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Best Managed Companies praises real estate
Nine real estate companies across Canada have been named among 50 winners of Deloitte’s 2015 Canada’s Best Managed Companies awards program.
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Allied to buy three Liberty Village office buildings
Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Allied) is set to acquire office properties in Toronto’s Liberty Village for $31 million.
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B.C. hotels can now deliver liquor to guests 24/7
The British Columbia hospitality industry now has the luxury of delivering liquor to guests by room service 24 hours a day.
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Major shortage of women execs found in retail
Females are under-represented in executive roles within the retail and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry according to a new global study.
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Key roles filled at FRPO
The Federation of Rental Housing Providers of Ontario (FRPO) has announced the addition of two new key staff members, effective March 7, 2016.
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Ottawa Marriot Hotel sold for $115 million
InnVest has finalized its purchase of the Ottawa Marriot Hotel located downtown in the capital city’s central business district and Parliament district.
Building Strategies & Sustainability
Energy efficiency standards to follow U.S. lead
Forthcoming updates to product performance requirements will be the first regulatory amendments since Natural Resources Canada and the U.S. Department of Energy signed an agreement aimed at harmonizing the two counties' energy efficiency standards and test procedures for rating equipment efficiency.
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FCM gets $75 million for low-carbon investments
Canada is expanding the role of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in supporting municipalities to reach resilience and low-carbon objectives.
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Ontario unveils cap-and-trade program details
Ontario unveiled details of its cap-and-trade program, the government’s solution to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and boosting the economy.
Canadian Property Management
Ontario’s vacant unit tax rebate under review
The 2016 Ontario budget announces legislation is coming to "facilitate potential changes" to the property tax rebate on vacant commercial and industrial units.
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BOMA T.O. informs future energy reporting law
BOMA Toronto updates industry on Bill 135, the proposed energy reporting and benchmarking regulationm after speaking at recent government hearings.
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BOMA BC labour initiative receives funding
At Buildex Vancouver, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond announced a new partnership with the Building Owners
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EnerQuality fêtes Ontario’s green home builders
The 2015 EnerQuality Awards were handed out to Canadian homebuilders who are committed to constructing sustainable and energy efficiency homes.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Toronto Housing disputes Fire Code violation
Toronto Community Housing is contesting the Fire Code violation charge in connection with the fire that resulted in three deaths and 15 injuries at a Scarborough apartment building on February 5th
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Chartwell expands presence in Quebec
Chartwell Retirement Residences announced that it will be growing its presence in Quebec with a new independent living retirement residence, in partnership with Bâtimo/EMD Construction.
CondoBusiness
Mixed-use project approved for Hespeler Village
HIP Developments and the City of Cambridge have officially announced details on the revitalization of the former American Standard mill, located along the Speed River
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Acton Quarry world’s first certified aggregate site
The CRH Canada's Dufferin Aggregates Acton Quarry has become the world’s first certified aggregate site, an achievement seen as a catalyst for industry.





