D'Arcy McGovern
@dmcgovern.bsky.social
Real Estate Editor, The Globe and Mail
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The CMHC just revised their housing start forecasts, and they show starts falling through 2027 (and prices rising substantially after 2025).
Are any governments, anywhere, paying attention to this real-time collapse in housing construction?
Are any governments, anywhere, paying attention to this real-time collapse in housing construction?
July 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The CMHC just revised their housing start forecasts, and they show starts falling through 2027 (and prices rising substantially after 2025).
Are any governments, anywhere, paying attention to this real-time collapse in housing construction?
Are any governments, anywhere, paying attention to this real-time collapse in housing construction?
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Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right. Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even #dementia, by Paula Span www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/h... via @nytimes.com #vaccination
Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.
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June 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right. Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even #dementia, by Paula Span www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/h... via @nytimes.com #vaccination
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My thoughts on living while dying. My #cancer has metastasized, but I’m not giving up on life yet. I’ve also learned lessons I want to share, by Kim Fellner www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/... via @washingtonpost.com #sarcoma
Guest column | Field notes from the end of life: My thoughts on living while dying
The unwelcome news came in September, when a full-body PET scan that tracks cancer hot spots showed that my sarcoma had metastasized.
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June 16, 2025 at 2:36 PM
My thoughts on living while dying. My #cancer has metastasized, but I’m not giving up on life yet. I’ve also learned lessons I want to share, by Kim Fellner www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/... via @washingtonpost.com #sarcoma
On the outskirts of Toronto, a new model for cities, nature and agriculture takes root
February 27, 2025 at 12:03 AM
On the outskirts of Toronto, a new model for cities, nature and agriculture takes root
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January 14, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Troubled condo project The One fails to find a buyer, Tridel hired to finish development
December 12, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Troubled condo project The One fails to find a buyer, Tridel hired to finish development
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Bank of Canada expects home sales to pick up with latest rate cut, new mortgage rules: The lower rates have helped prospective buyers qualify for a mortgage, while new rules will take effect on Sunday
Bank of Canada expects home sales to pick up with latest rate cut, new mortgage rules
The lower rates have helped prospective buyers qualify for a mortgage, while new rules will take effect on Sunday
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December 11, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Bank of Canada expects home sales to pick up with latest rate cut, new mortgage rules: The lower rates have helped prospective buyers qualify for a mortgage, while new rules will take effect on Sunday
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that's right
Single stair 12 plex (w elevator) on a 50x122 lot.
50% site coverage with a shared backyard.
(6x) 3br+Den
(6x) 2Br
Replacing a single fam home.
50% site coverage with a shared backyard.
(6x) 3br+Den
(6x) 2Br
Replacing a single fam home.
December 11, 2024 at 5:14 AM
that's right
Redirecting...
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December 10, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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that's right!
'The case for single-stairwell, mid-size multifamily buildings is gaining support in the U.S. Lawmakers in at least 10 states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, have either considered or passed legislation to allow such structures.'
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'The case for single-stairwell, mid-size multifamily buildings is gaining support in the U.S. Lawmakers in at least 10 states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, have either considered or passed legislation to allow such structures.'
www.bdcnetwork.com/multifamily-...
Allowing single stairwells in multifamily buildings could foster more affordable housing
Double stairwell requirements are prevalent, making mid-tier projects too costly for developers.
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December 7, 2024 at 10:45 PM
that's right!
'The case for single-stairwell, mid-size multifamily buildings is gaining support in the U.S. Lawmakers in at least 10 states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, have either considered or passed legislation to allow such structures.'
www.bdcnetwork.com/multifamily-...
'The case for single-stairwell, mid-size multifamily buildings is gaining support in the U.S. Lawmakers in at least 10 states, including California, Oregon, and Washington, have either considered or passed legislation to allow such structures.'
www.bdcnetwork.com/multifamily-...
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oh wow. missed that the vancouver art gallery's h&dem budget increased by 50% and they pulled the plug
www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/04/v...
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Vancouver Art Gallery scraps plan for new, $444m Herzog and de Meuron-designed building
The institution ended its partnership with the Swiss firm, begun nearly a decade ago, as it reassesses its plans
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December 7, 2024 at 2:05 AM
oh wow. missed that the vancouver art gallery's h&dem budget increased by 50% and they pulled the plug
www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/04/v...
www.theartnewspaper.com/2024/12/04/v...
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I will never, ever get over this.
December 3, 2024 at 5:49 PM
I will never, ever get over this.
