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Lee & Associates founder dies
Bill Lee leaves the legacy of a USD $14-billion firm with 1,300 employees in 65 locations throughout North America, including Toronto and Vancouver.
New voices for commercial electricity customers
Commercial electricity customers will get more presence among Ontario consumer groups when two new appointees join the Independent Electricity System Operator’s stakeholder advisory committee this spring.
AMO designation marks diamond anniversary
The first AMO credentials to signify real estate management companies adhered to IREM's then novel certification standards were conferred in March 1946.
BOMA Canada introduces new industry awards
A troika of new industry awards for Canadian real estate professionals at various stages of their careers will be bestowed during BOMEX Virtual later this year.
Brokerages to merge Montreal operations
Avison Young and Devencore will come together under the Avison Young banner to deliver commercial real estate brokerage and advisory services.
Canadian students in design competition finals
This year, 105 teams from 61 universities in Canada, the United States and Singapore took up the challenge to forge a mixed-use, mixed-income scheme for the East Village neighbourhood in downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
Canadian suppliers lauded for clean earnings
Product and service suppliers to the property and facilities management sector are among eight publicly listed Canadian companies ranked for highest global revenues tied to low-carbon business activities.
Ontario prepares mega-site inventory
Newmark Global Commercial Real Estate Services has been named to lead the selection process once the in-progress call for 500- to 1,500-acre mega-sites closes on July 31.
Nexus moves up to TSX-listed REITs roster
Nexus REIT units were consolidated at a factor of four-to-one and delisted from the TSX Venture Exchange upon today’s graduation to trading on the TSX.
New CIB chair is supporter of deep retrofits
Tamara Vrooman brings leadership experience in the private and public sectors to her new role as chair of the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
Permeable plaza earns plaudits for Chambly, QC
Pôle culturel de Chambly took top honours for a commercial project incorporating a variety of hardscape products, with the city recognized as both the contractor and designer.
Eileen Foroglou joins NYX Capital Corp as CFO
Eileen Foroglou has been named chief financial officer at the Toronto-based private equity real estate investment firm, NYX Capital Corp.
Audrey Loeb appointed to Order of Ontario
Condominium lawyer and consumer advocate Audrey Loeb has been appointed to the Order of Ontario.
Scholarship recipient pursues RPA designation
Devri Robertson, an administration manager with Colliers Regina, has been named BOMI Education Canada's 2020 Vyetta Sunderland Scholarship recipient.
Eminent building scientist joins Order of Canada
As one of 47 newly announced members of the Order of Canada, Gina Cody has been cited for professional and business leadership and as a trailblazer for women in engineering.
Alignvest Student Housing welcomes Trish MacPherson
Alignvest Student Housing announced that Trish MacPherson, previously of CAPREIT, will be joining the team effective immediately.
BGIS Global CEO Gord Hicks receives the Order of Canada
Gord Hicks has been recognized for his environmental leadership in real estate, mental health advocacy, and community engagement.




















