a costly luxury, especially in some of the most sought-after new developments in built-out areas with scarce on-street parking.As of early March, all five of the city's most expensive parking spots for sale can be found within two new buildings, with staggering prices as high as $139,000.Traditionally, the highest-priced parking spots in Toronto have been found within ultra-luxury condominiums, though the current list of the most expensive parking in the city appears to come down purely to demand.The recently built Waterworks Building on Richmond Street — a condo building that houses a new food hall within a restored Art Deco water facility — currently has the most expensive and third-most expensive (tied) parking spots in Toronto.Another new condo at 55 Mercer Street ...

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3 w. ago Toronto apartment block about to be torn down for huge condo tower after 60 years

A 14-storey apartment tower in Toronto's Church and Wellesley neighbourhood is on its final days, and will soon be levelled to make way for an enormous new tower that will stand as one of the tallest in the area.Constructed back in 1965, the apartment building at 88 Isabella Street has stood just east of Church Street for six decades, but the recent filing of a demolition permit signals the impending destruction of this typical mid-century residential block.Plans were first proposed back in April 2022 to tear down the current apartment building and redevelop the site with a 62-storey tower housing condos as well as rentals to replace existing units on-site. Capital Developments' plan would redefine the mid-block site with a Diamond Schmitt Architects-designed building soaring almost 200 metres into the neighbourhood skyline.The building will feature almost 750 residences. Condos will make up the majority of this unit count, though all 82 of the rental units housed in the existi...

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