Highrise

• Kingston, Ont. council approves settlement for highrise apartment building

  Council approved this settlement with a split decision, much to the dismay of one local resident group that opposes the project.

  Canada

  May 3, 2023
  
• Kingston, Ont. council defers tentative agreement for Queen Street highrise

  With council's decision to defer, the tentative agreement will come back in front of council again on May 2.

  Canada

  Apr 19, 2023
  
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• Controversial 25-storey development approved in downtown Kelowna

  We've always been transparent through this entire process about the changes, the community consultation, and so I'm comfortable with where things have ended up."

  Canada

  Jul 27, 2022
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• Kelowna, B.C. highrise project rejected by city council

  Kelowna City Council has rejected a rezoning application that would see three highrises built on Coronation Avenue. It comes after city staff recommended against the development.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
• Hamilton fire crews rescue individual from blaze at downtown highrise

  Unattended cooking is believed to the be the cause of a downtown Hamilton highrise fire Monday afternoon.

  Crime

  Nov 22, 2021
• London, Ont. council approves highrise near Victoria Park, rejects city staff recommendation

  The proposed highrise has long been a point of contention for neighbours concerned about its impact on the surrounding historic Woodfield neighbourhood.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2021
• Crews battle apartment fire in North York on Sunday

  Emergency crews were called to the highrise building at Bathurst Street and Rockford Road around 11 a.m. after receiving reports of an explosion.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2019
• Urban planner looks to change Kingston skyline

  Kingston city council heard from an urban planner who has designed several communities' skylines in an attempt to revitalize the downtown area.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2019
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• Committee refuses to scrap developer’s transit contribution for Family Circle high-rise

  The developer wanted the committee to scrap the $200,000 BRT contribution because it agreed to add affordable housing units.

  Economy

  Oct 10, 2018
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• Edmonton’s new tall towers mean changes for firefighters

  Edmonton's two newest buildings have transformed the city's skyline. They're also changing how firefighters do their jobs.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2018