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NEWS: embattled Metrolinx CEO Verster announces his resignation. The leader, who has been lambasted over endless delays with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project, made about $840G last year. He gave two weeks' notice
December 2, 2024 at 7:18 PM
NEWS: embattled Metrolinx CEO Verster announces his resignation. The leader, who has been lambasted over endless delays with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project, made about $840G last year. He gave two weeks' notice
November 30, 2024 at 10:10 PM
November 30, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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Canada’s leading media companies, including @theglobeandmail.com, have launched legal action against Open AI pr.theglobeandmail.com/november-29-...
November 29 2024 — Corporate News
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November 29, 2024 at 3:20 PM
Canada’s leading media companies, including @theglobeandmail.com, have launched legal action against Open AI pr.theglobeandmail.com/november-29-...
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all i want for christmas is the ability to affordably design/spec and install prefab passivhaus exterior walls w/ 3-pane windows and finishes already installed.
(the swiss were doing this over a decade ago)
youtu.be/oj5bKoqM-rI?...
(the swiss were doing this over a decade ago)
youtu.be/oj5bKoqM-rI?...
swisswoodhouse - ein Mehrfamilienhaus, das nach belieben passt
YouTube video by Renggli AG
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November 28, 2024 at 11:18 PM
all i want for christmas is the ability to affordably design/spec and install prefab passivhaus exterior walls w/ 3-pane windows and finishes already installed.
(the swiss were doing this over a decade ago)
youtu.be/oj5bKoqM-rI?...
(the swiss were doing this over a decade ago)
youtu.be/oj5bKoqM-rI?...
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Sir John A. Macdonald & The Apocalyptic Year 1885 places the former PM’s many imperfections within the context of the times: Despite his failings, any fair-minded reader of this book will conclude that John A. Macdonald was one of this country’s most enlightened prime ministers
Sir John A. Macdonald & The Apocalyptic Year 1885 places the former PM’s many imperfections within the context of the times
Despite his failings, any fair-minded reader of this book will conclude that John A. Macdonald was one of this country’s most enlightened prime ministers
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November 29, 2024 at 11:06 AM
Sir John A. Macdonald & The Apocalyptic Year 1885 places the former PM’s many imperfections within the context of the times: Despite his failings, any fair-minded reader of this book will conclude that John A. Macdonald was one of this country’s most enlightened prime ministers
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I would add: Cities have underused infrastructure in existing neighbourhoods. THAT is where new housing should go. Instead, the DC system means cities push people into sprawl and brownfields.
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Globe editorial: The true cost of soaring development charges on new homes
Ontario cities need to wean themselves from the habit of hiking fees on new builds in order to subsidize low property tax rates for current residents
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November 28, 2024 at 12:09 PM
I would add: Cities have underused infrastructure in existing neighbourhoods. THAT is where new housing should go. Instead, the DC system means cities push people into sprawl and brownfields.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/edit...
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A masterpiece in Montreal made of stacked cubes: Rochelle Lash’s home is a bit of Canadian heritage at Montreal’s Habitat
A masterpiece in Montreal made of stacked cubes
Rochelle Lash’s home is a bit of Canadian heritage at Montreal’s Habitat
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November 28, 2024 at 2:01 PM
A masterpiece in Montreal made of stacked cubes: Rochelle Lash’s home is a bit of Canadian heritage at Montreal’s Habitat
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Coyne goes off in this one. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: This is how Canada should deal with Donald Trump, irrational actor
We cannot fall into the trap of believing the president-elect is rational – so we must not cave into his blackmail or immediately retaliate with self-destructive tariffs
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November 28, 2024 at 6:56 PM
Coyne goes off in this one. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
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Feds target corporate investors buying single-family homes, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories: Plus, if you signed a mortgage when interest rates were at their highest, breaking it could save you money
Feds target corporate investors buying single-family homes, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories
Plus, if you signed a mortgage when interest rates were at their highest, breaking it could save you money
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November 28, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Feds target corporate investors buying single-family homes, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories: Plus, if you signed a mortgage when interest rates were at their highest, breaking it could save you money
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Some much-needed perspective from @jasonkirby.bsky.social on Canada’s rollicking — yes! rollicking! — stock market. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
Despite Trump’s tariff threats, the TSX is beating the world
The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index has risen more than 14 per cent, leaving many global markets in the dust
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November 28, 2024 at 9:45 PM
Some much-needed perspective from @jasonkirby.bsky.social on Canada’s rollicking — yes! rollicking! — stock market. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...
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All I want is a cottage in the Scottish Highlands, a raging snowstorm, and Agatha Christie novel, a crackling fire, a kettle on the stove, and a basket of emotional support pastries.
November 25, 2024 at 11:51 AM
All I want is a cottage in the Scottish Highlands, a raging snowstorm, and Agatha Christie novel, a crackling fire, a kettle on the stove, and a basket of emotional support pastries.