Clearing up the complicated world of home integration technology The conversation goes like this: “Siri, can you call Alexa?” “Sorry, I don’t communicate with Alexa. And Alexa doesn’t talk to me.” We get that a lot these days. As new smart-home products flood into the market in biblical proportions, getting Apple, Google and the rest of […] ... Read more

Ontarians decisively elect Progressive Conservatives, with a mandate to increase housing supply and choice In June’s provincial election, Ontarians returned Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative Party with a landslide victory. The PCs took a majority of the seats in the Ontario legislature, through pickups in North and Southwest Ontario, as well as the GTA. The New […] ... Read more

From striking temporary creations to inspired permanent displays, Ontario builders know how to make a public scene  18 Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, a whimsical bronze sculpture often causes passers-by to pause and reflect on the story it tells about new immigrants to Canada. Colourful alien-like creatures have been the subjects of numerous social media […] ... Read more

Canada’s radon threat is getting worse, and code adjustments are likely to follow “In 2012, my wife Janet was diagnosed with lung cancer and given four months to live unless she underwent immediate surgery to remove the tumors in both of her lungs,” Alan Whitehead relates. Two years of surgeries ensued.  “Touch wood, Janet is […] ... Read more