Widow looking for answers after Quebec man dies in Texas Ironman competition
The widow of a Quebec man who died competing in an Ironman competition is looking for answers.
The latest data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) shows that average home prices in Canada took a slight dip in April compared to one month ago. The organization reported that the average price of all residential property types in Canada was $796,068 in March before dropping to $746,146 in April, with price levels not seasonally adjusted.
Despite this, Canadians still spent more on home purchases in April 2022 than they did in April 2021, with major markets across the country seeing notable increases in average home prices year-over-over.
Some regions, such as St. John’s, N.L., reported a moderate growth in the cost of a home; MLS benchmark prices compiled by the CREA showed that the price of a typical home in the city was about $268,000 in April 2021 before rising to $296,200 exactly one year later. Meanwhile, the average price of a home in the Greater Toronto Area, for example, came in at $1.35 million in April 2022, up from about $1.03 million just one year prior.
MLS home price index benchmark prices represent the value of a typical home in different Canadian neighbourhoods. Figures take into account different types of residential housing, and are not seasonally adjusted.
CTVNews.ca has gathered a number of properties that are listed at what is considered the average price of a home in their respective regions. With properties in cities ranging from Kelowna to Moncton, these listings represent the price of a typical home in major Canadian markets.
GREATER VANCOUVER
(Paul Albrighton, Re/Max Crest Realty)
Type: Apartment
Price: $1,375,000
Year Built: 2006
Property Size: 94.48 sq. m
Lot Size: N/A
This unique loft is located in Vancouver’s Yaletown neighbourhood, and includes two levels under 17-foot ceilings. Exposed concrete walls and floor-to-ceiling windows give this apartment unit its flair, with a design inspired by the high-end condominiums in New York’s Tribeca neighbourhood. The property also features a modern, European-style kitchen with marble countertops and backsplash, as well as upgraded grey oak floors throughout.
INTERIOR B.C.
(Prime Light Real Estate / Dean Witala, Re/Max Kelowna Stone Sisters)
Type: House
Price: $799,900
Year Built: 2003
Property Size: 182.55 sq. m
Lot Size: under 0.4 hectares
With four bedrooms and two bathrooms, this single-storey home in west Kelowna has an open concept living area, complete with richly-coloured hardwood flooring and vaulted ceilings. The lower level is ideal for entertaining, with a multi-purpose recreation room, while the backyard deck offers views of the mountains nearby. The property is just a short walk away from schools and several hiking trails.
CALGARY
(ListSimple / Sarah Johnston, CIR Realty)
Type: Apartment
Price: $525,000
Year Built: 1911
Property Size: 93.37 sq. m
Lot Size: N/A
Two exposed brick walls give this top-floor loft in downtown Calgary its industrial style. Contrasting the textured brick walls are sanded wood floors, found throughout most of the unit’s 93 square metres. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances and an island countertop made of stone, while the bedroom has a walk-in closet and provides easy access to a four-piece ensuite bathroom.
SASKATOON
A home listed on the market in Saskatoon. (Quiksell Real Estate Photography / Megan Dyck, Re/Max Saskatoon)
Type: House
Price: $349,000
Year Built: 1959
Property Size: 104.42 sq. m
Located in the Saskatoon neighbourhood of Sutherland, this 104-square-metre bungalow features a mid-century modern design, and its open-concept layout allows the kitchen area to flow into the living and dining rooms on the main floor. The lower level includes a bedroom, living room, and newly-renovated bathroom. In the backyard is a berry garden complete with goji berries, Saskatoon berries, and raspberries.
WINNIPEG
(Janina Nicole Photography / Jennifer Pinder, Ethos Realty Inc.)
Type: Apartment
Price: $354,900
Year Built: 1912
Property Size: 93.55 sq. m
Lot Size: N/A
This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment mixes old-world charm with modern design, combining century-old wood beams and exposed brick with updated finishes. The unit, found in Winnipeg’s Exchange District, also has its own private rooftop patio overlooking the downtown skyline. Building amenities include a fitness facility and party room, while restaurants, public transportation, and the Waterfront are all located nearby.
GREATER TORONTO
(360Xposure / Tammy Degiorgio, Re/Max Regal Homes)
Type: Apartment
Price: $1,347,500
Year Built: 2000
Property Size: 130 to 149 sq. m
Lot Size: N/A
This apartment in Toronto’s Candy Factory Lofts features an open-concept living space with 12-foot ceilings held up by Douglas fir posts. Natural light seeps in through the large, arched window to help brighten the exposed brick walls. Located in the city’s Queen West neighbourhood, the unit is within walking distance of Trinity Bellwoods Park, as well as a number of shops and restaurants.
OTTAWA
(Next Door Photos / Marnie Bennett and Greg Blok, Bennett Property Shop Realty)
Type: House
Price: $724,922
Year Built: 2016
Property Size: 75 sq. m
Lot Size: 117.65 sq. m
Built in 2016, this three-storey Ottawa home comes with light hardwood floors throughout. On the main floor are a combined kitchen and living area, as well as a bathroom, while the top floor includes two spacious bedrooms, a bathroom and laundry area. The property also has its own private balcony, with the ability to install a barbecue, making it especially easy to entertain friends and family.
