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SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

The Ontario Real Estate Association released a report detailing what the Ontario government can do to address the housing crisis. The OREA report outlined 20 actions and the CEO of OREA added his personal opinion  ...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

The Prime Minister launched another government program to address the housing crisis. The Build Canada Homes program is intended to incorporate existing programs and roll them into one under the newly appointed CEO. Critics share their opinion including opposition  leader Poilievre.  ...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

The city of Brampton announced measures addressing Development Charges which will range from 50% to 100% reductions based on unit type. Industry experts including Tony Irwin share their thoughts.  ...

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NEWS & EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK

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NEWS & EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK

FRPO Fall Social & Anniversary Party ~ The Buildings Show registration ~ HDAA Annual Trade Show and HDAA Winery Event ~ FRPO Lifetime Achievement Award Webinar: The Buildings Show & UrbanToronto: The State of Housing in the GTA ~ RHB Exclusive Members Only Event Series 2025 OHBA Annual Conference  ...

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

On Wednesday, the BoC is expected to cut the lending rate. After what was expected to be another hold on the rate, recent data and less than desirable economic news changed the BoC direction. Upon further analysis an argument is also being made for a second rate cut before the end of the year.  ...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

The Canadian economy is showing more and more signs of negativity. Among the many downward trends the labour market, specifically construction, has historically been the one to watch and the numbers don’t look good. So much so that even the government is sounding the alarm.  ...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

A major investor has recently sold their interest in the Vancouver Squamish development. OPTrust, a major Canadian pension fund, has acquired Westbank’s stake, resulting in equal ownership of phases 1 and 2 between OPTrust and the Squamish Nation.  ...

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

A PEI MLA posted a 45-page document outlining changes he would like to see to the current RTA. He’s also doing research on landlord rights and rent increases. His research included holding an open session with constituents asking for suggestions. The open session was contentious and current tenants didn’t hold back on their thoughts. Unfortunately, advocacy groups, governments and media have purposefully generated a narrative where facts are obscured and reality is distorted.  ...

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NEWS & EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK

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NEWS & EVENTS WITH JILLIAN KATZENBACK

Believe to Achieve Gala with Greenwin Cares ~ The Buildings Show registration ~ The HDAA Annual Trade Show ~ HDAA Winery Event Action: BILD Walking Tour ~ FRPO Lifetime Achievement Award Webinar: CHBA Adaptiv Home Renovation Course ~  BILD Economic Update ~ 2025 Rental Compensation Survey Webinar 2025 OHBA Annual Conference  ...

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 DAILY NEWS WITH VANESSA TOPPLE

A couple of new reports revealed the state of the GTA’s apartment industry’s lack of supply and included suggestions as to what can be done to address the issues.  ...

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