News Roundup for April 26, 2022 | UrbanToronto

Buses back on regular service after striking workers forced GO Transit to alter routes; Urban exodus slows as Canadian homebuyers head back to the office; Developing workplaces close to condos, residential areas prevents ‘warehousing’ people; and more news. Average cost of condominium rental apartment now approaching pre-pandemic peak, real estate board says (CP24) Developing workplaces close to condos, residential areas prevents ‘warehousing’ people (Globe…

Spring Sunset | UrbanToronto

It’s a moody Spring sky during sunset that attracts the eye to this image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor jsmith77, that and the alternating reflective and dark sections of the Diamond Schmitt-designed Globe and Mail Centre at 351 King East. In the foreground; land has been fenced off where Corktown Station on the Ontario Line and its associated Transit Oriented Community will…

Fixed vs Variable: Which One Is Now the Better Bet?

Mortgage rates have surged higher of late. Five-year fixed rates are now offered in the 4% range, and while five-year variable rates are still offered at discounts of about 1.50% below that, the Bank of Canada (BoC) recently hiked its policy rate by 0.75% and is warning Canadians to “expect further increases”. Against that backdrop, it’s time for a fresh…