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Dimitri Chris’s loft proves classic design can help a rental feel entirely your own

‘I design it, I live in it, I enjoy it – and when it’s done, I move on’

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The Globe and Mail
Political Correspondent
Published: 1/19/2026
Updated: 1/20/2026
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The Globe and Mail reports on Dimitri Chris’s loft proves classic design can help a rental feel entirely your own

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When interior designer Dimitri Chris and his husband, David Marinier, moved into their Toronto loft, they faced a familiar renter’s dilemma. They wanted to make the space their own, even though they didn’t technically own it.

The bones were great – 1...

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Mike Chen2 hours ago

Finally some real action on climate change. This legislation is long overdue and I hope it passes quickly despite the opposition from oil-dependent provinces.

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Jennifer Walsh3 hours ago

As someone who works in Alberta's energy sector, I'm concerned about the economic impact. The transition fund sounds good in theory but will it actually help workers like me?

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