BC Conservatives blast NDP and Carney for spending millions to buy 2,200 unsold condos from developers

Affinius Provides $135M Construction Loan in St. Petersburg for Mixed-Use Tower

A joint venture between Focus and Bradford Allen has secured 135 million in construction financing to build 275 Fifth Street, a 24-story, 373-unit mixed-use multifamily tower in St. Petersburg, Fla., Commercial Observer can first report. Affinius Capital provided the debt on the deal. No brokers were listed on the transaction. Eric Cohen, co-head of debt []

John Ivison: Shifting stories and questionable connections call for a probe of Carney’s condo bailout

The Liberal party and the B.C. real estate industry are so closely intertwined, it is hard to see where one stops and the other begins

Montreal invests $540,000 to renovate 45 housing units for vulnerable residents

The City of Montreal is investing 540,000 to speed up the renovation of 45 vacant housing units owned by the Société d’habitation et de développement de Montréal (SHDM), with the goal of housing people experiencing homelessness or at risk of becoming homeless. Announced just days before Quebec’s annual July 1 moving day, the funding comes [] The post Montreal invests 540,000 to renovate 45 housing units for vulnerable residents appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

Benjamin Elks: Local Authority debt has doubled since 2009

Councils purchasing commercial office blocks, hotels and shopping centres, building substantial property portfolios on the basis of low interest rates and overly optimistic investment returns has left an enormous burden on taxpayers. The post Benjamin Elks: Local Authority debt has doubled since 2009 appeared first on Conservative Home.

Will Toronto’s $1.5B housing deal actually make homes more affordable? Experts weigh in

What to know The City of Toronto has announced a 1.5 billion deal with the provincial and federal governments to reduce development charges, and experts... The post Will Toronto’s 1.5B housing deal actually make homes more affordable? Experts weigh in appeared first on NOW Toronto.

Canadian Financials: Can Their Rallying Ways Continue?

Canadian Financials: Can Their Rallying Ways Continue?

More than 2,000 Canadians have donated toward restoration of 24 Sussex Drive

More than 2,000 Canadians have donated toward restoration of 24 Sussex Drive

JAY GOLDBERG: Mark Carney wants your trust, not your questions

Canadians don’t know the full cost to taxpayers of three large projects

Carney says BC condo buyout proposal is about affordability, not bailouts

A press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office on June 18 said Ottawa and the BC government plan to 'leverage innovative financing tools to convert more than 2,200 vacant condo units in priority growth areas into affordable homes.' Speaking to reporters at a press conference in Ottawa, Carney said the Liberal government had done a poor job of explaining the program.

WATCH: Aaron Gunn blasts taxpayer-funded Vancouver condo bailout

WATCH: Aaron Gunn blasts taxpayer-funded Vancouver condo bailout

Elderly couple face £1,000 bill for planting flowers on verge

It comes after just one complaint SWLSgarden – By Adam Dutton and Joshua Layton An elderly couple are facing a £1,000 bill after ONE neighbour complained about them planting flowers and shrubs on scrubland next to their home. Hilary Garner, 82, and her husband Christopher, 84, spent over £700 decorating the 3×3 metre (9.84ft) patch []

Affinius ramping up lending prominence in Garden State

If it’s a day ending in ‘y,’ Affinius Capital is probably doling out a big loan. This time, the recipient was a joint venture of PCCP, Claremont Development and Stanbery Development Group. The partners scored a 188 million loan to refinance the District 15Fifteen complex in Parsippany, New Jersey, the Commercial Observer reported. The property at 1515 Route 10 East in the affluent suburb opened last month. It includes three buildings, stretching along 13 acres. Two of the buildings contain a combined 498 multifamily units, while the third is fully devoted to 59,000 square feet of retail space. Amenities at []This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.

These are the most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage says

Canadian cities like Lethbridge, Alta., Saint John, N.B., and Thunder Bay, Ont., are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.

Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. ‘condo bailout’ blocking ‘a price correction’

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Parliament to probe Ottawa’s proposal to convert unsold condominium units in British Columbia into affordable housing. In a letter to the House ethics committee, Poilievre says a program to possibly help finance the purchase of 2,200 vacant condos amounts to a “condo bailout” for developers, bankers [] The post Poilievre asks Parliament to probe B.C. ‘condo bailout’ blocking ‘a price correction’ appeared first on Loonie Politics.

Letters, June 28, 2026: ‘Better use of taxpayer dollars’

PM’s house needs some TLC Instead of spending a billion dollars to bail out the B.C condo developers, Prime Minister Carney should use some of it to renovate the prime minister’s dilapidated residence. Why hasn’t Carney the financial genius considered this, rather than asking beleaguered taxpayers for donations? It’s not rocket science! JOANNE and WAYNE []

Prominent conservatives make social media attacks on Calgary’s conservative mayor

The topic of their ire? The City of Calgary’s noise bylaw! What’s with that, anyway? The post Prominent conservatives make social media attacks on Calgary’s conservative mayor appeared first on rabble.ca.

Car Expenses for Canadian Business Owners: What You Can Deduct (2026 Guide)

Canadian business owners can deduct a wide range of car expenses — but the rules, limits, and CRA rates change every year. This 2026 guide covers everything you need to know: the current CCA ceiling (39,000), updated lease deduction limits (1,100/month), the latest per-km rates for incorporated businesses, HST claimable on your car purchase, and new rules for electric vehicles. Updated April 2026 with current CRA figures for both sole proprietors and corporations.