Industry News
Construction starts on Eagle Creek Village
Construction is underway at Omicron’s Eagle Creek Village in View Royal, B.C.
Montreal’s rising commercial tax rates
For the second year, Montreal’s commercial tax rate increased, despite most other Canadian cities lowering realty taxes to encourage growth.
GTA office vacancy rate hits record low
Despite signs the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) office market is softening, vacancy rates are continuing to drop.
Ambitious development to transform Halifax
Robin Halifax Holdings Ltd. has unveiled plans to transform an entire city block in Halifax into a 500,000-square-foot mixed-use development.
Ivanhoe Cambridge buys stakes in NYC office
Ivanhoe Cambridge has acquired a 51 per cent managing member interest in an office building in New York City.
Delta unveils new hotel in downtown Toronto
Delta Hotels and Resorts unveiled its newest hotel at a topping off event Oct. 8, which marked the completion of the Delta Toronto at Southcore Financial Centre’s 46th floor.
Commercial real estate market remains strong
Despite rising interest rates, commercial real estate activity has not slowed in Canada or the U.S., says Avison Young.
Marriott to operate 3 Civic Plaza hotel
Surrey's 3 Civic Plaza will be home to a high-end Marriott hotel. The announcement was made Oct. 8, by Delta-based developer Century Group.
New Maple Ridge gaming facility set to open
Great Canadian Gaming Corp. will officially open the doors to its newest entertainment facility on Oct. 23.
Langley project a finalist for CUI Brownie Awards
The City of Langley has been named a finalist for the 2013 Canadian Urban Institute (CUI) Brownie Awards.
Rideau Centre getting $360 million facelift
Ottawa’s Rideau Centre is embarking on a $360-million redevelopment project that will revitalize the 30-year-old shopping centre.
Corner Brook city hall achieves LEED silver
Corner Brook’s city hall is the first commercial building in Newfoundland and Labrador to achieve a LEED silver rating.
Western cities to lead economic growth: report
Cities in Western Canada are expected to lead the country's metropolitan areas in economic growth this year, says a report by ...
GTA commercial leasing up 23 per cent
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) experienced a 23 per cent rise in leasing activity in the third quarter of 2013, compared to the same period in 2012, according to the commercial division of the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB).
Canadian office construction boom continues
Despite a lacklustre third quarter, there are no signs the Canadian office construction boom is slowing down, says a report from CBRE.
New urban resort coming to Vancouver
Dundee Corp., Paragon Development Ltd. and 360 VOX Corp. are collaborating on a $535-million urban resort adjacent to the B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver.
Construction underway on new Hilton hotel
The first Canadian Home2 Suites by Hilton hit a construction milestone, with steel studs going up at the site in Edmonton.




