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Canadian properties earn 2017 TOBY Awards

Fifteen properties across North America were recently honoured with The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Awards.

CondoBusiness

National sales forecast to decline later this year

The CREA has updated its forecast for home sales activity for 2017 and 2018, predicting national sales activity will decline this year.

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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel reopens in Montreal

Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth hotel reopened its doors today in Montreal.

Canadian Property Management

Alberta hits the trifecta for GHG emissions

Differing populations, economic drivers and sources of electricity generation are easily discernible in the provincial/territorial breakdown of GHG emissions statistics.

CondoBusiness

Ontario releases foreign buyer data ahead of housing forum

Foreign buyers were involved in roughly 4.7 per cent of residential and agricultural real estate purchases in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, new data shows.

CondoBusiness

Condo owners invited to weigh in on proposed fees

The Condominium Authority of Ontario (CAO) is inviting condo owners to weigh in on proposed fees to support services it will begin to deliver this fall.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

CAPREIT adds 19 properties to Netherlands portfolio

CAPREIT has expanded its Netherlands portfolio to include 19 new properties totaling 849 residential suites, in eight cities and towns.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

New apartment complex planned for London

A new apartment complex is coming to the vibrant, growing market of London, Ontario, where apartment vacancy fell to 2.1 per cent last fall, the lowest it's been since 2003.
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

New apartment complex planned for London, ON

A new apartment complex is coming to the vibrant, growing market of London, Ontario, where apartment vacancy fell to 2.1 per cent last fall, the lowest it's been since 2003.

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Input needed for food, organic waste framework

Ontario is asking for input on a proposed food and organic waste action plan, which may include banning food waste from disposal.

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Rainwater harvesting bus wash system earns acclaim

A rainwater harvesting bus wash system that reduces the use of cleaning products and conserves drinking water in Guelph, Ontario, earned a national award.

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New enzyme technique may destroy biofilms

Scientists from the Research Institute of the MUHC and SickKids have developed a new enzyme technique aimed at destroying biofilms.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

FM complaints could inform employee well-being

Research on organizational productivity could make better use of valuable information archived in the facilities management department, a new report from the Continental Automated Buildings Association and the National Research Council concludes.

Canadian Property Management

Canadian among BOMA International top officers

Keith Major, executive vice president, real estate services, with Bentall Kennedy has been elected secretary/treasurer of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Starlight sells Texas property; acquires Denver apartment

Starlight U.S. Multi-Family (No. 5) Core Fund announced that it has sold a 126-unit community in Houston, Texas, and plans to use the proceeds, along with the proceeds from the disposition of Belle Haven Apartments, to acquire Carrick Bend in Denver.

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Sears closures a ‘positive break’ for some owners

Unlike Target’s departure two years ago, which left an unexpected void in the Canadian retail landscape, many retail owners have been prepared for some time.

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Dream Office REIT selling properties for $1.7 billion

Dream Office Reit is selling a portfolio of office properties, and a 50 per cent stake in Scotia Plaza for $1.7 billion.