The Town of West Lincoln is looking for feedback until November 13 on its Affordable Housing Community Improvement Plan.    For details, visit: ow.ly/jrby50Xrfo7  Township of West Lincoln

ITSO is inviting REALTORS® to volunteer for its Discipline, Arbitration, and Professional Standards committees. All Cornerstone members are welcome to apply.

On Wednesday, November 19, Cornerstone’s CEO, Bill Duce, will be a panelist in part one of the Vision 1 Million event series hosted by the Greater KW Chamber at the Double Tree by Hilton Kitchener. For details and to purchase tickets, visit: ow.ly/LYFn50Xrkv4

Join us in Mississauga! This engaging in-person session with expert Michelle Diplock is ideal for property owners, investors, and REALTORS® looking to navigate the municipal planning process effectively. REGISTER TODAY: ow.ly/8PQ950Xt7nK

At this time, tickets are sold out; however, we encourage you to join our waitlist. If any members are unable to utilize all of their tickets, please inform us. We appreciate your cooperation and support. Click here to join the waitlist: ow.ly/l48b50Xum5p

Bill Duce, Cornerstone's CEO, spoke with Ian McLean at the Greater KW Chamber Vision 1 Million event about the current state of the housing market in the Waterloo Region.

Yesterday, members of Cornerstone's advocacy committees attended the Waterloo Region Home Builders' Association Business Networking Luncheon. Keynote speaker, Marlon Bray, Executive Vice President of Clark Construction Management. Also pictured are Marie Schroeder, and WRHBA President, Matt Ninomiya.

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We supports some key measures from the budget > seen in graphics However, the budget still requires further measures to make homeownership attainable such as flexibility on amortization of mortgages and the development of missing middle housing.

Cornerstone attended the NAR Housing Symposium. The event featured recent polling results from Nik Nanos, highlighting the housing affordability challenges in the region. It was also great to hear an updates from Anthony Passarelli, Lead Economist at CMHC.

Great news for West Niagara! Last week, the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital officially opened. This modern facility will improve healthcare access and services for residents, ensuring the community receives the care it truly deserves. ow.ly/TTfi50XuPc5

Cornerstone is excited to sponsor and attend the HNHBA’s Annual Christmas Gala on Nov 26. The keynote speaker for the event is Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.     Tickets are available for purchase here: hnhba.com/updates/2025-h…

Grimsby’s Draft Official Plan, is now ready for review! The draft plan sets out the town’s vision for the future. It's expected that the statutory public meeting will be held in February/March and brought forward for adoption by Council in June.   letstalkgrimsby.ca/officialplan

A huge thank you to our Cornerstone members for their unwavering support of Team Cornerstone in the Hockey Helps the Homeless Tournament. We are so proud of our players who participated in this incredible tournament and look forward to future participation!

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First Time Home Buyers’ HST Removal on New Builds    The Provincial government matched the federal government’s pledge to create a rebate for the HST on new homes up to $1 million, and a reduction in HST for homes between $1 million and $1.5 million.

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Cornerstone attend the HNHBA Christmas Gala. Representatives: Chair-Elect Drew Hemsley Directors: Melissa Mummery | David Puddy Committee Members: Jerry Krzywda | Ross Mogridge It was great to connect with Rob Flack, Michael Memme & Christina Giannone from Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA)

The Province announces expanded GO Transit service on the Kitchener line. Starting Nov 23, weekend service to Kitchener launches, with trains every 30 mins from Bramalea to Union Station. This boost enhances connectivity in the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor, fostering regional growth

We applauds the Ontario Government’s announcement of Jean Lépine as the Administrator for the RECO. We are confident that his background and leadership experience in regulated industries is precisely what RECO needs to improve its practices and procedures. Welcome, Jean! #onpoli