Industry News
REMI Network
First WE retail store opens in T.O’s Eaton Centre
WE, a family of organizations that empowers people to change the world, unveiled its first retail store in the CF Toronto Eaton Centre.
REMI Network
IICRC seeks volunteers to develop new standard
The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification is seeking volunteers to develop a new commercial cleaning and maintenance standard.
REMI Network
Allied to buy three ‘strategic’ Toronto assets
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Allied) has agreed to purchase three Toronto assets for $101 million.
CondoBusiness
Associa enters Ontario market with partnership
Community management firm Associa has entered into a partnership with Maple Ridge Community Management (MRCM), one of Ontario's largest management agencies.
CondoBusiness
B.C. strata owners to benefit from changes
British Columbia is making changes to its Strata Property Act that will give owners more flexibility when they decide they would like to sell the property.
CondoBusiness
Problematic housing market conditions worsen
According to the most recent Housing Market Assessment from CMHC, problematic conditions in Canada's housing market have escalated since the last report.
REMI Network
Employees demand hygienic, smart workspaces
Employees are demanding more intelligent and hygienic workplaces, and are more open to connecting devices related to hygiene, states a new report from Tork.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Ottawa adds new purpose-built rental housing
Purpose-built rental housing is gaining popularity with Ottawa developers due to low vacancy rates, high rents, condominium market dynamics and renewed confidence that local economic stability will translate into continued steady demand.
REMI Network
Chartwell acquires Midland retirement residence
Chartwell Retirement Residences announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the 121-suite Tiffin House Retirement Residence in Midland, Ont.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
CAPREIT sells Montreal rental property
Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust ("CAPREIT") announced it has completed the sale of a building CAPREIT announced it has completed the sale of a building in Montreal containing 145 mid-tier suites. Located at 1150 and 1160 Sherbrooke Street East, the property sold for $24.8 million.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Toronto schools to receive $297-mil investment
Toronto-area schools will be receiving an additional $297 million from the province over the next two years to repair and renew buildings in Scarborough and other
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Low supply curbs Toronto apartment deals
Multifamily is the only commercial property sector that has not yet surpassed the $1 billion threshold for sales volume thus far in 2016.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
IFMA announces 2016-17 board of directors
The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) has announced its 2016-17 board of directors and member-elected executive committee members. Effective July 1, new chair Maureen Ehrenberg
REMI Network
Ontario revs up ultra-high speed internet access
Homes and businesses in more than 300 communities across southwestern Ontario will soon have access to ultra-high speed internet.
Canadian Facility Management & Design
Diamond Schmitt designs Ottawa Senate building
The joint design submitted by Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects to transform a century-old train station in Ottawa into an interim home for The
Canadian Property Management
John McKinlay named LaSalle Canada CEO
John McKinlay has been named chief executive officer of LaSalle Canada, coming to the post with 20+ years of experience in real estate investment management.
REMI Network
CaGBC offers free LEED certification in Fort Mac
Canada Green Building Council is offering free LEED registration and certification for commercial, institutional and residential projects in Fort McMurray.




