Industry News
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates to affect LEED projects
ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager updates will change the performance of buildings under the LEED Canada EB:O&M 2009 rating system.
Slate Office REIT acquires Chicago office complex
Slate Office REIT announced it will acquire a downtown Chicago office complex for US$85.6 million sometime this quarter.
Ontario hikes fines for workplace health and safety
Ontario has increased the maximum fines for individuals and businesses that don't comply with workplace health and safety standards.
Allied Properties sells Québec City portfolio
Allied Properties REIT has sold its portfolio of six properties in Québec City.
True North REIT buying award-winning Burlington office property
True North Commercial Real Estate Investment Trust will be acquiring an office property in Burlington, Ontario for about $22.75 million.
New program supports low-carbon innovation in Ontario
GreenON, a new program from the Green Ontario Fund, is supporting industries to reduce GHG pollution from their facilities or manufacturing processes.
Edmonton Tower welcomes new tenants
Edmonton Tower has added Katz Group Real Estate (KGRE), ONE Properties and Felesky Flynn LLP to its growing list of building tenants.
TAC Real Estate Corp is rebranding to MLA Realty
Western Canada’s largest real estate services company, McNeill Lalonde & Associates is rebranding their brokerage TAC Real Estate Corp to MLA Realty.
Blackbird to open new Vancouver gaming studio
Blackbird Interactive Inc. (BBI) will be moving its operations to a brand new 28,000 square foot office space at 565 Great Northern Way.
Allied selling five-property portfolio in Winnipeg
Allied Properties REIT has entered into an agreement to sell its portfolio of five properties in Winnipeg, expected to close on December 18.
Startup transforms restaurants into daytime offices
The founder of Hailo has launched a new app, which turns restaurants only open at night into workspaces during the day.
Revamped Ontario law helps construction workers get paid on time
Construction workers in Ontario can look forward to being paid on time for the work they do under the province's updated Construction Lien Amendment Act.
Alberta overhauls workplace safety rules
Workers in Alberta would be able to refuse unsafe work conditions under new workplace safety legislation the provincial government is proposing.
Tsawwassen Mills Mall wins MAPIC Award
Tsawwasssen Mills, a hybrid shopping centre, built and managed by Ivanhoé Cambridge in B.C., has been awarded “Best Outlet Centre."
New Tru by Hilton properties planned for Canada
Hilton has announced three Tru by Hilton properties are under development in Canada, which marks the brand’s first non-U.S. locations.
Artis REIT sells Alberta office properties
Artis Real Estate Investment Trust has sold its Quarry Park Portfolio, consisting of three office properties located in Calgary.





