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New Tensions Rise as Iran Warns of Possible Strikes on Regional Energy Sites

  Iran has issued a sharp warning that it may target regional energy infrastructure following recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange marks a renewed escalation in a long‑running standoff over one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints. According to Iranian officials, any attempt to restrict Tehran’s access to the strait would be met with what they described as “direct and proportional” action. Energy facilities across the Gulf—central to global oil and gas supply—were specifically mentioned as potential targets if tensions continue to rise. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticized Iran’s activities in the region, warning of consequences should Tehran interfere with international shipping. The latest remarks from Washington prompted Iran’s response, which framed its position as defensive and tied to national sovereignty. Regional governments have expressed concern that even rhetorical escalation could unsettle...
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Condo market slump: GTA projects cancelled amid low demand


According to a report released today, The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is experiencing a slowdown in condominium sales, with builders shelving dozens of new condo projects due to low sales. The number of new condominiums started construction in the GTA has hit a 10-year low of 1,798 units, down 72% from the second quarter of 2022.


The report also suggests that rising interest rates and market uncertainty have contributed to the decline in sales. Urbanation’s Q3-2023 Condominium Market Survey reveals that the number of condos sold in the Toronto region failed to reach the 3,000 mark, with only 2,664 new condo units sold throughout the GTA during the third quarter of this year .


The report attributed the surge in cancellations to a combination of factors, including rising construction costs, supply chain disruptions, labour shortages, financing challenges, and changing consumer preferences. Urbanation's president, Shaun Hildebrand, said that the GTA condo market is undergoing a "major correction" and that developers are facing "unprecedented headwinds" in bringing their projects to completion.




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