Industry News
Canadian Property Management
Alberta polls commercial landlords and tenants
The Alberta government is surveying commercial landlords and business tenants about their COVID-19-related financial stresses.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Military exposes dire state of Ontario long-term care
The Canadian Armed Forces has issued a scathing report on the state of Ontario’s long-term care homes, shedding light on the grim conditions service members observed in five specific GTA residences.
Design Quarterly
Green buildings can re-ignite Canada’s economy
CaGBC has released its recommendations on how the green building industry can contribute to Canada’s post-COVID-19 economic recovery.
REMI Network
Local approach best to reopening Canadian economy
Allowing cities and counties to open and close independently based on standardized guidelines is the safest way of reopening, a new study finds.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Devimco shares Longueuil mixed-use development plans
Devimco Immobilier has joined forces with the City of Longueuil on the development of a major mixed-use project above the Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke métro station.
REMI Network
Ontario businesses can operate virtually, electronically
Ontario businesses are permitted to conduct virtual meetings, defer annual meetings in specified circumstances, and submit e-filings.
REMI Network
Ottawa an outlier in housing market slowdown
Ottawa is enduring through the nation’s current housing slump, while other real estate markets in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario are on a steady decline.
REMI Network
Q4 overflow spurs Montreal investment deal volume
Sales value topped $2 billion for the fourth consecutive quarter, albeit at a lower total than was achieved in the second to fourth quarters of 2019.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Rodent activity on the rise
Urban centres across Canada and the U.S. are experiencing a rise in "aggressive" rodent activity due to COVID-19 restrictions shuttering restaurants and cafes.
CondoBusiness
Time-of-use pricing respite adds nominal costs
Temporary suspension of Ontario’s time-of-use pricing scheme equates to a 3 per cent sliver of the projected provincial expenditure to underwrite electricity costs in 2020-21.
Canadian Property Management
CECRA applicants urged to prepare documentation
Potential participants can begin to prepare ahead of registration opening next week, following instructions that have been posted on Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s website.
REMI Network
Colonnade BridgePort abuzz with urban beehives
Programming for both commercial and residential tenants will include free workshops focused on bee education, as well as the end of season honey harvest.
REMI Network
Victoria hotel purchased for affordable homes
The B.C. government has purchased the Comfort Inn Hotel in Victoria for $18.5 million to provide more affordable homes for people in Victoria.
REMI Network
WELL Health-Safety Rating launches for facilities
IWBI has launched the WELL Health-Safety Rating for facility operations and management, focusing on operations, cleaning protocols and design strategies.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
IICRC calls for board of directors nominations
The board is made up of 15 volunteers who serve to represent the interests of IICRC registrants and help direct the organization.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Average monthly rents decline in April
Average monthly rents were down in April over March in most Canadian cities, including Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Ottawa, according to the latest data from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting.
Construction Business
CWWA releases water guideline to reopen buildings
CWWA has released water guideline documents to help members work with building owners and operators looking to re-open buildings.



