Erin Davis

Toronto

Contributor at View The VIBE

Writer at Freelance

Contributing Writer at STOREYS

Associate Editor at Notable.ca

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The City Of Toronto Could Soon Freeze Development Charges

4 days ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

Development charges are front and centre in talks of Canada's homebuilding industry. Of course, so is the narrative that we need to build as many homes as possible to avoid a pending supply crisis.
Why Housing Remains One Of Canada's Biggest Election Issues

3 weeks ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

The “Great Canadian Dream” of homeownership isn’t what it once was. It’s an increasingly out-of-reach reality for countless young people from coast to coast – many of whom can barely pay their rent and have some semblance of a well-rounded lifestyle. If it sounds dire, it is, frankly. Perhaps this reality is a motivating factor in getting young Canadian adults – and their parents – to the polls. Housing has arguably become the issue in Canada in the lead-up to the federal election on April 28.
From Far And Wide: Is It Possible To Build An All-Canadian Home?

1 month ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

It’s no secret that Canada’s homebuilding industry has seen better days. As we closed out 2024, factors such as labour shortages, high interest rates, and climbing development fees had resulted in the pause or cancellation of many new housing projects – and that was before tariffs shifted from talking point to stark reality. Now, the development industry's worry is that an ongoing trade war with the US could impact everything from consumer confidence to the pace of new home construction.
Canada's Population Is Aging, Where Is Everyone Going To Live?

1 month ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

Canada’s oldest Baby Boomers turn the big 8-0 next year. Though the country’s aging population is a long-understood reality, the stats put this demographic shift into perspective: The population of Canadian seniors (65+) is projected to swell to nearly one quarter of the overall population by 2040, according to the Government of Canada. Generally, Canada’s 65+ set is healthier, living longer, and enjoying more financial freedom than previous generations.
"Unwarranted And Reckless": Canada's Housing Industry Reacts To Tariffs

1 month ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

Well, it happened. South of the border, President Donald Trump’s ongoing tariff threats have turned into a reality. Sweeping 25% tariffs went into effect at 12:01am today. In response, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced tariffs on billions worth of American goods. As we outlined when the threats first emerged, this ultimately presents a lose-lose situation for both sides – with consumers’ bank accounts taking the hit in an already embattled economy. Of course, the housing market is no exception.
Shoppers Drug Mart’s new beauty campaign sparks both celebration and controversy

2 months ago | viewthevibe.com | Erin Davis

In a new national Shoppers Drug Mart campaign for their Shoppers Beauty Event, Toronto-based content creator Myles Sexton is brilliantly bearded, with a dramatic full face of makeup and their signature flowing locks in perfect mermaid waves. You may have noticed the attention-grabbing ads on a recent drug store run, as they grace Shoppers Drug Mart locations across Canada. While the ads have been widely celebrated, they’ve also generated hateful backlash on social media.
Are Declining Interest Rates Really The Key To A Real Estate Renaissance?

2 months ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

Interest rates are front and centre in conversations about the Canadian housing market – especially now that they’re on the decline. Of course, following a red-hot real estate run during the pandemic days, the country’s interest rates started to climb. While the benchmark rate sat at 0.25% in March 2022, it then began an upward trajectory and didn’t stop until July 2023, when it reached a 22-year high of 5% (not that anyone needs the reminder).
"Reckless": Canadian Building Industry Sounds Off On Trump's Tariffs

2 months ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

Canada’s construction industry has weathered a few rough years, thanks to everything from climbing material costs and labour shortages to sky-high interest rates and rising development fees. Tariffs will only make a challenging situation worse – both in Canada and south of the border.
Canadian music icon Jim Cuddy chats new doc, “Blue Rodeo: Lost Together”

2 months ago | viewthevibe.com | Erin Davis

Blue Rodeo has been approached a handful of times to do a documentary throughout their 40-year career. But it never made sense in the past, says Jim Cuddy, frontman of the iconic Canadian band. Now, the country rock group is offering an intimate and revealing look into its inner workings through the decades – from soaking up Queen West’s gritty 1980s hay day, to casually jamming at Cuddy’s farm in their golden years – in Blue Rodeo: Lost Together.
As Climate Disasters Grow, So Will Their Price Tags

2 months ago | storeys.com | Erin Davis

“The most expensive home is the one you build twice; particularly if it’s in a flood zone or wildfire area,” says Jason Clark, National Director, Climate Change Advocacy at Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). That reality is all too fresh for countless people in Los Angeles in the wake of the recent devastating wildfires. It’s also a familiar story for Canadians who’ve been impacted by dramatic climate-related disasters in recent years – from British Columbia’s fires to Toronto’s floods.