Industry News
Canadian Property Management
Calgary and Edmonton show strong real estate performance in differing sectors
Alberta’s two largest cities enjoyed considerable real estate investment in 2017 in differing sectors within the industry.
CondoBusiness
Options for Homes to launch Toronto’s first smoke-free condo
Non-profit developer Options for Homes is launching its latest development, The Humber, which is set to become Toronto’s first smoke-free condo building.
REMI Network
Boardwalk honoured by CRRA for best renovations
Boardwalk was honored at the 2018 Calgary Residential Rental Association's (CRRA) Awards Gala on June 7th, winning the award for Best Renovation of the Year.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Montreal suburb moves to ban leaf blowers during summer
Beaconsfield, Quebec has moved one step closer to banning the use of leaf blowers during summer months after a motion was passed.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Researches discover possible pesticide-free way to limit mosquito populations
Researchers may have discovered a new, pesticide-free way to limit mosquito populations in some areas and reduce the spread of the West Nile virus.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
BC set to introduce new first aid training requirements
First aid attendants are a lifeline for those who become injured or ill in the workplace. In order to cover a broader spectrum of medical
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Unique rental project coming to Junction Triangle
TAS and the Toronto Public Library announced that they are breaking ground on a 14-storey, 235 unit rental building located at 299 Campbell Ave in Toronto's Junction Triangle
CondoBusiness
National housing starts trend down in May
The trend in housing starts was 216,362 units in May 2018, down from 225,481 units in April 2018, reports Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
REMI Network
Montreal’s Fairview Pointe-Claire set to welcome La Maison Simons
Plans for a major redevelopment of CF Fairview Pointe Claire on Montreal’s West Island have been unveiled, preparing for the arrival of La Maison Simons.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Fatal apartment fire kills two in North Vancouver
A fatal apartment fire in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley has left two people dead and 16 injured, according to various news reports.
REMI Network
Sustainability achievements honoured at LEAP Awards
HOOPP paid homage to those on its Canadian real estate portfolio for excellence in sustainability, energy performance and technology innovation.
REMI Network
Lyme disease: Tips to avoid ticks and sickness
Ticks carry the potential for spreading Lyme disease, a serious bacterial infection that can have severe symptoms if not caught early.
REMI Network
Health Canada proposes ‘significant restrictions’ on pesticide to help protect bees
Health Canada has proposed implementing “significant restrictions” on a common pesticide to help protect bees. The Government of Canada has said it will consult with
CondoBusiness
Don’t widen municipal land transfer tax: OREA, TREB
Last week, OREA and TREB jointly called on MPP candidates vying for seats in the York Region to reject requests to expand the municipal land transfer tax.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Mohawk College awarded Zero Carbon Building – Design certification
The Joyce Centre for Partnership & Innovation has been awarded Zero Carbon Building – Design certification from the Canada Green Building Council.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
New RICS standard aims to mitigate risks of financial crimes
RICS is consulting on a new standard that aims to inform property professionals and regulated firms on the risks posed by financial crimes.
REMI Network
What Alberta’s health and safety changes mean for employers
A new OHS system come into effect in Alberta on June 1, a move the province promises will better protect workers and ensure their rights.



