Commercial leasing specialists suggest landlords may prefer to stick with rent deferral agreements they have already negotiated.

Toronto developer Devron has launched an art contest, asking children across Ontario to draw or paint positive messages related to the COVID-19 crisis.

Despite the drastic economic downturn due to COVID-19, Calgary-based Avenue Living reports that the large majority of its tenants paid their April rent.

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) unveiled its residential market forecasts for 2020 into next year.

The Ontario government is rolling out a new COVID-19 Action Plan for Vulnerable People to better protect vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 crisis.

Vancity has launched the Unity Pivot Business Loan for small businesses who need to adapt due to COVID-19. Loans of up to $150,000 are available.

COVID-19-related pressure for rent deferrals begets landlords' needs for loan concessions and heightened uncertainty for lenders.

Commercial landlords must agree to reduce rents by 75 per cent and halt evictions for April, May and June. In turn, CMHC will channel the forgivable joint federal-provincial loan directly to their lenders.

The Ontario Health Coalition released a 70-page report tracking 3,783 positive cases of COVID-19 within senior care facilities across the province.

Greater Toronto Area homes sales have dropped and are expected to further plunge before the end of June, according to early statistics from TRREB.

Boardwalk REIT provided an update addressing ongoing pandemic measures and April rental revenue, noting that as of April 13th, it had received 92 per cent of rental payments,

A district-wide energy upgrade across 21 schools in central Alberta will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the facilities.

Almost half of B.C. businesses may not or will not re-open once the restrictions are eased on workplace operations, according to a new business survey.

With many governments, health and social agencies procuring space for COVID-19 related treatment or quarantine quarters, hotel operators are advised to contractually account for risk before signing any agreements.

With the pandemic putting an abrupt halt to travel and tourism, short-term vacation rentals have seen a sharp decline in bookings. As a result, changes are afoot at Airbnb with a longer-term strategy now underway.

Plans for a 2.5 million-square-foot expansion at McMaster Innovation Park include a life sciences 'megahub.'

The B.C. government is providing enhanced relief for businesses along with new measures to support local governments as a result of COVID-19.