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Canadian Apartment Magazine
Starlight announces $1.7 billion GTA portfolio acquisition
Starlight Investments announced it has completed the acquisition of a 44-building concrete, multi-residential, high-rise GTA portfolio for a purchase price of $1.735 billion.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Killam expands presence in Edmonton and Moncton
Killam Apartment REIT recently acquired two new properties in Edmonton and Moncton for a combined total of $41 million, continuing its ongoing expansion into new markets.
REMI Network
New York’s Hudson Hotel brand coming to Toronto
Toronto will be welcoming its very own Hudson Hotel, already a familiar brand for New York City tourists and locals.
REMI Network
McMaster scientists invent self-cleaning surface
Researchers at McMaster University have made a self-cleaning surface that can repel all forms of bacteria, preventing the transfer of superbugs.
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Condo forms delegated to Condominium Authority of Ontario
Condo corporations will soon be able to better access and use required forms under the Condo Act.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Code recognition urged for rainwater harvesting
Expressly stated requirements for rainwater harvesting should simplify protocol for attaining permits and would align with the National Plumbing Code's water efficiency objective.
Construction Business
City of Vancouver opens artist studios downtown
Howe Sound Studios, a 10,800-square-foot artist production facility, located in downtown Vancouver is now open.
REMI Network
Five policies that could affect the housing market
Immigration figures into the Real Estate Investment Network’s list of five policies that are likely to affect the future housing market.
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Allied purchasing mixed-use complex in Montreal
Allied Properties is purchasing a mixed-use complex in Montreal for $276 million.
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Ontario plans to fix Tarion home warranty
Ontario says its going to repair the Tarion home warranty program with new legislation tabled last week.
Construction Business
Chris Ballard named new Passive Canada CEO
Chris Ballard has been appointed as Passive House Canada/Maison Passive Canada (PHC) CEO, replacing Rob Bernhardt, who is stepping down.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
CAPREIT acquires substantial Halifax portfolio
CAPREIT announced plans to move ahead on the acquisition of a substantial Halifax apartment portfolio comprised of eight properties containing fourteen apartment buildings and 1,503 rental suites.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Multifamily asset class wins lender confidence
Lenders to the Canadian commercial real estate industry aren't losing much sleep over their allocations to the multifamily asset class, as just 2.2 per cent of recent survey respondents report concerns about its prospects.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Tricon Capital Group acquires Nashville portfolio
Tricon Capital Group announced that it has acquired a portfolio of 708 rental homes in Nashville, TN, through its single-family rental joint venture, TAH-JV1 (“JV”).
Canadian Apartment Magazine
FRPO honours industry leaders at 2019 MAC Awards
On December 5th, FRPO welcomed over 1,200 guests to the 2019 MAC Awards, a sold-out celebration of innovation, commitment to quality and everything that goes into promoting the brand of rental housing.
REMI Network
Fungal growth degrading buildings: study
Microorganisms growing inside aging buildings and infrastructure are more than just a health issue, according to new research.
REMI Network
MUHC celebrates second LEED Gold certification
The McGill University Health Centre is the first hospital in Quebec to receive two LEED Gold achievements.



