Industry News
Amazon to open new centre in Leduc, AB
Amazon is opening a new fulfillment centre in Leduc County, south of Edmonton. The new centre will create more than 600 full-time jobs by 2020.
Merchant House buys Blanshard Block in Victoria
Merchant House Capital Inc. has completed the off-market acquisition of Blanshard Block in Victoria. It represents 18,000 square feet of commercial space.
CMLC partners with U of Calgary on new space
CMLC has announced a new partnership with the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design to occupy the main floor of the Castell Building.
Staples Canada introduces new concept store
Staples Canada has rebranded as the Working and Learning Company and has launched its first new concept store in Kirkland, Quebec
Oxford Properties purchase office assets in Australia
Oxford Properties Group has acquired Investa Office Fund's 5.3 million sq. ft portfolio in Australia valued at approximately $4.4 billion.
Construction starts on University of Toronto Schools restoration
The restoration and expansion of University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is underway as development on the project kicked off on Dec. 12, 2018.
Unit sub-metering providers dodge OEB oversight
In practice, the Ontario Energy Board has never exercised its authority to set electricity rates for sub-metered residential units because it has been finalizing a methodology for carrying out the new responsibility, which came into force in the spring of 2018.
Gatineau government facility wins TOBY award
The Library and Archives Canada Preservation Centre in Gatineau, Que. was named the 2018 Outstanding Building of the Year at a recent ceremony.
Allied REIT set for active development program
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust has acquired five infill properties in major Canadian markets and expects to close on a sixth before year-end.
St. Regis Hotels and Resorts marks Canadian debut
The opening of Toronto's newest luxury hotel, the St. Regis Toronto, on Nov. 28, marks the luxury brand's debut in Canada.
REMS announces launch of sustainability program
Colliers Real Estate Management Services (REMS) has announced the launch of a sustainability program, GreenSpace.
$700-mil mixed-use development set for Montreal
Devimco Immobilier and partners have joined to develop MAESTRIA, the largest mixed-use real estate project in Montreal’s Quartier des spectacles.
RioCan Living set to lease-up eCentral in Toronto
RioCan Living announced it is preparing to lease-up its first rental development, eCentral, in midtown Toronto. The 466-unit, purpose-built rental located at Yonge and Eglinton accounts for a fifth of its 2,300 rental units currently under construction.
MLA Canada expanding with new Langley office
MLA Canada is opening its third office in Langley at B210-20689 Willoughby Town Centre Drive, expanding its services to the Fraser Valley region.
UDI Awards recognize top B.C. developments
The winners of the 2018 Urban Development Institute (UDI) Awards for Excellence were recognized during an awards gala held in downtown Vancouver.
Kabam expands HQ at Vancouver Centre II
Kabam, is expanding its North American headquarters, signing a lease of 105,000 square foot across seven floors at Vancouver Centre II.
ASHRAE addresses natural resources at the House of Commons
ASHRAE President Sheila J. Hayter and President-elect Darryl K. Boyce testified before the Standing Committee on Natural Resources at the House of Commons of Canada on Nov. 20, 2018.



