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Dez Capital Corporation has filed a proposal for a new mixed-use condo development set for Mount Pleasant East. The tower would reach 25 storeys and deliver 256 residential units with retail at grade.Plans filed in late-July support Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment applications to transform the 17,964-sq.-ft site — currently occupied by three low-rise commercial buildings and a two-storey residential building — into a high-rise development that would bring much-needed housing within close proximity to higher-order transit.Located at 544-552 Eglinton Avenue East and 12-14 Bruce Park Avenue, the proposed development would sit around 820 feet from Leaside Station on…

Getting your ears pierced at the mall is something of a tween rite of passage, and it’s an experience uniquely associated with Claire’s — but perhaps not for much longer. According to a series of court filings from earlier this month, Claire’s Stores Canada Corp. has applied for creditor’s protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA), citing roughly $8 million (CAD) in net losses in the year-to-date period ending on June 30, 2025. The global accessories brand operates 120 retail store locations across Canada, and has 703 active employees in Canada, including 133 full-time workers and 570 part-time workers.…

Canadian real estate sales are expected to remain weak until prices fall further. That was the take from BMO Capital Markets, whose latest report cites the gap between buyer and seller expectations holding sales back. Until that gap is closed, either by force or voluntarily, sales will remain weak relative to historical levels. The bank sees the latter to be the most realistic option.  Canadian Real Estate Sales Improved, But Remain Historically Weak The bank focused on Canada’s largest real estate market and its recent surge in sales. Toronto home sales in July were up 10.9% compared to last year,…

If you’re a condo owner in Toronto dreaming of more space, you’re not alone, but the price to upgrade depends a lot on where you live. In some neighborhoods, the jump from a condo to a townhouse or semi-detached home is manageable. In others, it’s a financial mountain. Let’s break it down. Where It’s Easiest to Move From Condo to Townhouse in Toronto Looking to upgrade from a condo to a townhouse in Toronto? Some neighbourhoods make that leap more financially manageable than others, thanks to relatively small price gaps between the two property types. Stonegate–Queensway offers the smoothest transition,…

Plans have been filed for a lofty double tower project slated to deliver over 1,200 new residential units to Toronto’s Mount Pleasant East neighbourhood. The mixed-use development would reach 65 and 60 storeys, bringing substantial height and new housing within close proximity to existing and planned higher-order transit.The plans were submitted by Toronto-based Crestview Investment Corporation in mid-July in support of Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment applications to allow for increased height and density on the site. Currently, the site is occupied by a four-storey commercial and office building.Located at 245 Eglinton Avenue East, the 1.19-acre site spans…

Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canada’s GDP Lags OECD As Immigration-Led Growth Strategy Backfires Canada’s plan to grow its economy with population stimulus has been counterproductive. Population growth increases aggregate demand, except when the pace is too fast. This produces inflation for necessities, diverting disposable income from other areas of the economy. Canada’s experiment ultimately failed to outperform, putting the country behind its advanced economic peers.  Continue Reading… Canadian Insolvencies Rise To 2010 Levels As Bankruptcies Soar Canadian households are suffering more critical failures in their ability to service debt. OSB filings reveal the biggest…

You’ve just found the perfect rental unit, but now comes the big question: can your landlord say no to pets? If you’re a pet owner, this uncertainty can quickly turn a move into a stressful experience. The rules around whether landlords can say no to pets in Canada can vary widely, especially when you’re relocating between provinces. Here is a breakdown on whether your landlord can legally say no to pets in your province, what pet restrictions are common, and what your rights are if issues arise. Can Landlords Say No to Pets in Canada? The short answer? It depends…

For all the national introspection around Canada’s housing crisis, far too little attention is paid to the mechanics of how homes are actually built. While we debate affordability, interest rates, and migration, the real constraint on supply lies in the production system itself, one that has failed to modernize in step with the urgency of our needs.The latest report from the C.D. Howe Institute exposes that friction with sobering clarity. Canada’s housing shortfall, it argues, is not merely the result of low output. It stems from a deeper misalignment between our stated goals: rapid, affordable, large-scale housing and the fragmented,…

The federal government will table Budget 2025 this fall, and ahead of its release a new coalition of 13 developers has put out a suite of recommendations to address the housing crisis. Made up of big names in homebuilding like DiamondCorp, Fitzrovia, Mattamy, Menkes, and RioCan, the Large Urban Centre Alliance is imploring the Feds to push the envelope on policies like the GST/HST New Housing Rebate and foreign-buyer ban. “New home sales in the Greater Toronto Area have all but evaporated,” says the pre-budget submission, which has been created in collaboration with the Building Industry and Land Development Association…

With the national housing crisis demanding sharper tools and deeper collaboration, the 2025 PacificWest Conference arrives at a critical moment. On October 21 and 22, Western Canada’s premier real estate conference will take over the Vancouver Convention Centre East, bringing together the country’s realtors, developers, brokers, and builders for two full days of learning, dialogue, and connection.Hosted by the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, the 2025 PacificWest Conference builds on last year’s strong momentum, which saw more than 1,200 professionals from across the country gather for dynamic programming, a buzzing trade show, and a vibrant social…