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The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts to what have been booming real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: City of Toronto staff report details COVID-19 impact on Union Station Revitalization Project, City of Toronto highlights key summer accomplishments in the ongoing fight against COVID-19, Metrolinx reports first staff COVID case after two month lull, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Protecting Transit Riders and Workers as Province Reopens
City of Toronto staff report details COVID-19 impact on Union Station Revitalization Project
City of Toronto highlights key summer accomplishments in the ongoing fight against COVID-19
City of Toronto launches digital storytelling project to celebrate Toronto Island’s unique history
Mississauga: Select City Services Set to Reopen on September 8
Vaughan: Providing support for seniors
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Fewer customers and lower spending per customer affecting small business recovery
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board Releases August Resale Housing Report
Consumer Debt is Up with Renewed Mortgage Activity
Metrolinx reports first staff COVID case after two month lull
Canadian Housing Market Outlook (Fall 2020)
OPUS Homes Launches Industry’s First Touchless ‘Get to Know Your Home’ Program for New Homeowners
Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives are encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns.
