Industry News
Solar panels installed at outdoor pool in Mississauga
Solar panels have been installed at an outdoor pool in Mississauga as part of a pilot programme.
Q1 office vacancy space figures released
Figures for office vacancy space in Q1 of 2018 in Canada have been released, revealing differing fortunes for the country’s largest metropolitan areas.
Ontario shopping centre announces expansion
Square One Shopping Centre has announced a new expansion at its site in Mississauga, Ont, due to open its doors in November 2018.
Quebec urges energy retrofits and fuel switching
Conservation is the top priority in Quebec's recently unveiled plan to reduce province-wide energy consumption, boost low-carbon supply and embrace electricity storage and smart grid applications.
New 46-storey office tower set to be built in downtown Toronto
A new 46-storey building, located at 160 Front Street West in downtown Toronto, is set to be built, Cadillac Fairview has announced.
Calgary and Edmonton show strong real estate performance in differing sectors
Alberta’s two largest cities enjoyed considerable real estate investment in 2017 in differing sectors within the industry.
Safe Software anchor tenant at City Centre 2
Safe Software will be the anchor tenant at City Centre 2 building, developed by Lark Group. The tech firm will occupy 54,000 square feet of space.
Montreal’s Fairview Pointe-Claire set to welcome La Maison Simons
Plans for a major redevelopment of CF Fairview Pointe Claire on Montreal’s West Island have been unveiled, preparing for the arrival of La Maison Simons.
Anthem acquires Calgary industrial properties
Anthem has acquired three industrial income producing properties in Calgary, with a fourth under firm and binding contract.
Emergency preparedness tips ahead of National Safety Month
June marks the start of National Safety Month in Canada, a campaign aimed at reducing leading causes of injury and death in the workplace, on
Vancouver top-tier office space limited
Locating top-tier office space in downtown Vancouver is becoming a significant challenge for tenants, according to a real estate market research study.
BOMA Quebec launches Building Energy Challenge
BOMA Quebec has announced the launch of a competition aimed at reducing the energy consumption and GHG emissions of buildings in the province.
Carbon pricing hailed as a boost to retrofits
Dismantling Ontario's cap-and-trade system would be a setback for the commercial real estate sector and the many trades and professions it employs, one of its prominent industry organizations maintains.
BOMA BC announces new president
BOMA BC announces the appointment of Damian Stathonikos as president of the association. He joins BOMA BC from the British Columbia Real Estate Association.
NAIOP Vancouver honours industry excellence
The NAIOP Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence gala was held May 17 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel downtown.
Toronto Central YMCA receives prestigious award
The Toronto Central YMCA has received the Prix du XXe siècle, an award that recognizes outstanding contribution to Canadian architecture.
Rents for industrial space continue to rise as demand outpaces supply
Insatiable demand for industrial space in Canada continues to outpace supply and drive rents higher, according to a new report from Avison Young.



