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Canadian Apartment Magazine
SmartCentres, Penguin, Revera form partnership
SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust, the Penguin Group of Properties, and Revera Inc. recently announced that they are entering into a joint venture to develop new retirement living residences throughout Canada.
Canadian Property Management
Neil Pegram to lead GRESB Canada
Neil Pegram is assuming the role of Director of Americas with GRESB, a global benchmark program tracking real estate portfolios' environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
CondoBusiness
Cut-off to apply for condo manager licence extended
The new body set up to oversee the condo management industry has extended to March 30 the now-expired Jan. 29 deadline to apply for mandatory licences.
REMI Network
The Well to anchor thermal energy system expansion
The Well will anchor the expansion of Enwave’s deep lake water cooling and hot water distribution networks with the installation of a below-grade thermal energy storage facility.
REMI Network
Choice Properties buying CREIT for $3.9 billion
Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is acquiring Canadian Real Estate Investment Trust (CREIT) for $3.9 billion.
REMI Network
Hong Kong developer announces largest mixed-use project in Canada
Aoyuan Property Group is redeveloping the 8.6 acre Newtonbrook Plaza site at Yonge and Finch into a mixed-use community.
REMI Network
Cadillac Fairview welcomes Olympic lounges to 23 properties
Cadillac Fairview welcomed the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang into its CF Brighter Lounges last week.
REMI Network
Far-UVC light can stop flu from spreading: study
Continuous low doses of far ultraviolet C light can stop the flu and other airborne viruses from spreading in indoor public locations.
CondoBusiness
New condo apartment sales red hot in 2017: Altus Group
Altus Group has released data on new condominium apartment sales in key Canadian markets, including the GTA, GGH, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, for 2017.
REMI Network
Carbon market funding to upgrade Ontario schools
Ontario is investing in energy upgrades at college and university campuses across the province.
Design Quarterly
World’s largest YMCA opens in Calgary
Shane Homes YMCA has opened at the new Rock Ridge facility in Calgary. It is the world's largest YMCA. The facility stands at 284,000 square feet.
Construction Business
WorkSafeBC plan to reduce construction injuries
WorkSafeBC has released a new three-year plan to help employers reduce serious injuries in the construction sector. Falls from height is the highest risk.
CondoBusiness
CHBA names 2018 National Awards for Housing Excellence finalists
The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has announced the finalists for the 2018 National Awards for Housing Excellence.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Institutional investors see residential gains
This was the third consecutive year the REALPAC/IPD Canada Property Index showed improved returns on residential investment, and the second year running that residential was the top-performing property sector.
REMI Network
Hamilton tops list of most intelligent communities worldwide
Hamilton has been selected by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) as one of the Top7 Intelligent Communities of the Year, worldwide.
CondoBusiness
Mixed-use developments may reduce housing affordability: study
Mixed-use developments can make a neighbourhood too pricey for many to live in, according to a University of Waterloo study of Toronto neighbourhoods.
REMI Network
Citron Hygiene and BOMA Canada publish Pandemic Guide
The latest version of the Pandemic Guide has been released with up-to-date knowledge of preparedness.



