Industry News
Canadian Property Management
Ontario qualifies previously approved EVC grants
Approved applicants who have already acted on the former government's promise will be in position to collect the rebate. Those who did not purchase equipment or sign a contract to authorize investment prior to July 4 will receive no funds.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ryder announces reopening of maintenance facility in Quebec
Truck rental company Ryder has announced the reopening of its 17,500-square-foot, newly renovated maintenance and rental facility in Boucherville, Quebec.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
C. difficile rates plummet in Canadian hospitals
Clostridium difficile rates in Canadian hospitals dropped 36 per cent between 2009 and 2015, a new study has revealed. The report, published in the Canadian
Canadian Property Management
KingSett’s Jon Love named to Order of Canada
Governor General Julie Payette announced the honour just prior to Canada Day, with accompanying acknowledgement of Jon Love's business leadership and philanthropy.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Alignvest launches Canadian student housing investment trust
Alignvest Management Corporation announced it has launched Alignvest Student Housing Real Estate Investment Trust (ASH REIT), an investment vehicle focused exclusively on Canadian student housing.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
ISSA receives Silver Level Power of A award
ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, has been awarded the presigious Silver Level Power of A award from ASAE.
Canadian Property Management
Canada’s TOBYs reflect broad based excellence
The five winners chosen by BOMA International represent five distinct pairings of owners and managers for buildings located in three different provinces.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Starlight and Blackstone form joint Canadian venture
Starlight Investments and an affiliate of Blackstone Property Partners have formed a joint venture to acquire a portfolio of six multifamily buildings comprised of 746 units.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
How germs and bacteria thrive on school desks
Bacteria and fungi found on school desks comes overwhelmingly from the children sitting at them, a new study has revealed.
Canadian Property Management
Solar panels installed at outdoor pool in Mississauga
Solar panels have been installed at an outdoor pool in Mississauga as part of a pilot programme.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
CN Tower unveils its most extensive renovation
Toronto’s CN Tower has unveiled a $16 million renovation that has transformed the iconic landmark’s 14,000-square-foot main observation level.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Federal and B.C. governments sign 10-year housing agreement
The federal and B.C. governments announced a 10-year housing agreement to invest more than $990 million toward new affordable housing construction and repairs of existing community housing.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
TREB supports two new housing decisions
TREB has publically stated it is in favour of two new housing decisions that, if approved, could have a positive impact on Toronto's housing market.
Canadian Property Management
Q1 office vacancy space figures released
Figures for office vacancy space in Q1 of 2018 in Canada have been released, revealing differing fortunes for the country’s largest metropolitan areas.
Canadian Property Management
Ontario shopping centre announces expansion
Square One Shopping Centre has announced a new expansion at its site in Mississauga, Ont, due to open its doors in November 2018.
Canadian Property Management
Quebec urges energy retrofits and fuel switching
Conservation is the top priority in Quebec's recently unveiled plan to reduce province-wide energy consumption, boost low-carbon supply and embrace electricity storage and smart grid applications.
Canadian Property Management
New 46-storey office tower set to be built in downtown Toronto
A new 46-storey building, located at 160 Front Street West in downtown Toronto, is set to be built, Cadillac Fairview has announced.



