Watson vows urban border will be ‘vigorously’ defended
Appellants named in an OMB appeal dispute some of the factors the city used to define its boundary.
City prepares to defend call on urban boundary
Ottawa’s legal and planning departments gear up to defend council’s decision on how much to expand the urban boundary.
Memo sparks MissyLeaks uproar
Mississauga councillors upset over leaked memo detailing offer to pay for tickets to Mayor’s birthday party.
Aurora development decision in OMB’s hands
Decision by Ontario Municipal Board drawing to close after three-year hearing about plans to build homes and golf course on portion of the Oak Ridges Moraine.
Urban Renewal and Community Revitalization: Tools That Can Help
One of the greatest challenges facing municipal governments today is the need to stimulate economic development and urban renewal.
The Way Forward
New board chair Glenn Ackerley believes that the TCA’s strengths will be essential in crafting new responses to new challenges.
Books by WeirFoulds Lawyers – Property
As a general rule, a person exercising a power of attorney for property in Ontario has no legal duty to account to anyone other than the grantor of the power.
Reflections on the Evolution of Fairness in Public Procurement
Public tendering is perhaps the most active area of interest within construction law.
Approval Queue Eases: Ontario Overrides Municipal Planning Controls for Green Energy
Recent reforms could make it easier for building owners and managers to incorporate green energy technology into building retrofits.
To P3 Or Not To P3
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Infrastructure includes a very wide range of […]
To P3 Or Not To P3 (Presentation)
It is widely recognized that there is a critical need for construction of new infrastructure and the repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Attached is the presentation given at the […]
New BOMA Standard 2010 for Office Buildings
The Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) recently released: Office Buildings: Standard Methods of Measurement and Calculating Rentable Area (2010) (“BOMA 2010“). This publication is the latest in a […]
Showdown over Brantford Waterfront Master Plan
OMB hearings to continue over appeals to City of Brantford Waterfront Master Plan.
Architect calls for ‘defensive’ building design
Building green is a moral and philosophical imperative.
“Clarity is crucial” in avoiding disputes
Clarity is the big issue in the construction industry. Practices evolve, but the fundamental rules remain consistent.