TTC Toronto Tries-Out Its New Brand If you are a regular commuter of the 94 Wellesley route, you may have already noticed new system maps in some of the bus shelters.  Earlier this week, the TTC discretely implemented new street maps and service poles as part of a trial-run.  These maps are clearly labelled with route markers and are colour coded to …

Click here for a list of things to do this weekend, Friday August 17th to Sunday August 19th. Not only will the CNE open its doors this Friday, but a bunch of other activities and events will be happening in and around our city. Check ’em out.

The colour blue is cool and relaxing – the perfect shade for a bathroom and retreat space. Not only is the hue calming, but versatile as well! Click here for photos of blue bathroom design ideas.

Over 50 graffiti artists have taken over the area of Parkdale located along the Metrolinx rail corridor, southwest of the Gladstone Hotel. The project is the largest legal graffiti mural in Canadian history. Click here for photos.

Working with a budget of $40K, see how this duo turned a foreclosed vacation townhouse in Arizona, into a simple, clean, and modern space. Click here for images.

From lime to sage, green bathrooms tend to evoke a sense of calmness and serenity. It works well with natural materials such as wood and stone, and exudes a relaxed and zen like state. The colour green can make your bathroom appear modern, yet funky and edgy at the same time. Click here for green design ideas!

Making a return for a second year next week is the Sail-In Cinema, Toronto’s first floating movie theatre. Sail-In Cinema began last year with a 40 x 20 foot double-sided screen positioned off Sugar Beach. Those interested in tuning in can pull up in a boat or catch the movie from the shore. Last year, 2,000 people attended to watch …

The New Jersey Redevelopment Authority approved a $2.5 million loan for an apartment building in Newark NJ to Boraie Development. Shaquille O’Neal, who grew up in Newark’s Central Ward, will be at the forefront of this project. The development will be a 25-story mixed-use apartment and retail building on Rector Street. It will house 169 apartments and 7,650 square feet …

Economists are beginning to arrive at a consensus in regards to the current real estate market status in Canada, particularly where Toronto and Vancouver are concerned. A price drop of 10 to 15 per cent over the next two to three years will be felt, according to ScotiaBank. Although we won’t be experiencing a U.S. style crisis, economists are additionally …

“TREB produces regular economic commentaries based on recurring data releases from organizations including Statistics Canada, the Bank of Canada, CMHC and various US agencies. These commentaries are written by Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis, and include a summary of the release and an analysis related to the real estate sector in the GTA. Members can use these …