Tuesday, September 27, 2016Pure Multi-Family REIT sells Texas rental property
Pure Multi-Family REIT announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Livingston Apartments, located in Plano, Texas, for gross proceeds of US $34.3 million.
Monday, September 26, 2016CAPREIT acquires Halifax luxury apartment
CAPREIT announced it has completed the acquisition of "76 Place", a luxury apartment in Halifax, Nova Scotia, located in the prosperous Bedford South neighbourhood. CAPREIT paid $17.1 million for the property, financed with its Acquisition and Operating credit facility.
Thursday, September 22, 2016Air Canada begins work on new $90-mil hangar
Air Canada has started work on a new $90-million hangar project at Toronto Pearson Airport to support international expansion at its Toronto global hub.
Thursday, September 22, 2016District energy lowers GHG output in Sweden
Sweden's approach to greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction has been deemed a fitting, albeit challenging, example for Canada to emulate.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016San Fran to require green roofs on new builds
San Francisco is now the first city in the U.S. to require green roofs and/or solar panels on new construction projects.
Friday, August 12, 2016Heat shrinks future pool of Olympic host cities
Health researchers project that Calgary and Vancouver will be among just three suitable North American locations to host the Summer Olympics by 2085 due to the risks of outdoor activities in intense heat.
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Thursday, September 15, 2016Technological advances in cleaning audits
Facilities still don’t perform frequent quality cleaning audits to meet goals, but innovators are developing more accessible and cost-effective tools.
Thursday, September 15, 2016Interim report released in Tarion review
An interim report in Tarion review flags calls for a dedicated section for and further rules unique to condominiums in the new home warranties legislation.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016GRESB reveals Canadian energy saving prowess
Sixteen Canadian organizations accounted for more than 337,000 megawatt-hours or nearly 42 per cent of electricity savings tallied in North America, while 162 GRESB participants in the United States delivered the remainder.
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Friday, August 19, 2016B.C. unveils Climate Leadership Plan
The B.C. government has unveiled its highly anticipated Climate Leadership Plan which outlines the province’s strategy for limiting greenhouse-gas emissions and combating climate change. According
Thursday, July 21, 2016“The Walter” in Kitchener breaks ground
The McGillivray Group, in partnership with Zehr Group and Vanguard Developments, announced the ground breaking of a new residential development in mid-town Kitchener, to be known as "the Walter."
Tuesday, July 5, 2016Q2 2016 apartment market summary
National vacancy levels remain healthy as we move into Q3, supporting strong income stability for owners and investors active in the Canadian apartment market.
