A balcony is a popular feature in an apartment but many people don’t use it to its full potential. Not any more because we have prepared a handy guide with creative tips for your balcony, to ensure that you can make the most of your outdoor space. Get green (fingers) Plants can bring life, colour […]
Top Ten Advantages of Living in a Condo
Should you live in a condo or a house? It’s a question we hear all the time and there is no right or wrong answer; personal preference, lifestyle and practicality all play a role in the decision. There are some very good reasons why a condo might be the right fit for you and that’s […]
Useful Tips When Buying a Condo
Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to get into the Ontario real estate market, someone looking to downsize, looking to buy as an investment or someone who likes high-rise living, a condo is often the perfect choice for a home. The average price is lower than a townhouse, semi-detached or detached house; you can find […]
Toronto Condos Luring “Pokemon Go” Fanatics
TORONTO – Even before it was officially made available to Canadians on July 18, Pokemon Go had already become a huge hit in Greater Toronto, with smartphone-wielding “trainers” visible at almost every city corner, park, or landmark. Now, dedicated local fans of the intensely popular augmented-reality app have even created an interactive, crowdsourced map to […]
Toronto Planning to Build New Park beneath the Gardiner
Proposed multi-use space will stretch from Spadina to Strachan TORONTO – Tucked away below hundreds of condominium balconies, the underside of the western stretch of Toronto’s Gardiner Expressway is generally a quiet space, save for the rumble of overhead traffic or the occasional burst of jackhammers performing maintenance. As soon as two years from now, […]
Memories Come Alive at Fort York Remembrance Ceremony
TORONTO – Tucked away from the noise and traffic of the Nearby Gardiner Expressway, the ordinarily plaintive Strachan Avenue Military Cemetery comes to life on November 11 of each year, as the host of one of Toronto’s most well-attended Remembrance Day ceremonies. The event’s high turnout, year after year, is no surprise when you consider the […]
Construction Check-In: Berczy Park & the L-Tower Plaza
TORONTO – Just a stone’s throw away from Toronto’s historic Flatiron Building, two newly-finished condominium communities – the sophisticated Berczy and the architecturally ambitious L Tower – have brought a substantial new influx of homeowners to the (once predominantly commercial) neighbourhood that also hosts the popular Sony Centre for the Performing Arts. To step up […]
Urban Farming Takes Root in Erin Mills
Innovative “Backyard” offers unique mix of retail, agriculture, and education MISSISSAUGA – Situated in the heart of Mississauga’s rapidly-growing Erin Mills neighbourhood, the northeast corner of Erin Mills Boulevard and Eglinton Avenue West has taken on an unlikely role as a community hub for green, organic living. Situated on the formerly vacant land surrounding Daniels […]
Billy Bishop Airport Unveils Pedestrian Tunnel
TORONTO – When it comes to new waterfront condos such as Fortune at Fort York, there can be no doubt that the Billy Bishop (“Island”) Airport, located just south of the foot of Bathurst Street, is one of the area’s biggest draws. Administrated by PortsToronto and serviced exclusively by Porter Airlines, the airport provides busy […]
Ontario Government Proposes Condo Act Overhaul
TORONTO – Originally introduced in 1998, Ontario’s Condominium Act may soon be updated once again, with the aim of more effectively protecting condo buyers across the province. Developed following an 18-month review of the existing Condominium Act, the Protecting Condominium Owners Act to amend it was officially unveiled on May 27 by Sault MPP David […]