The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on 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 urges residents to wear masks in enclosed common spaces of apartment buildings and condominiums, Over 1,000 stores visited during Ontario’s COVID-19 inspection blitz, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Construction in Toronto, image by Forum contributor Benito
Government notices and announcements:
City of Toronto update on COVID-19
Discover Vaughan’s virtual business supports
Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19
Ontario Takes Immediate Action to Stop the Spread of COVID-19 Variants
Over 1,000 Stores Visited during Ontario’s COVID-19 Inspection Blitz
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
Metrolinx COVID-19 Update for Jan. 29, 2021
RE/MAX: Will We See the Recovery of the Toronto Condo Market in 2021?
Minto Apartment REIT to Report Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Results on March 11, 2021
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Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives is 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.
