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Minto Communities received top recognition at the 2020 Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence, winning Mid to High-rise Condo or Apartment Project (planned) for downtown Toronto development The Saint, Brochure/Kit for fellow downtown Toronto development 123 Portland, and the Net Zero Home Award for the 2019 Minto Dream Home in support of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Minto Communities was recognized with a series of wins at the Durham Region Homebuilders’ Association Awards, hosted remotely via YouTube. Not only was their Ivy Ridge development crowned with three awards in New Home Design Production, Minto Communities also received an Outstanding Achievement Award in Corporate Citizenship, and was named “Green Builder of the Year.”
On February 29, Minto Communities warmly welcomed its newest model home with the opening of the Canal End Avenue Townhome model at the Barrhaven Sales Centre. The young and trendy 1,277 sq. ft. 2-bedroom Canal End joins 4 brand new Executive Townhome models, all of which are now open for viewing.
Minto Apartments was recognized with the award for Best Suite Renovation over $20,000 last evening at the Federation of Rental-housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) Marketing, Achievement and Construction (MAC) Awards. These awards celebrate business leadership and excellence in the residential housing industry.
Ottawa, ON (October 25, 2019) – Minto Communities Ottawa (“Minto Communities”) was honoured this past weekend with four awards at the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association’s (GOHBA) 36th Annual Design Awards Gala, including Production Builder of the Year and three individual awards for the 2018 Minto Dream Home, designed and built for CHEO’s Dream of a Lifetime Lottery. From left to right: Mark Arnold, Jan Coulis, Natalie Gillis, Amy McCansh, Ryan...
Minto Communities Canada (“Minto Communities”) was honoured with the Architectural Design – Stacked Townhome Unit award at the 2019 Awards of Distinction held September 24, 2019. Presented by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (“OHBA”), the awards celebrate excellence in building, design, professional renovation, sales and marketing in Ontario’s building industry.
Ottawa, ON (August 28, 2019) – Former Ottawa Justice of the Peace, Lynn Coulter, was honoured at a street naming ceremony in Minto Communities’ Quinn’s Pointe neighbourhood on Tuesday, August 27 in recognition of her contribution to Barrhaven and the City of Ottawa over the past 40 years. Coulter was joined by honoured guests including the City of Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, local Councillor Jan Harder, retired Nepean Police Deputy Chief Devon Fermoyle, Member of Provincial...
Minto Apartments introduces its latest rental offering with the conversion of Calgary’s International Hotel into premium long- and short-term rental apartments, known as The International. Scheduled to welcome residents as early as September 2019, this newly renovated 35-storey tower with 252 units is home to a rooftop terrace, lobby bar, full-service fitness centre, party room, media room and modernized indoor pool, with direct access to the Plus 15.
Minto Group released its 2018 Sustainability Report, demonstrating the company's commitment to both people and the planet through environmental and sustainable initiatives. The 10th annual report outlines a long-standing approach with a focus on governance, employee well-being, community and environmental programs.
Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: MI.UN) (the "REIT") announced that, in connection with its previously announced acquisition of a 40% interest in the High Park Village apartment complex in Toronto (the "Acquisition") from Minto Properties Inc. ("MPI"), it has obtained consents from disinterested unitholders of the REIT holding, in the aggregate, more than 50% of the REIT's issued and outstanding units (excluding voting interests held by MPI) approving the Acquisition.