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New awards target emissions-cutting improvement
BOMA Canada has launched the Enspire Awards to recognize year-over-year improvement in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Canadian winners span ASHRAE generations
The ten Canadian winners of 2025 ASHRAE awards for professional excellence and industry contribution span the generational gamut from young engineers to 50-year members.
2025 CAGBC Awards winners celebrated
The winners of the 2025 CAGBC Awards were announced at the Building Lasting Change (BLC) conference gala in Vancouver.
New owner for Hamilton’s Lime Ridge Mall
Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust has agreed to acquire the Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton, Ontario, in a $416-million combined cash and equity deal with Cadillac Fairview.
Oxford takes full ownership of office portfolio
Oxford Properties Group has taken full ownership of seven office towers in Calgary and Vancouver that were previously held in 50-50 partnership with CPP Investments.
CLV Group poised to expand multifamily portfolio
Ottawa-based CLV Group is poised for a 74 per cent expansion of its multifamily portfolio through an agreement to purchase InterRent REIT and take it private.
Climate for preventive health care intensifies
A new consistent lens for assessing climate risk resilience in Canadian hospitals fits well with preventive health care practices and growing recognition of the social determinants of health.
Vince Brown joins JLL Canada leadership ranks
Vince Brown will join JLL Canada as executive managing director of property management, beginning in May 2025.
Colliers Canada absorbs Triovest operations
Colliers Canada will add 36 million square feet of commercial space and $2.5 billion worth of projects under development to its portfolio through a newly announced deal to acquire Triovest Inc.
Centurion appoints new president and CEO
John McKinlay brings nearly 30 years of industry experience to his new leadership role with Centurion.
New consultancy targets Atlantic Canada retail
Peter Mackenzie, former chief investment officer at Plaza REIT, has launched a new consultancy to promote retail development opportunities in Atlantic Canada.
Urban network ready to track tariff impacts
The Canadian Urban Institute has begun to collect data to monitor how the Canada-U.S. trade conflict is affecting local and regional economies.
Low-carbon revenues flow from buildings sector
Eleven Canadian companies number in the rankings of the top 200 global earners among publicly traded entities with revenues tied to sustainable products and services.
ULI Toronto opens intake for industry mentoring
The Toronto chapter of Urban Land Institute is building the 2025 cohort of its Pathways to Inclusion program, targeting under-represented groups in commercial real estate, development and urban planning.
OSCRE and ConnexFM forge administrative ties
ConnexFM will assume association management services for the Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate, while the two industry organizations remain independent.
U.S. loses pioneering energy efficiency champion
Taking office at a time when conservation was peripheral to the public consciousness, Jimmy Carter is remembered as an early and influential champion of energy efficiency,
RioCan’s Jennifer Suess joins Order of Ontario
Jennifer Suess, senior vice president and general counsel with RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, has been named to the Order of Ontario.




















