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Minto boss wants to see more ‘creative solutions’ as developers grapple with rising costs, fees

Even as inflation, taxes and other worries occupy much of his head space, Minto Group CEO Michael Waters says he remains optimistic that industry and government can find solutions if they put their heads together.
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More than eight years after stepping into the CEO seat at Fidus Systems, Alan Coady is taking on a new role with the company.
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CLV Group’s Gladstone development to proceed after agreement reached with city over fees

A multi-tower development in Little Italy that was potentially going to be scuttled due to provincial bylaw changes is back on track after a decision from city council earlier this week.
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Fee cuts aimed at spurring office-to-residential conversions show ‘positive signs,’ councillor says

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Bank Street property that sparked ‘demoviction’ saga on market for $14.5M

According to a new listing on Realtor.ca posted Wednesday, the block of Bank Street between Nepean and Lisgar streets is being marketed for an asking price of $14.5 million.

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