Industry News
CaGBC to launch Zero Carbon Building Standard
CaGBC unveiled new framework that outlines necessary components for zero carbon buildings, and says it will soon launch a Zero Carbon Building Standard.
CRE industry struggles to make data-driven decisions
CRE industry executives say that major obstacles are preventing them from using data to drive improved asset and investment management decisions.
JLL acquires Toronto-based project management firm PMX
Jones Lang LaSalle has acquired PMX Inc., a Toronto-based project management firm that specializes in public and private infrastructure projects.
New Real Estate Council of B.C. appointed
The B.C. government has appointed eleven public-interest members to the Real Estate Council of British Columbia, increasing its accountability and objectivity in fulfilling its role
Walmart opens in Richmond B.C.
The new Richmond North Walmart Supercentre, located at Central at Garden City mall at 9251 Alderbridge Way, has officially opened to the community. The 163,000-square-foot
Ottawa tower earns first LEED v4 O+M certification
Blackwood Partners Inc. has earned Canada’s first LEED v4 certification, earning Gold under the LEED O+M: Existing Buildings rating system.
Martello drives Vancouver food bank fundraiser
For the month of November Vancouver based Martello Property Services Inc. will bring the community together to fill an entire Martello service van with non-perishable
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities announces award recipients
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a non-profit organization, has announced the recipients of its 14th annual Awards of Excellence.
National Trust awards heritage preservation leaders
The National Trust for Canada will be recognizing outstanding contributions to heritage preservation at its annual conference this week.
MNP tower wins NAIOP Project of the Year
MNP Tower in Vancouver by Oxford Properties has been named the winner of the Project of the Year award by NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate
Billy Bishop Airport ranks fourth worldwide
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport in Toronto has ranked fourth worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveler 2016 Readers' Choice Awards.
Ontario searches for waste reduction champions
Canada is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week, which runs from October 17 to 23.
CRE investment market on track for “banner year”
Canada’s commercial real estate investment market remains steady as it benefits from global investors, according to a new report from Avison Young.
Ontario imposes new rules for water-taking permits
Ontario plans to impose a two-year hold on all applications for water-taking permits for new or expanding water bottle operations.
EllisDon to build Manitoba’s tallest structure
EllisDon has been selected to build SkyCity Centre Winnipeg, which will soon become Manitoba’s tallest skyscraper.
Slate Office REIT reports leasing win in Moncton, N.B.
Slate Office REIT has completed a long-term lease extension with Medavie and one of its operating companies, Medavie Blue Cross.
CRE Industry Coalition bashes proposed parking levy
The CRE Industry Coalition issued a report today outlining key disadvantages of a proposed parking levy on commercially-owned parking stalls in Toronto.



