OTTAWA – In the competitive and increasingly environmentally-conscious realm of commercial real estate, LEED certifications have long been the gold (or, in some cases, platinum) standard for building efficiency and sustainability. New for 2017, however, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) will be offering commercial builders and managers an even greener guideline to strive for […]
Holiday “Giving Back” Guide: Habitat for Humanity
TORONTO – Across Canada, the holiday season is a time of giving – not just to family and friends, but also back to the community. At this time of year, our thoughts here at GTA Real Estate News often return to our friends at Habitat for Humanity Canada, whose mission is to connect Canadian families […]
Christmas in Mississauga: Three Family Events for 2016
MISSISSAUGA – In Mississauga, Christmas is more than just an opportunity to spend time with family. Across the city, the holiday season also brings a number of family-friendly opportunities to gather with neighbours, reconnect with the community, and get into the holiday spirit. While Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village and Celebration Square’s Light Up the […]
Funding Secured for Lower Don River “Super Park”
TORONTO – Stretching all the way from the Corktown Common and Toronto’s urban lakeshore to North York’s Bayview Woods neighbourhood, Toronto’s Don River Valley is home to one of the city’s most diverse ecosystems, as well as many of its most popular trails for cyclists and joggers. As early as Spring 2019, City of Toronto […]
Your Green Home: Wireless LED Lighting Systems
GREATER TORONTO – When you look at how far they have come in popularity, it is tough to believe that it has been just 54 years since Nick Holonyak, Jr. created the first working light-emitting diode (LED). Once found primarily on circuit boards, the efficient lights can now be found in the majority of Ontario […]
Remembrance Day 2016: The Distillery District in the Great War
TORONTO – Two years ago, Remembrance Day celebrations across the country took on a special significance, as Canadians honoured 100 years since the beginning of Canada’s involvement in the Great War (1914-1918). 2016, however, represents the centennial of one of the city’s most interesting “home front” stories – that of the Distillery District, a collection […]
Even More GTA Haunted Buildings: A Halloween Guide
GREATER TORONTO – In need of even more scares after checking our guides to Halloween events in Mississauga and Markham? Here at GTA Real Estate News, we take Halloween pretty seriously – so we decided to bring back our annual series highlighting “haunted” homes and properties around the GTA. While the 2013 and 2014 editions […]
“Solar Shingles:” Coming Soon to a Home Near You?
When famed innovator Elon Musk purchased the USA-based SolarCity earlier this year, it was hardly his first notable foray into sustainable tech. At the helm of electric automaker Tesla, Musk’s vision was what drove many Americans towards considering a fully electric motor for their next car – not only as a greener purchase, but a […]
Halloween Fun in Mississauga: Three Picks for 2016
Here in Mississauga, there’s never a shortage of Halloween spirit in October, with many of the city’s neighbourhoods hosting spooky events for the whole family to enjoy. In addition to many of the city’s Halloween celebrations being free of charge, there are usually a few that take place in the weeks prior to the actual […]
“F” is for Fall (and Festivals) in Markham
With its abundance of colourful outdoor forests, the City of Markham is truly one of the GTA’s most beautiful places to be during the autumn season. It is, without a doubt, also one of the most festive – with many of the city’s most popular festivals and events taking place in September and October. Without […]
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