Industry News
New Sudbury Centre lauded for sustainable operations
New Sudbury Centre, the largest shopping centre in Northern Ontario, was recently celebrated for its many sustainable achievements.
Westinghouse HQ gets new lease on life
The Westinghouse HQ building has been re-envisioned for a new age to become a hub for commercial and cultural activities.
LaSalle Canada acquires Edmonton City Centre
LaSalle Canada Property Fund has acquired Edmonton City Centre which includes TD Tower, Oxford Tower and Centre Point Place.
Average monthly rents up 5.5% in Canada
New data from Rentals.ca reveals that average monthly rents for a one-bedroom apartment in Toronto continue to be the highest in Canada.
PI Financial is newest tenant at Vancouver Centre II
PI Financial Corp is the newest tenant to select Vancouver Centre II (VCII) as its headquarters. PI Financial will occupy 40,000 square feet in the tower.
Oxford to build first multi-level industrial building
Oxford Properties Group has unveiled its plans to develop Canada's first large bay multi-level industrial property in Burnaby's Riverbend Business Park.
LEED v4 hits 1,000 Canadian project milestone
The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is celebrating a new milestone as Canadian LEED v4 project registrations surpass the 1,000 mark.
Department store repurposing nets Urban Design Award
The City of London lauded the designers behind the Kingsmill’s Department Store transformation in London, Ontario.
Co-working to see higher demand in Halifax
A recent CBRE forecast for Atlantic Canada’s commercial real estate industry predicts an increasing need for flexible space.
Stovel Block in Edmonton designated historical resource
The Stovel Block, an Edwardian-style commercial building in The Quarters neighbourhood of downtown Edmonton, is currently undergoing a restoration.
Vancouver adopts new Rain City Strategy
Vancouver recently approved an ambitious green rainwater infrastructure initiative called the Rain City Strategy.
Alberta to review Condominium Property Regulation
The Alberta government has prioritized funds to review what it considers "ongoing dysfunction" in the province’s real estate industry.
New fees and taxes spell Alberta revenue boost
New budget announces plans to double various land title fees, apply the 4 per cent tourism levy on online short-term rental transactions and bring all public sector pension fund investment management back under AIMCo's purview.
Gen Z wellbeing suffering in Canadian offices
Canadian employers in the corporate office sector are not doing enough to support wellbeing among young people entering the workforce.
Buckingham Sports acquires Pierrefonds Sportplex
The company is one of the largest operators of arenas in Canada.
Ace Hotel announces Canadian debut
Ace Hotel Toronto is slated to open in 2020.
U of Guelph breaks ground on performing arts facilities
The project is expected to be completed in Spring 2021.



