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Canadian Facility Management & Design
FM market worth expected to top US$56-bil by 2021
According to a new research report from MarketsandMarkets on the FM market by solution, the global FM market is estimated to grow to US$56.67 in 2021.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
New Chartwell residence coming to Oakville
Chartwell Retirement Residences has launched construction of Chartwell Waterford Retirement Residence, a new active-living retirement community in Oakville, Ontario.
REMI Network
Big plans for Yorkville’s Manulife Centre
Manulife Centre, a mixed-use complex in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood, is set to undergo a $100-million revamp.
REMI Network
Colliers sells Muskoka landmark
Windermere House Resort, a seasonal getaway perched on the waterfront of Lake Rosseau in Ontario's Muskoka region, has been sold to a private investor.
REMI Network
Healthier buildings drive bottom line: report
Business benefits are driving investments in healthier buildings, according to a recent report from the CaGBC and Dodge Data & Analytics.
REMI Network
REMI Network a finalist for publishing award
For the fourth year in a row, the REMI Network has been named a finalist in the 2016 Canadian Online Publishing Awards (COPAs). The awards,
REMI Network
ReDev Properties sells Edmonton retail plaza
ReDev Properties Ltd., has sold Trail South Corners, a 29,024-square-foot retail plaza in Edmonton, Alberta.
REMI Network
Poor IAQ a concern in elementary schools
Poor indoor air quality and the humidity in public elementary school classrooms is having an increasingly negative impact on learning and school safety.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Calgary’s University District gets LEED Platinum
Calgary’s University District is the largest residential project in Canadian history to earn LEED Platinum certification for Neighbourhood Development.
CondoBusiness
Canadian housing starts trend lower in August
The trend measure of housing starts in Canada was 195,640 units in August, down from 201,379 in July, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
CondoBusiness
Neil Rodgers named the next president of OHBA
Neil Rodgers will be elected the 2016-2017 president of the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) at the organization’s annual Meeting of Members.
CondoBusiness
CMHC generates $338-mil in net income for Q2
CMHC’s recent Q2 financial results stated that during the last quarter, it generated $338 million in net income from its mortgage loan and other programs.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Enercare launches new Fresh Start Program
Enercare Inc. announced the launch of the Enercare Fresh Start Program, a signature new corporate social responsibility program designed to help families transitioning between shelters and homes.
CondoBusiness
Metro Vancouver home sales fall 22.8 per cent
For the second month in a row, home sales in Metro Vancouver have slowed considerably, returning to more typical levels for the month.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Manitoba sets 2017 rent guideline at 1.5 per cent
Manitoba Justice has advised that the 2017 rent guideline has been set at 1.5 per cent and will take effect Jan. 1, 2017.
CondoBusiness
GTA home sales surge 23.5 per cent in August
In August 2016, the TREB reported a record 9,813 GTA home sales through the MLS System, which is 23.5 per cent above the number of August 2015 transactions.
CondoBusiness
Bank of Canada interest rates remain on hold
The Bank of Canada has announced it is keeping its target overnight lending rate at 0.5 per cent, but lower interest rates are expected for the near future.




