Category: Toronto

Winter storms such as blizzards, ice storms and heavy snowfalls may create hazardous conditions, frozen or burst pipes, and cause power disruptions. Health impacts associated with extreme cold include frostnip, frostbite, and hypothermia. What natural disasters occur in Ontario? In Ontario, regional risks may include flooding, severe storms, forest fires, and transportation accidents. Can a […]

Toronto ranked 12th out of 50 on the first Sustainable Cities Index conducted by Arcadis. A total of 50 cities from 31 countries were ranked based on three dimensions of sustainability including social, environmental and economic, with a sub-categories titled People, Planet and Profit. Is Toronto a sustainable city? The City continues to develop and […]

Live Green Toronto is an award-winning program that was started to engage residents and businesses in greening our city and protecting our environment. Our accomplishments include: 150 outreach events that engage over 250,000 residents. What is Green Toronto? Live Green Toronto – Live Green Toronto is a community-based program where proactive community members, volunteers and […]

This is obvious that buying an old house is more affordable than building a new one. But additional costs of updates, repairs, remodeling, and landscaping should be considered in the total cost of the house. Is it cheaper to build a house or buy a house in Ontario? Note that these are only construction costs […]

around $200,000-250,000. There will be a base construction fee for the house as well as several other costs involved. A 500 square-foot laneway house will run you around $200,000-250,000. The costs vary according to design and style and will also vary from contractor to contractor. The roof is typically an additional cost. How much does […]

The average condo maintenance fee in Toronto is approximately 64¢ per square foot. If you purchase a parking spot or a locker there will be an additional flat fee added to your maintenance fees. Parking will cost you anywhere from $50 to as high as $100 more and a locker can cost an additional $15 […]

Expensive land. It’s cheaper to rebuild on existing land rather than to try to find land elsewhere. Only so much land can be serviced for new construction every year, particularly in environmentally sensitive and protected farmland areas. Why does Toronto have so much construction? As with most cities, the catalyst for Toronto’s construction boom is […]

More condos and rentals In Ontario, one in six households (15 per cent) were living in a condo in 2021, with Toronto (23.9 per cent) having the largest proportion in the province. What percentage of Torontonians live in apartments? In all of the 2,135,910 dwellings in Toronto, a combined 39.4% lived in apartments (29.4 per […]

The cost of living in Paris is 8% less expensive than in Toronto. Cities ranked 404th and 261st ($2095 vs $2286) in the list of the most expensive cities in the world and ranked 2nd and 6th in France and Canada, respectively. Check France vs Canada comparison. Is it cheaper to live in France or […]

Daniels is one of the most reputable condo builders in the real estate market. They have received Toronto Arts and Business Award, and Toronto Urban Design Award. What Daniels Corp is up to: Daniels MPV. Wesley Tower at Daniels City Centre. Kindred Condominiums. Who are the top builders in Toronto? Summary 1) KingsGate Luxury Homes […]