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After searching for the perfect new home, your hunt ends here at Pathways. In this serene suburban setting, just 30 mins from downtown, you and your family will enjoy an abundance of shopping and entertainment, tranquil nature trails, beautiful parks and so much more. Bungalows, Semis, Singles and Condos from the low $300's.

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Cowan's Grove - by Urbandale Construction

Ottawa South

All New ENERGY STAR^® Certified Townhomes, Singles and Bungalows on 30, 35, 44 and 50 foot lots. Located within the Greenbelt, bordered by trees and open space, Cowan's Grove is a beautiful setting to call home!

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LRT's impact on development
CTV News posted: 7 Nov 2018 at 10:40pm
... development with Taggart Investments and Tamarack Homes. Last week the city announced it would be fining RTG $1 million because of the continued delays. Shovels aren't in the ground yet but Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says Stage 2 of LRT will generate ...
Developer wants extra height for Orléans towers
CBC News posted: 1 Nov 2018 at 12:21pm
Developer Brigil is proposing four new highrises along the Ottawa River in Orléans, arguing their proximity to a future light rail station warrants extra height. Brigil has submitted an application to build four more towers at its Petrie's Landing I ...
Zibi to erect observation deck atop shipping container tower
Ottawa Citizen posted: 31 Oct 2018 at 5:54pm
The $2 billion Zibi development will bring a major change to Gatineau's waterfront area. In October, demolition crews began dismantling a massive 250-metre former Domtar building at the corner of rue Eddy and rue Laurier that has separated the city ...
The year Ottawa tech became a cash magnet
Ottawa Citizen posted: 28 Oct 2018 at 11:39pm
Minto, one of Ottawa's most prominent real estate firms, raised $200 million through the sale of units in its Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust. The company said it will use part of the proceeds to diversify its real estate offerings. Some ...
And the winners are ... A satisfying mix of honours at the 2018 GOHBA Housing Design Awards
Ottawa Citizen posted: 21 Oct 2018 at 1:10pm
The biggest surprise of the night was the showing by newcomer Neoteric Developments, which scooped up four awards — three of them for the home of company owner Shneur Bielak — including the coveted Ottawa Citizen's People's Choice Award.
Minto Apartments ban all smoking and cannabis cultivation
CTV News posted: 18 Oct 2018 at 2:47am
One of Ottawa's largest private landlords is going 100% smoke-free. Minto Apartments notified its ... A statement was provided to CTV from George Van Noten, Senior Vice President, Property Operations, Minto Properties Inc. Saying, “As Minto Apartments ...
Minto nears approval for 897-home development in Manotick
CBC News posted: 10 Oct 2018 at 11:28pm
Ottawa city council should approve a zoning change on Wednesday to allow Minto Communities Inc. to build nearly 900 homes as part of its massive Mahogany community in Manotick. But the decision will attract none of the opposition it did a decade ago.
Ottawa Real Estate Show: Armed with IPO proceeds, Minto eyes intensification opportunities
Ottawa Business Journal posted: 25 Sep 2018 at 5:47pm
Fresh off its $230-million initial public offering of a new apartment REIT, Ottawa-based Minto Group is looking to expand both through acquisitions and new developments in Canada's largest urban markets, the firm's chief executive said. Earlier this ...
Gatineau heritage designation blocks Brigil's 55-storey highrise proposal
Ottawa Business Journal posted: 29 Aug 2018 at 8:12pm
Gatineau heritage designation blocks Brigil's 55-storey highrise proposal ... He said Brigil will now turn its attention to other developments on both sides of the river, including a 32-storey condo tower now under construction on Parkdale Avenue in ...
Developer takes patient stance after $400-million condo project gets spiked
Ottawa Citizen posted: 29 Aug 2018 at 7:55pm
Ducharme did not repeat Desjardins' veiled threats from last fall, suggesting the company might shift more of its work from Gatineau to Ottawa, “to build beautiful things.” At least not exactly. “There are plenty of towers going up in Ottawa from ...
Heritage Designation blocks Gatineau development
CTV News posted: 29 Aug 2018 at 6:59am
Brigil says its $400 million “Place Des Peuples” development in Gatineau is dead. The statement came shortly after Gatineau City Council voted 12-7 in favour of a heritage designation on the downtown Museum District. The designation blocks the ...
Fate of museum district, Brigil tower development hang in the balance before Gatineau council vote
Ottawa Citizen posted: 27 Aug 2018 at 10:08am
Since the locally founded Ottawa-Gatineau builder unveiled its Place des Peuples project in the spring of 2015, its lofty ambitions for the condo, hotel and commercial tower complex have encountered civic and political opposition. The scope of the ...
Cardinal Creek homeowners locked in battle with builder
CBC News posted: 22 Aug 2018 at 9:05am
The City of Ottawa confirmed building code violations were discovered in at least nine homes in the Cardinal Creek neighbourhood after the owners moved in, meaning the new homes didn't meet the minimum standard for health and safety. We have no choice ...
Stop charging for visitor parking, city warns landlords
CBC News posted: 9 Jul 2018 at 3:09pm
The City of Ottawa is preparing to slam the brakes on landlords who charge parking fees for visitor spots at apartment buildings, a city councillor says. College ward Coun. Rick Chiarelli said he gets several calls a week from tenants whose buildings ...
Stonebridge homeowners pan developer's plan for golf course
CBC News posted: 28 Jun 2018 at 3:06pm
Kevin Murphy, director of land development at Mattamy Homes, says the developer is looking to find ways to address community concerns. (Matthew Kupfer/CBC). Murphy was repeatedly asked to confirm whether or not this was part of a longer-term plan to ...
Windmill Developments gets $60M clean-up grant for Zibi site
CTV News posted: 6 Jun 2018 at 9:41am
Ottawa developer Windmill Developments has just received a $60M grant to help clean up the Zibi development site. The company has plans for a $1.2B new community planned on the former Domtar lands that occupy the Albert and Chaudière Islands.
Ottawa's Richcraft Homes honoured at annual Family Enterprise Xchange dinner
Ottawa Business Journal posted: 15 May 2018 at 10:58am
The family behind one of Ottawa's largest homebuilders was fêted at the city's annual celebrations honouring the best and most generous family-run businesses in the National Capital Region. Kris Singhal launched Richcraft Homes after immigrating to ...
North Grenville developers see influx of homebuyers from Ottawa, Toronto
Inside Ottawa Valley posted: 11 Feb 2018 at 12:16am
As the cost of a new home in urban centres climbs, prospective homebuyers look to rural communities such as North Grenville for affordable housing options. Many relocating from the city have chosen Kemptville as their new home, so the Advance spoke ...
Fight to save historic Stittsville barn headed to court
CBC News posted: 16 Jan 2018 at 10:01am
The City of Ottawa is taking Richcraft Homes to court, alleging the builder has neglected to make necessary repairs to a historic barn in the city's west end. Two years ago Richcraft got permission from city council to deconstruct the 145-year-old ...

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