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E-commerce leads Canada’s industrial market

E-commerce and big box retailers led growth in Canada’s core industrial markets during 2015 as large bay warehouse space experienced the greatest demand. This trend

Canadian Property Management

Ontario threatens retroactive land transfer tax

The suddenness of a new Ontario regulation and, more particularly, its backdating of tax obligations to July 19, 1989, have caught both tax experts and real estate industry advocates off guard.

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Brad J. Henderson named CEO of Sotheby’s

Dundee Corporation (Dundee) has named Brad J. Henderson the president and chief executive officer of Sotheby's International Realty Canada.

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ROXUL headquarters celebrates LEED Gold

The North American headquarters of ROXUL Inc. has just earned LEED Gold certification.

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Canada’s workplaces lack mental health strategy

Real estate sector among a few industries more likely to have implemented a mental health strategy into its workplace.

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Saks opens this week in CF Sherway Gardens

Saks Fifth Avenue will open in Toronto’s CF Sherway Gardens on Thursday, one week after its initial entry into Canada at CF Toronto Eaton Centre.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Tackling B.C.’s affordable housing deficit

The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC (CHF BC) is concerned that the budget isn't doing enough to address B.C.'s affordable housing deficit, despite it looking good on paper.

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British Columbia revamps outdated fire safety act

British Columbia’s fire safety act is getting the most substantial overhaul it has ever had since 1979 with the introduction of modernized legislation.

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How to ensure hydronic heating system efficiency

In order for hydronic heating systems to run efficiently, system components have to be matched and sized correctly, while ongoing maintenance is key.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Wyse to install sub-metering at The Quad at York

Wyse has announced a partnership with FCS Development Corporation to deliver turnkey submetering solutions to The Quad at York – a new, pre-eminent and purpose-built student housing community on the York University Keele Campus in Toronto.

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Ottawa’s National Arts Centre breaks ground

The National Arts Centre (NAC), located in Ottawa, recently held a ground-breaking ceremony to celebrate its upcoming $100-million architectural revival. The investment is one of

Canadian Property Management

Targeted tax back on Toronto CRE industry radar

The city of Toronto's renewed contemplation of its special revenue-generating powers has real estate industry advocates proactively calling for a role in any future discussions.

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Canada’s institutional investors eye apartments

Purpose-built rental housing gained noticeable favour last year as expenditure on new development jumped 234 per cent from 2014.

Construction Business

New Welcome House for Vancouver refugees

Currently under construction, the new Welcome House in Vancouver is scheduled to be complete by end of April with a grand opening set for June

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1st Alt Hotel in Saskatchewan set to break ground

Group Germain Hotels will soon welcome its first Alt Hotel to Saskatchewan, once plans for the 15-storey hotel materialize in 2018.

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Morguard finalizes hotel portfolio purchase

Morguard has completed the purchase of three hotels near Toronto’s near Pearson International Airport for $33.5 million.

Building Strategies & Sustainability

BOMA Toronto sets carbon neutral precedent

The Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Toronto is the world's first BOMA chapter to formally achieve carbon neutral status, but the pioneers are hopeful others will soon join them.