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When Gilbert Hajj walks through his family home in Baie-D’Urfé, Que., these days, he moves like someone navigating a maze — pointing to walls that are staying, those that are going, and spaces that will soon serve new purposes. “This becomes an office… this is a pantry… then we have …
Read More »Home reno spending was up $300B over pandemic, Re/Max Canada says
A new report says a boost in spending on home renovations during the pandemic has helped contribute to higher prices for single-family homes despite downward market pressure. The report by Re/Max Canada looked at the evolution of housing stock and trends affecting home values in the Toronto and Vancouver areas, …
Read More »Ontario home renovation has neighbour feeling like a ‘prisoner’ in her house
A home renovation project in Brampton, Ont., has caused an explosion of local concern, with residents worried the unguarded construction site poses a safety hazard for children in the area. One home in the city, located to the northwest of Toronto, is in the midst of a large-scale renovation that …
Read More »Toronto police charge 2 in door-to-door home renovation scam – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Police in Toronto have arrested two men and charged them in connection with an alleged home renovation scam. Investigators said they believed a scam had run between June and October, involving two men going door-to-door. Toronto police said the two men would …
Read More »Hamilton arena renovation plan includes ‘efforts’ to relocate men’s shelter – Hamilton
The head of the group renovating Hamilton’s FirstOntario Centre says they hope to “work collaboratively” with the Salvation Army on a possible relocation of its men’s shelter on York Boulevard. PJ Mercanti, CEO of Carmen’s Group and president of the Hamilton Urban Precinct Entertainment Group (HUPEG) says they “remain respectful” …
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