Industry News
REMI Network
Q2 leaves most downtown office markets unscathed
Second quarter vacancy rates and rent trends provide a first look at Canadian commercial real estate markets during widespread COVID-19-triggered business shutdowns.
REMI Network
Broccolini’s River & Fifth condo begins to rise
River & Fifth, Broccolini's first residential tower in Toronto, began its 37-storey ascent today in a virtual ground-breaking ceremony.
REMI Network
Toronto to refine investment decision process
Proposed policy changes would embed United Nations sustainable development goals in ESG criteria and adjust parameters for allocations to real assets.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
New ASHRAE handbook highlights systems, equipment
The 2020 ASHRAE handbook has been reviewed by subject matter experts to ensure they reflect current technologies and practices.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Survey finds half of renters plan to seek more affordable housing
A recent survey of 16,000 renters across 181 Canadian cities found that half of respondents are planning to look for more affordable housing due to the effects of COVID-19.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Summer ideal for generator safety refresh
Following manufacturer guidelines and using the right fuel are just two of the summertime generator safety tips provided by OPEI.
REMI Network
New housing slowdowns ahead in the GTA
Holdups in new housing projects across the Greater Toronto Area will have extensive impacts on supply in an already tight market, a new report reveals.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Saskatchewan health facility projects receive $17.8M investment
Saskatchewan health facility projects, including those for maintenance and upgrade projects, have received a $17.8 million investment from the government.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
BC extends temporary rental supplement
The B.C. government announced it has extended the temporary rental supplement (TRS) until the end of August 2020. It will also maintain the moratorium on evictions for non-payment of rent.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Consumer confidence boosted by trusted cleaning brands
Surveys from Procter & Gamble show consumers are more likely to select a hotel or restaurant if they use cleaning products from a brand they recognize.
REMI Network
Buildings can now report energy and water usage for 2019
Building owners and managers can now report their 2019 energy and water usage to the ministry, with the deadline extended due to COVID-19.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Saskatchewan launches employee training subsidy for reopening businesses
The program will reimburse eligible private-sector employers in Saskatchewan 100 per cent of employee training costs related to reopening.
REMI Network
Climate projections show Ottawa will get warmer, wetter
Ottawa will continue to get warmer and wetter year-round, with a greater chance of extreme weather, according to recent climate projections.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Saskatchewan invests $80M in construction, renewal of long-term care facilities
The government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $80 million into its long-term care facilities, including $7.2 million for maintenance projects.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Plans submitted for West Don Lands rental towers
Toronto's developing West Don Lands community could see a pair of high-rise rental towers in the not-so-distant future. Plans include office, retail and 198 affordable housing units.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Class action commenced against Woodbridge senior home
Thomson Rogers has issued a class action proceeding claiming $15 million in damages on behalf of the residents and families of a Woodbridge senior home owned by Sienna Senior Living.
Canadian Property Management
Colliers: CRE rent collection on downward trend
Colliers Canada reveals that 16 per cent of commercial tenants paid no rent in May 2020 as rent collection continues to decrease.



