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Canadian Apartment Magazine
Minto announces new Oakville rental property
Minto Capital Management Inc. announced plans for a new purpose-built rental building located at 1235 Marlborough in Oakville.
REMI Network
Winnipeg real estate investment sees $58 million decline
Investment in Winnipeg real estate saw a 12 per cent decline last year, with overall sales volumes of just $426 million - well below the five year average.
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BOMA Canada launches Net Zero Challenge
The new BOMA Canada initiative recognizes buildings that have achieved outstanding or drastically improved energy performance.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Manitoba announces committee to form international curling centre
In an effort to establish an International Curling Centre of Excellence (ICCE) in Winnipeg, Man., the province has selected a committee to help guide its development.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Five tips for keeping kitchens free of insects
As warmer weather returns to many parts of Canada, restaurants, cafeterias, and all commercial kitchens must be aware of the return of insects.
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Strong investment in Canadian hotel industry set to continue
Strong investment in the Canadian hotel sector is set to continue this year according to CBRE Canada’s 2018 Hotels Outlook Report
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Genesis Hospitality acquires two Edmonton hotels
The two hotels, part of Platinum Investments’ Edmonton Focused-Service Portfolio, have been sold to Genesis Hospitality Inc.
CondoBusiness
Vacant dwelling tax deemed costly to collect
Much of the data that might indicate if a unit is vacant comes from fragmented sources, is not currently collected or inaccessible due to privacy issues, and is frequently inconclusive.
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Cominar finalizes $1.14 billion sale of property portfolio
Cominar has confirmed the closing of its $1.14 billion sale of its non-core market property portfolio to Slate Acquisitions Inc. Sylvain Cossette, president and CEO
Construction Business
Trans Mountain pipeline delay concerns industry
The future of the $7.4 billion Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is in question after Kinder Morgan announced it is suspending non-essential construction.
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Vancouver wants ban on foam cups and containers
Vancouver is proposing to reduce the amount of single-use packaging like plastic bags and straws and ban polystyrene foam cups and containers.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Canadian housing starts trend stable in March
According to CMHC, March 2018 delivered stable housing starts with 226,842 units compared to 225,804 units in February.
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Non-residential construction set to bounce back
Non-residential construction could be set for a modest turnaround in 2018, new predictions have revealed.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Starlight acquires four Vancouver multi-res properties
Starlight Investments announced that it has acquired four landmark concrete Vancouver apartment buildings comprised of 456 units.
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Self-driving cars may condense parking lots: study
New research from the University of Toronto shows that adoption of self-driving cars could reduce the amount of urban space dedicated to parking.
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Waste heat to warm buildings at Western U
Western University plans to recover waste heat from its power plant and use it in other buildings while shifting to low-temperature heating systems.
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Standing desks may cause lower back pain: study
Nearly half of people who use a standing desk are at risk of developing lower back pain, according to a study from the University of Waterloo.



