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CondoBusiness
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...



