Just in time for it's 30th birthday, the InterContinental Yorkville has completed a $12-million renovation of their 212 rooms. The most glamorous of all is the 2,400 square-foot Royal Suite, which boasts an opulent marble double shower and south-facing views over the ROM and the CN Tower. Here's a look around the sprawling suite, which goes for $2,500 a night. InterContinental chose the Atlanta design firm Sims Patrick Studio to oversee the makeover. The firm took... [read more]

In the last couple years, a range of co-working and shared office spaces have sprouted up in Toronto, appealing to remote workers, freelancers and entrepreneurs of all stripes. There's the hyper-trendy, woman-only Make Lemonade, the parent-friendly Workaround, the architect and interior-design geared Fold, and WeWork, the original co-working behemoth, which now has five locations in the city and nearly 300 worldwide. As the gig economy grows, so does the demand for co-working spaces.... [read more]

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's first-ever fiscal roadmap could have sweeping implications across all aspects of life for almost everyone in the province. Those who earn the most money, for example, no longer have to worry about paying extra income taxes (something proposed by the previous Liberal government that would have generated about $275-million for Ontario). Renters, on the other hand, could eventually end up paying way, way more to live in the city. Effective November 15,... [read more]

If you're looking for a weekend getaway from Toronto or even just a day trip, there are many quaint small towns that feel like an entirely different world than the big city. A perfect example is Elora. Located just north of Guelph, this small town is known for its natural beauty and local charm. One place you probably already know in Elora is the famous Elora Gorge. Located on the western side of the city, this conservation area covers over 350 acres of natural land. The Grand... [read more]

While the rest of the GTA housing market has had a bumpy year, the new condo market has been thriving for months. Last quarter, new condo sales in the area grew 4% year over year, the third highest Q3 sales volume in 10 years, according to a new report from real estate research firm Urbanation. While that's still down 46% from Q3 2018's record 25,839 sales, it's further proof that the market has remained strong despite rising interest rates and stricter mortgage rules imposed... [read more]