Industry News
Victoria’s Secret opens Vancouver flagship store
Victoria’s Secret has opened its first B.C. store in Vancouver.
Amica purchases development land in Calgary
Vancouver-based Amica Mature Lifestyles Inc. has closed on a land purchase in Calgary worth $4.25 million.
Galeries d’Anjou completes expansion
The $86-million expansion and redevelopment of Galeries d’Anjou in east Montreal has finished.
Robson Court receives LEED gold certification
Vancouver's Robson Court has received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) gold certification for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance (EB:O&M).
Canada poised for greater real estate investment
Canada is expected to have an influx of real estate investment in the next year, according to a recent report by Ernst and Young, which surveyed 117 senior executives from real estate, hospitality and construction companies around the world.
Edmonton real estate market remains stable
Sales of commercial and industrial real estate in Edmonton were down in the first half of 2013, compared to the same period last year.
Winnipeg’s industrial market picking up
Winnipeg’s industrial market shows strong fundamentals despite increased vacancies in the last two quarters.
Canadian commercial market balances
The Canadian commercial real estate market has experienced healthy levels of investment activity thus far in 2013, according to statistics from CBRE's Canadian Investment MarketView report.
Multi-family boom in downtown Edmonton
Downtown Edmonton is seeing an influx of new multi-family properties, with at least eight new developments underway, reports Avison Young.
Metro Vancouver records negative absorption
Metro Vancouver’s office market registered negative six-month absorption for the first time since 2009, according to a recent report by Avison Young.
Grand opening of B.C.’s second largest mall
Guildford Town Centre will celebrate its grand reopening Aug. 28.
Douglas Jung building achieves LEED gold
Public Works and Government Services Canada's Douglas Jung building in downtown Vancouver has been certified LEED gold in the category of Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance.
First Nations green prototype home complete
The first home designed to meet the specific needs of a West Coast Vancouver Island First Nation is complete.
Canadian office markets remain strong
While Canada’s office markets continued to show healthy market fundamentals in the first half of 2013, some markets appeared to soften during this time period.
Ivanhoe Cambridge buys stakes in office complex
Ivanhoe Cambridge has reached a deal to purchase Alberta Investment Management Corp.’s (AIMCo) 50 per cent interest in Place Ville Marie in Montreal to become the property’s sole owner.
Hungerford acquires Calgary’s Haworth building
Vancouver-based developer Hungerford Properties has purchased the former home of Haworth manufacturing.
Retrocom REIT purchases shopping centres
Retrocom REIT has acquired two shopping centres from Walmart Canada Realty Inc. and SmartCentres Realty Inc.




