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Martello launches food bank fundraiser

Martello Property Services Inc. will be bringing the community together and fundraising for the Greater Vancouver Food Bank for the second year in a row.

TD Centre first existing building in Canada to be Wired Certified

Wired Certification is the internationally recognized digital connectivity ratings system for commercial real estate that helps landlords design and promote their buildings' digital connectivity to tenants.

Sewer fee increases raise concerns for industry

The Metro Vancouver regional district is set to increase sewer fees for new developments on May 1, 2018, raising concerns for industry.

New anchor tenant for Calgary’s University District

A new 38,000 square foot Save-On-Foods will be the latest major anchor tenant for Calgary's University District development plans.

Vancouver vacancy rates heading to historic lows

Vacancy rates in downtown Vancouver have dropped substantially over the past 12 months with demand expected to drive rates to historic lows.

Google spinoff to build high-tech community in T.O.

Sidewalk Labs is teaming up with Waterfront Toronto to transform 800 acres of Toronto's eastern waterfront into a global, high-tech neighbourhood

Canadian GRESB participants close gap to leaders

Eighteen Canadian real estate organizations undertook the rigorous reporting exercise, which plots portfolio-wide ESG (environmental, social, governance) intent, practices and outcomes, and collectively achieved an average score of 70 out of a possible 100 points.

IREE certification for retrofits coming to Canada

CaGBC, GBCI and the Advanced Energy Centre are working together to bring the Investor Confidence Project and its IREE certification to Canada.

Canada’s Best Restroom is crowned

Bayview Village Shopping Centre in Toronto is the winner of Canada's Best Restroom Award.

Construction begins on Vancouver Centre II

Vancouver Centre II, the next phase of the Vancouver Centre complex, will be in the heart of the city's growing tech hub.

E-course helps manage asbestos in the workplace

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety launched an e-course to help recognize, assess and manage asbestos-related risks in the workplace.

Slow progress to achieve B.C. climate change goals

A report by the Real Estate Foundation of BC finds little progress has been made towards climate change goals as set out in the BC Climate Action Charter.

QuadReal Property Group expands executive team

QuadReal Property Group has added three new senior appointments to its eight-member executive team to help drive corporate and investment strategy.

Nova Centre to get major connectivity boost

When the Nova Centre development in downtown Halifax is complete, it will supposedly be one of the most technologically connected commercial hubs in Atlantic Canada.

Allied and Westbank announce plans for 19 Duncan

Allied Properties REIT and Westbank announced plans to proceed with the development of 19 Duncan Street, a mixed-use development in Toronto.

CaGBC report recommends national retrofit strategy

A CaGBC report suggests provincially-specific retrofit pathways that include recommissioning, deep retrofits, renewable energy and fuel switching actions.

Gateway Casinos to build new casino in Delta

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment has announced plans to build a premier casino and entertainment property in Delta, featuring a mix of amenities.