AC in Ontario Nursing Homes Saved 33 Lives: Study
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals Ontario's air conditioning mandate for long-term care homes prevented 33 resident deaths on extreme heat days. Learn how this policy became a lifesaver.
A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals Ontario's air conditioning mandate for long-term care homes prevented 33 resident deaths on extreme heat days. Learn how this policy became a lifesaver.
Discover why Canadian homes get mysterious leaks and mold in winter. Learn how air leakage and condensation are the culprits and the key to sealing your home.
Edmonton city council approved a rezoning for six condos in Crestwood after the developer changed plans from an 11-unit apartment. The decision followed intense public feedback and a lengthy hearing.
Saskatchewan's auditor finds infrequent and inadequate inspections of care homes, raising serious concerns about resident safety and oversight. Read the full report.
The City of Ottawa reports its Vacant Unit Tax is working, with previously empty properties now being offered for rent or sale. Learn how this policy is impacting the local housing supply.
Officials in Chatham-Kent confirm the death of a resident living in the community's transitional tiny cabin program for the homeless. Details on the circumstances remain under investigation.
Averton introduces 120 brand-new townhome rentals in Edmonton and St. Albert, starting at $2,295/month. Discover rooftop terraces, modern designs, and pet-friendly living without a mortgage.
Discover how a Calgary couple found their perfect low-maintenance home in Cochrane's River Pointe Towns, offering stunning Bow River views, fly-fishing access, and a quiet lifestyle just 20 minutes from the city.
Toronto sees its first new co-op rental housing development in over two decades break ground in Scarborough. The 245-unit project, part of a $137M federal investment, offers below-market, rent-controlled homes.
A new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer reveals the $13-billion Build Canada Homes initiative will construct only 26,000 new homes over five years. Read the analysis of federal housing and economic subsidy plans.
Four top Ottawa florists showcased stunning holiday designs during the Homes For The Holidays Tour, raising over $100,000 for Hospice Care Ottawa. Discover their unique festive inspirations.
Ottawa's planning committee has approved a new 50-storey tower by Claridge Homes, set to become the city's tallest building. The project will add 503 housing units near Little Italy and Dow's Lake Station.
Claridge Homes plans Ottawa's tallest building, a 50-storey residential tower at Carling and Prescott. The proposal will reshape the Dow's Lake skyline. Read the details.
Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer reports a modest projected increase in housing supply from the Build Canada Homes initiative. Read the analysis of the federal plan's potential impact.
Ottawa is considering a major zoning update that would permit three-storey homes in all residential neighbourhoods. Learn how this change could reshape the city's housing landscape.
An Edmonton animal rescue issues an urgent call for foster homes as winter approaches. Learn how you can provide a temporary haven for a pet in need.
Discover Edmonton's luxury real estate market with 5 most expensive homes for sale in November 2025. Explore premium properties and high-end living in Alberta's capital.
Shelaine and Ben Charland partner with Alloy Homes to build a generational home in Calgary's St. Andrews Heights, creating a welcoming space for family and community.
A Colombian couple finds their perfect home in Edmonton's Rosemont. Discover how Jayman Built's Renew 20 model, with its unique open-to-below feature and energy-efficient standards, saves over $500 a year.
Discover how the Carter duplex by Morrison Homes in Calgary's Seton Ridge uses a multi-functional kitchen island to transform chaotic mealtimes into seamless family experiences.
Groundworks Toronto teams up with Habitat for Humanity GTA to construct prefabricated walls for a new 15-unit affordable housing project in Brampton, helping a local family.
An Indigenous and female-led North Vancouver company, NUQO Modular, champions modular housing as a key solution to slash construction landfill waste by up to 90% and build faster.
Build Canada Homes unveils a new proposal portal seeking shovel-ready and innovative housing projects. The agency is prioritizing affordable and transitional housing with $1 billion in funding.
The family of Richcraft Homes founder Kris Singhal has donated $20 million to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation's new Civic Campus campaign. This major gift supports healthcare transformation in the National Capital Region.
Kris Singhal and family donate $20 million to Ottawa Hospital Foundation's Campaign to Create Tomorrow, supporting new Civic Campus construction. Learn about this transformative healthcare investment.
Explore the historic Nova Scotia estate where Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden was born, now listed for $1.375 million. Features five bedrooms and UNESCO World Heritage views.
Prime Minister Mark Carney's Build Canada Homes announcement used a fake construction site costing taxpayers $32,707. Documents reveal the 'homes' were temporary props.
An Ottawa company believes prefabricated homes could solve Canada's housing shortage. Learn how modular construction offers faster, more affordable housing solutions.
Wood's Homes opens a warming centre in Calgary from Dec 1 to Mar 31, offering meals, showers, and support services to youth under 29. Learn how to help.
Canadian initiative creates homes twice as strong as code requirements at only 1% extra cost. Learn how new building techniques withstand harsh weather realities.