High-rise

• Fire at York Mills apartment sends 1 person to hospital with serious injuries

  One person was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries after a fire started at an apartment building in York Mills Wednesday afternoon, officials say. 

  Fire

  Nov 29, 2023
  
• UBC Okanagan picks up another downtown property

  UBC Okanagan has purchased a property at 580 Doyle Avenue in downtown Kelowna, allowing it to increase its downtown Kelowna footprint.

  Education

  Dec 6, 2022
  
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• Former prison for women development in Kingston passes next step of approval

  A proposed redevelopment of the former prison for women site in Kingston's Portsmouth district has passed the next stage of the approval process.

  Canada

  Oct 7, 2022
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• Kelowna city council to review proposed UBCO campus Monday

  The building would also feature amenities like underground parking, ground level health and food services and a public engagement space to encourage community-based research.

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2022
• Millennials outnumber boomers in downtown Kelowna

  According to the latest census data, 33.1 per cent of the people living in Kelowna’s downtown area are millennials, while only 23.9 per cent are baby boomers.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 28, 2022
• Date set for appeal of Homestead high-rise project, while City of Kingston stays on sidelines

  A court date has been set in the latest chapter of a long-running battle over a heritage versus high-rise project in downtown Kingston.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2022
• 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
• Opponents upset by decision to approve pair of Kingston, Ont. high-rises

  Two high-rises have been approved for the 'Lower Block' of Queen Street in downtown Kingston. But not everyone is pleased with the move.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
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• London, Ont., high rise proposal has heritage advocates feeling low

  Farhi Holdings Corporation has proposed a 40-storey building on Ridout Street North, but heritage advocates say the development will damage nearby heritage areas.

  Canada

  May 30, 2021
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• B.C. condo insurance rates up 40% in ‘unhealthy’ market, regulator finds

  The B.C. Financial Services Authority has found the province's condo insurance market has left home owners with an average cost increase of around 40 per cent over the past year while deductibles have also skyrocketed. 

  Economy

  Jun 16, 2020