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National housing starts trend rises in November

The trend in housing starts was 210,038 units in November 2018, up from 206,460 units in October 2018, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

B.C. Rental Housing Task Force submits final recommendations

In December, the B.C. Rental Housing Task Force submitted its final report and recommendations for "making B.C.'s rental housing system fairer."

REMI Network

Study examines harassment in Canadian workplaces

Verbal abuse is the most common type of harassment reported by Canadian workers according to a new study titled Harassment in Canadian workplaces.

Canadian Property Management

Bentall Kennedy and GreenOak announce merger

Bentall Kennedy and GreenOak Real Estate have announced an agreement to merge into a global real estate investment platform – Bentall GreenOak.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Average rent in Canada to rise 6 to 11 per cent

A new report released by Rentals.ca predicts that the average rent in Canada will increase 6 per cent in 2019. Municipally, it foresees increases by as much as 11 per cent in Toronto and 7 per cent in Vancouver.

CondoBusiness

Canadian housing collapse doubtful: CPA Canada

A recent CPA Canada study finds that Canada’s housing market is different and likely more resilient than it might first appear.

REMI Network

Oxford Properties purchase office assets in Australia

Oxford Properties Group has acquired Investa Office Fund's 5.3 million sq. ft portfolio in Australia valued at approximately $4.4 billion.

REMI Network

Construction starts on University of Toronto Schools restoration

The restoration and expansion of University of Toronto Schools (UTS) is underway as development on the project kicked off on Dec. 12, 2018.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Unit sub-metering providers dodge OEB oversight

In practice, the Ontario Energy Board has never exercised its authority to set electricity rates for sub-metered residential units because it has been finalizing a methodology for carrying out the new responsibility, which came into force in the spring of 2018.

REMI Network

MediaEdge and ISSA launch new trade show

MediaEdge’s Real Estate Management Industry (REMI) Network and ISSA, the worldwide cleaning association announce a new trade show – Issa Show Canada.

Construction Business

B.C. releases CleanBC to achieve climate targets

The Government of British Columbia has released its CleanBC, developed as a pathway to achieve the province’s legislated climate targets.

Canadian Property Management

Allied REIT set for active development program

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust has acquired five infill properties in major Canadian markets and expects to close on a sixth before year-end.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Ontario honours leadership in accessibility

This year's recipients include three individuals who have influenced attitudes and policy, along with two GTA municipalities and two not-for-profit organizations that have implemented programs and technologies to support employees and/or clients with disabilities.

REMI Network

Partnership to support workplace psychological health in Sask.

WCB and UFred have signed a partnership agreement to increase access to training and resources for Saskatchewan employers to create psychologically healthy workplaces.

REMI Network

St. Regis Hotels and Resorts marks Canadian debut

The opening of Toronto's newest luxury hotel, the St. Regis Toronto, on Nov. 28, marks the luxury brand's debut in Canada.

REMI Network

REMS announces launch of sustainability program

Colliers Real Estate Management Services (REMS) has announced the launch of a sustainability program, GreenSpace.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

FRPO announces 2018 MAC Award winners

The Federation of Rental Providers of Ontario (FRPO) announced the 2018 MAC Award winners at its sold-out gala in Toronto last night. Here is the list of winners...