MONTREAL
(Simon Ravary / Marie-France Caouette, Re/Max Action)
Type: Apartment
Price: $595,000
Year Built: 2014
Property Size: 73.7 sq. m
Lot Size: N/A
Found in south Montreal, this condominium unit features two bathrooms and two bedrooms across 74 square metres of space. The crisp white walls contrast the rich wood flooring in this concrete building. Amenities include a swimming pool, gym and terrace with a panoramic view of downdown Montreal, and the unit is situated within walking distance of the city core.
GREATER MONCTON
(Mohammad Abrar Sharif / Amreet Sidhu, Exit Realty Associates)
Type: House
Price: $349,900
Year Built: 1961
Property Size: 173.01 sq. m
Lot Size: under 0.2 hectares
Located in the west end of Moncton, this 173-square-foot home with four levels is situated on a large corner lot. With an open layout on the main floor, the spacious living room flows directly into the kitchen. On the second floor are three bedrooms and a bathroom, while the basement level features a family room, kitchenette, and another bathroom. In the backyard is a deck, great for entertaining friends and family.
HALIFAX-DARTMOUTH
(Ludmila O Photogaphy / Joyce Clarke, Re/Max Nova)
Type: House
Price: $524,900
Year Built: 2019
Property Size: 141.21 sq. m
Lot Size: under 0.2 hectares
Only a few years old, this rancher-style home in the Dartmouth community of Nova Scotia has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both bathrooms have full enclosure tubs with lights, as well as custom vanities and granite countertops. On the main floor, the kitchen features a walk-in pantry, granite countertops, and an open-concept layout, connecting to the living room area, which also leads to a private outdoor backyard.
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND
(Odyssey Virtual, Michael Thompson / Jeff Ellsworth, Red-Isle Realty Inc.)
Type: House
Price: $339,000
Year Built: mid-1980s
Property Size: 97.55 sq. m
Lot Size: 0.61 hectares
This home in Alberton, P.E.I. sits on a 0.61-hectare lot. Built in the mid-1980s, the two-storey property has since had a number of renovations done, most recently receiving a new vinyl and cedar exterior. The stairway and bannister, however, are original, and lead to a second level with an office area, a master bedroom with a walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms and a bathroom.
ST. JOHN’S
(Tyler Oxford Photography / Scott Graham, Royal LePage Atlantic Homestead)
Type: House
Price: $299,900
Year Built: 2001
Property Size: 159 sq. m
Lot Size: under 0.2 hectares
Not far from the Memorial University of Newfoundland, shopping centres or the highway, this fully developed bungalow in St. John’s is complete with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The lower level of this 159-square-metre home also includes a recreation room. The yard is entirely fenced off and landscaped, while a backyard shed offers additional storage space.
The widow of a Quebec man who died competing in an Ironman competition is looking for answers.
Former NDP leader Tom Mulcair says that what's happening now in a trash-littered federal park in Quebec is a perfect metaphor for how the Trudeau government runs things.
The world is seeing a near breakdown of international law amid flagrant rule-breaking in Gaza and Ukraine, multiplying armed conflicts, the rise of authoritarianism and huge rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar, Amnesty International warned Wednesday as it published its annual report.
A photographer who worked for Megan Thee Stallion said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that he was forced to watch her have sex, was unfairly fired soon after and was abused as her employee.
Facing pushback from physicians and businesspeople over the coming increase to the capital gains inclusion rate, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his deputy Chrystia Freeland are standing by their plan to target Canada's highest earners.
The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that's expected to face legal challenges.
People living near a wildfire burning about 15 kilometres southwest of Peace River are being told to evacuate their homes.
The U.S. Senate has passed US$95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and contentious debate over how involved the United States should be in foreign wars.
A Winnipeg man said a single date gone wrong led to years of criminal harassment, false arrests, stress and depression.
The giant stone statues guarding the Lions Gate Bridge have been dressed in custom Vancouver Canucks jerseys as the NHL playoffs get underway.
A local Oilers fan is hoping to see his team cut through the postseason, so he can cut his hair.
A family from Laval, Que. is looking for answers... and their father's body. He died on vacation in Cuba and authorities sent someone else's body back to Canada.
A former educational assistant is calling attention to the rising violence in Alberta's classrooms.
The federal government says its plan to increase taxes on capital gains is aimed at wealthy Canadians to achieve “tax fairness.”
At 6'8" and 350 pounds, there is nothing typical about UBC offensive lineman Giovanni Manu, who was born in Tonga and went to high school in Pitt Meadows.
Kevin the cat has been reunited with his family after enduring a harrowing three-day ordeal while lost at Toronto Pearson International Airport earlier this week.
Molly Knight, a Grade 4 student in Nova Scotia, noticed her school library did not have many books on female athletes, so she started her own book drive in hopes of changing that.
Almost 7,000 bars of pure gold were stolen from Pearson International Airport exactly one year ago during an elaborate heist, but so far only a tiny fraction of that stolen loot has been found.