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Alberta rolls out energy conservation programs
Commercial business operators and broader public sector entities such as health care facilities, schools, universities and colleges can claim for partial refunds of applicable purchases made since March 24 of this year.
Online spending impacts commercial real estate
Online spending, sometimes also labelled ‘home shopping,’ is consistently achieving double-digit growth and slowly taking a bigger share of overall retailing. In the first quarter
Commercial electricity customers mull decision
Newly expanded eligibility for Ontario's Industrial Conservation Initiative could be even more punitive for smaller customers on the losing side of cost redistribution.
Retail leader buckles down on EV range anxiety
CF's national electric vehicle charging program will add 45 networked chargers at 15 shopping centres, helping to ease range anxiety and ramp up EV sales.
Cities poised to terminate vacant unit rebate
Past, present and would-be recipients bristle at suggestions that the rebate is a subsidy or a disincentive to improve the marketability of their properties.
New B.C. liquor laws complicate retail leases
Amendments to the provincial Liquor Control and Licensing Regulation allow all types of businesses to apply for a liquor license — potentially giving physical store locations an extra perk to counter online competition, but also increasing landlords' risks under the Occupiers Liability Act.
Investors see slip in 2016 real estate returns
Annual results of the REALPAC/IPD Canada Quarterly Property Index, released late last week, reveal a year of below-average performance for index participants' directly held standing assets.
Property managers downplay cybersecurity threats
Buildings are becoming more connected and functional as information and operational technology converge, heightening the risk of cybersecurity attacks.
Changing market challenges property managers
A recent PM Expo seminar elaborated on changing market conditions and how they will affect future property managers in an increasingly technical field.
Gaslight District sparks new vision for Cambridge
Once the Gaslight District is in Cambridge is complete, the mixed-use community will light up with authentic gas lanterns and bright minds, as well.
Winnipeg tech market growing fast in Canada
Winnipeg tech market is growing fast in Canada due to factors, such as affordable real estate and the country's large millennial base.
Canadian retail market trends spur opportunity
Food service expectations and millennial eating habits and increasing consumer savvy are just a few factors impacting all facets of the retail market.
Industry sees promise in low-impact communities
Industry proponents of sustainability are looking beyond buildings and thinking on a larger scale with low-impact communities.
BOMA Canada fetes national award winners
The Canadian commercial real estate industry gathered in downtown Regina, Saskatchewan last night to celebrate the BOMA Canada National Awards.
Eight technology trends that could impact CRE
Eight technology trends have recently been flagged in a new global report, spanning various regions and industries, including real estate.
Fibre-optic internet shifts real estate industry
Buildings with access to fibre optic office space have a competitive advantage compared to assets without this amenity.
Retail leaders launch Three Sixty Collective
Two of Canada’s leading retail experts have put their skill sets together to launch a consultancy that helps industry think beyond just bricks and mortar.



