6 d. ago After nine years of 'steady' neglect, Vancouver tenants win legal battle with landlord at West End building

The problems at the Cardero Street Regency Park building helped inspire a motion unanimously approved this month at Vancouver city council, aiming to beef up the city's building maintenance bylaw.

Events

2 w. ago Toronto office building to be transformed into colourful new loft development

Some people work to live, but now you can live where others used to work at this new Toronto development coming to Eglinton Ave. E. and Don Mills Rd.Amexon Development Corporation is hoping to transform an existing 15-storey office building at 250 Ferrand Drive into a "vibrant residential property" housing hundreds of new rental units.The 331-unit project has been dubbed "e-lofts" to reflect the development's environmental focus and the energy of Eglinton Ave. It's promising "contemporary loft-style living, with a focus on sustainability and connectivity."The specific location will boast a panoramic view of Lake Ontario — connecting to Don River parklands. "e-lofts" will also be accessible by transit, being within walking distance of Don Valley station as well as stations close to the Eglinton Crosstown LRT opening (hopefully) later this year and Ontario Line coming in 2031."'e-lofts' represents an environmentally sustainable approach to modern ur...

Sport

3 w. ago $5 million contemporary home has unmatched views of the Toronto skyline

While many of us would count ourselves lucky to be able to buy a house of any kind in Toronto these days, if an urban oasis is what you're after, look no further than this $5 million contemporary gem.Located due south of the bustling Yonge and St. Clair intersection, 37 Woodlawn Avenue West rests on a more secluded residential street lined with older, classic homes, making this dashing dwelling truly stand out.An enviable score in Summerhill, the home boasts Toronto skyline views that are virtually impossible to come by in the city, let alone in an equally sought-after neighbourhood.The home, which stands at just over 3,600 sq. ft. spread across three floors and a walk-out basement (which is mostly above-grade), is also home to its very own private Cambridge elevator that accesses all four levels.For an extra dose of the neighbourhood's lengthy history, the property backs onto the historic Woodlawn House, built in 1840, which is the second-oldest home in Toronto.Upon entering the ho...

Economics

3 w. ago Construction disruption: Major intersection closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT starts this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

Politics

3 w. ago Construction disruption: Major roadwork, closures for Edmonton Valley Line LRT start this month

Time spent travelling between Downtown and the west end will soon be longer for many Edmontonians, with some major intersection closures and reduced lanes on busy routes starting this month. More intensive road construction is planned along the west leg of the Valley Line LRT from mid-April to November in three phases. Jonathan Cox, construction […]

Politics

3 w. ago Valley Line LRT west intersection closures to begin with 124 Street this month

After Edmonton council elected to speed up construction on the west leg of the Valley Line LRT, the first of several planned intersection closures will begin the week of April 21.

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