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GTA home sales surge 10.6 per cent in May

According to Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) president Mark McLean, there were 12,870 home sales reported through the MLS system in May 2016, representing a

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Province passes Waste-Free Ontario Act

A new law to divert more waste from landfills will soon be rolled out in Ontario.

Canadian Property Management

Data to enable informed discussion of diversity

An exploration of the Canadian real estate industry's demographics and attitudes to diversity is now underway with the logical first step: data collection. Employees in a sweeping range of disciplines — property management, investment, development, leasing and professional services for the real estate industry — are invited to participate.

REMI Network

Safety inspectors target fall hazards at work

Ministry of Labour inspectors are on a blitz, targeting fall hazards at workplaces, from May 16 to July 15, 2016,

REMI Network

REIC and MediaEdge announce partnership

Real Estate Institute of Canada (REIC) and MediaEdge Communications, owner of REMI Network, are excited to announce a new partnership. The two organizations will work

REMI Network

FirstOnSite Restoration acquired by U.S. firm

FirstOnSite Restoration G.P. Inc., Canada’s largest independent disaster restoration service provider, has announced the sale of its company to Interstate Restoration, a U.S.-based firm, has

CondoBusiness

Continued condo boom defines T.O. construction

Construction costs are escalating in Toronto, but less so than the average across 38 global markets analyzed in a newly released overview of project development trends.

CondoBusiness

Housing starts expected to slow in 2016 and 2017

In the second quarter Housing Market Outlook (HMO), Canada Edition released by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), national housing starts are predicted to slow

REMI Network

Tourism growth propels strong hotel market: Q1

Canada’s low dollar continues to boost tourism growth in the country, having a positive influence on the hotel real estate market. According to Colliers 2016

CondoBusiness

Great Gulf purchases YWCA of Calgary site

The YWCA of Calgary recently hosted a cheque presentation and media opportunity on the south patio of its downtown site, located at 320 5th Avenue

REMI Network

HOOPP fetes industry with sustainability awards

HOOPP lauded property managers and tenants for excellence in energy performance and environmental sustainability at a ceremony in Vancouver.

CondoBusiness

Service provider introduces hoarding cleanup

ServiceMaster of Canada, a firm that provides services for residential and commercial properties, is expanding its restoration services to include hoarding and extreme cleanup as

REMI Network

Canada Goose to open first flagship retail stores

Canada Goose will be opening its first two standalone flagship stores in Toronto and New York City come Fall 2016.

Construction Business

CaGBC partnership expands green trades training

Responding to the growing demand for skilled workers in the green building field, the Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) and Urban Green Council (the New
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Canadian Apartment Magazine

Affordable housing coming to Vancouver

A new affordable housing development spanning four Vancouver sites is currently under construction, with the first 48 homes scheduled for completion next March.
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Building Strategies & Sustainability

Green retail delivers top Q1 investment return

Assets analyzed as part of the green index are collectively worth about $67.6 billion, or almost half of the entire REALpac/IPD Canada property index value, but account for only 22 per cent of the total individual properties.

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Cultural spaces in North to get CIP 150 funding

The second phase of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program includes a $6.4 million boost dedicated to cultural and community spaces in the North.