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Azure Magazine has revealed the 92 finalists of the AZ Awards 2026, selected by an esteemed jury for their exceptional "clarity of vision and meticulous attention to detail." This year’s entries span...

As reported in CodeNews 379, the Province has announced amendments to the 2024 edition of Ontario’s Building Code. The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) has amended the 2024 OBC to...

Eabametoong First Nation is preparing for Phase 1 of a project to add about 300 homes to the Treaty 9 community. Crews are clearing roadways and spaces on the east side of the community in...

The Region of Waterloo has approved a multi-phase approach to redevelop the former Charles Street Terminal site in the heart of Downtown Kitchener. The long-term vision for the block includes...

Premier Doug Ford’s government is taking another swipe at green standards while nixing a requirement for municipalities to build climate change goals into their official plans. The new changes would...

Today, the Ontario government introduced the Building Homes and Improving Transportation Infrastructure Act that would, if passed, protect Ontario’s economy and keep workers on the job by improving...

The federal government has introduced a bill to send $1.7 billion to provinces to spur more housing construction as sales and housing starts sputter in a turbulent economy. The legislation was...

Canada’s housing shortage is no longer just an affordability problem. It is increasingly a constraint on economic growth, labour mobility, and the ability of cities to function effectively. Despite...

Vancouver residents have started a petition asking the city to re-visit planning for multiplex developments in residential neighbourhoods. CBC story producer Stephanie Hungerford breaks down the...

A transitional modular housing development in Beaverton has earned provincial recognition for its design. The Ontario Association of Architects (OAA) has announced the 20 finalists for its 2026 Design...

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