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Ottawa, ON – April 22, 2015 – Quinn’s Pointe, Minto Communities Canada’s newest community in the Ottawa area, will be opening its sales office to the public this Saturday, April 25 with over 800 pre-registered homebuyers. Named after the Quinn family, who first settled in the area of Barnsdale and Prince of Wales, Quinn’s Pointe represents the heritage of many Irish settlers who first developed land in what is today known as Barrhaven South.
Ottawa, ON – February 20, 2015 – The Minto Group was once again honoured for energy efficiency and sustainability at the 2014 EnerQuality Awards Gala. Minto is proud to be recognized for its commitment to building high performing homes, winning a total of 3 awards, including ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Builder of the Year (large volume), Best Green Marketing Campaign, and Ontario Green Builder of the Year - for the third time.
Ottawa, ON – February 6, 2015 – Today, Minto Communities Canada's christened its new Stittsville community, Potter’s Key, in honour of Mrs. Ethel May Potter who owned the two-acre lot at 209 Carp Road almost 60 years ago. The contest winner said that when her parents bought their house at 209 Carp Road in 1957, from a woman named Mrs. Potter, it was a moment of pride for her family.
Ottawa, ON – October 21, 2014 – Minto Avalon Encore, Minto Communities Canada's newest community in Orleans, welcomed eager home buyers with brisk sales at the community's weekend grand opening. Keen home buyers lined up in the early morning hours to secure their first choice of lots and home designs, marking the third time in as many months that purchasers have lined up in anticipation of a Minto Communities launch.
Ottawa, ON – September 24, 2014 – The Minto Group stood out amongst a respected group of industry peers to win the Ontario Home Builder of the Year Award at the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) Annual Awards of Distinction dinner held at the Ottawa Convention Centre. The prestigious industry award recognizes outstanding professionalism and integrity within the business, industry and community.
Ottawa, ON – February 18, 2014 – Minto Properties Inc. announced its decision to narrow the company's hospitality focus, and accordingly will transition the Minto Suite Hotel to a premium unfurnished and furnished rental property commencing April 2014. The re-positioning of the award-winning property, which opened its doors 25 years ago, marks a strategic shift to provide greater alignment with the company's growth strategy.
Ottawa, ON – 2013 – Minto Properties Inc.'s Minto Richgrove Affordable Seniors Housing, located at 620 Martin Grove Road in Toronto, has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification from the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC). Constructed in 2011, Minto Richgrove Seniors Affordable Housing is an innovative rental property that supports more environmentally-friendly living in a dynamic community setting.
Ottawa, ON – October 1, 2013 – In connection with its funding campaign for the Trades Institute of La Cité collégiale, the La Cité Collégiale Foundation is proud of its partnership with Minto Communities Canada. Today Minto delivered its fifth payment of $100,000 under a 10-year agreement to give $1M to La Cité collégiale Foundation for the Minto Trade Centre – Alphonse-Desjardins campus.
Ottawa, ON – July 5, 2013 – It was 25 years ago that The Minto Group's Minto Suite Hotel first opened its doors. Real estate icon Irving Greenberg travelled to some of the most prestigious all-suite hotels in the world in order to research the best designs, staying in as many as four hotels per week. This dedication to the creation of a unique property - long before boutique hotels were the 'in' thing - has ensured the hotel's continued success.
Ottawa, ON – 2013 – The Minto Group's new recreation complex under construction in Barrhaven South is now officially named the Minto Recreation Complex – Barrhaven. The name was unveiled by Mayor Jim Watson, Councillor Mark Taylor and ward Councillor Jan Harder at the latest sponsorship announcement under the City’s Community Champions program. Roger Greenberg of Minto was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition in the Leader Category.