Investors now make up more than 25% of Ontario homebuyers, pushing prices higher, experts warn

Within a few years they realized owning real estate in the Greater Toronto Area was increasingly out of reach for them. Safdar’s story is not unique, and is becoming the growing reality not just for families moving to Toronto from other cities, but for first-time buyers who’ve lived their entire lives in the city. It’s […]

Ontario police charge 21 people after bust uncovers $32M in illegal cannabis | CBC News

On Tuesday, investigators described how the accused were running websites selling cannabis from registered growers, and delivering the drugs to customers in London, Kitchener, Hamilton and Toronto. Walker said police uncovered a lab in Middlesex County and another in Brampton where cannabis was being transformed into edibles, oils and other byproducts. …Read the full story

Whether they own, rent or manage property, these locals say the housing market is no … – CBC

I don’t think there is any kind of path for a single-income person to be able to afford at least a home, let alone market rates of rentals. More investments in alternative forms of housing: co-operative housing, affordable housing, community housing but making it part of the community. I understand why it became that way, […]

Sask. wastewater analysis sees COVID-19 trend downward in two cities | CBC News

On Monday, the Global Institute for Water Security’s report show a decrease of 79 per cent in viral RNA in North Battleford’s wastewater when compared to the previous reporting period. Most people with COVID-19 started shedding the virus through their feces within 24 hours of being infected. Meanwhile, the presence of delta in Prince Albert’s […]