Monthly Archives: August 2011
Last Post of the Summer – Final Thoughts
It’s honestly hard to believe the end of summer is quickly approaching and that I’ve spent the past four months fully immersing myself in the world of condo-living. By next week I’ll be back in the lecture halls of Carleton, … Continue reading
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West Village in Etobicoke – Construction Has Begun
Those passing by on the highway might’ve noticed tractors and drills causing a storm of dust around the perimeters of West Village, and thought to themselves excitedly – could this be? Is my dream home already in the process of … Continue reading
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Tagged Condo, Construction, Etobicoke, Tridel, West Mall, West Village
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Ride for Rehab: Alex and Vanessa’s Journey Across Canada
Alex Holton and Vanessa Parlette’s goal for the summer is to complete a cross-country journey on bikes in benefit of the Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada. Having departed from Vancouver on May 29, they are nearing the end of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Holton, Cardiac Health Foundation of Canada, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Leo DelZotto, Ride for Rehab, Tridel, Vanessa Parlette
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Rêve at 560 Front Street West
With Tridel’s Rêve at 560 Front Street West in the King West Village now complete, there’s been a lot of positive feedback about its unique architectural design. The construction phase was plagued with much public scepticism of the building’s “overwhelming … Continue reading
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Tagged Bathurst, Downtown West, Front Street, King West, Reve, Tridel
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Community Swab Drive This Saturday (August 20th)
Canadian Blood Services’ OneMatch Stem Cell and Marrow Network is partnering with Tridel, Toronto Police Service, and IBM Canada to raise awareness about the need for new and potential volunteer stem cell donors. These corporate partners each have employees, friends, … Continue reading
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Tagged IBM, onematch, stem cell transplant, swab drive, Toronto Police Service, Tridel, Vaughan
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Taking Feng Shui Into Consideration
A few months ago, there was the cultural clash of Chinese residents causing an uproar over the approved construction of a fifteen-bed hospice next to their condominium in BC. Citing “cultural and religious insensitivity,” the Chinese (who occupy most of … Continue reading
BMO and Tridel Provide Outlook on the Condo Market in the GTA
On July 28, BMO experts and Tridel teamed up for a conference call discussing the current real estate climate in the GTA. The focus was on the condo market in particular – how various factors have influenced buyers to opt … Continue reading
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Tagged BMO, Condo Craze, Housing Market, Panel Discussion, Tridel
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