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Target Canada stores earn LEED certification

All 124 Target stores opened in Canada since 2013 have earned LEED certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED Volume Program

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Seniors’ housing inventory increases in Ontario

In Ontario, seniors’ housing has increased by two per cent in 2014, to 53,099 spaces, says the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. According to the

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Green buildings gaining popularity: Report

According to the Canada Green Building Council and McGraw Hill Construction, the green building market is expected to see strong growth over the next several

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Affordable rental homes to be built in Toronto

Toronto City Council has adopted a plan to develop 80 affordable rental homes within the new East Bayfront condominium building, known as the Bayside Pilot

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Vancouver project allows for affordable housing

Vancouver City Council recently approved a new 620-unit development in North False Creek. The project’s approval allows for the development of a new Dragon Boat

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Canadian office demand rising: Report

More office space was absorbed in the second quarter of 2014 than in any period in the previous two years, CBRE reports.

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Canadians recognized at ASHRAE awards

Canadians rank among the 89 international recipients of the 2014 ASHRAE awards, presented earlier this month in Seattle

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Ontario capping rent at 1.6 per cent

The Ontario government is capping residential rent increases at 1.6 per cent for the one-year period between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2015.

Canadian Property Management

Ivanhoé completes Frontenac renovation

Renovations are now complete at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, one of Canada’s most historic properties.

Canadian Property Management

Rick Shaban named president of CCCL

Rick Shaban of Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG) has been appointed president of the Canadian College of Construction Lawyers, taking over from Derek A. Brindle.

Canadian Property Management

Avison Young Quebec names managing director

Denis Perrault is joining Avison Young as managing director of its Quebec operations. The Ivanhoe Cambridge veteran has more than 30 years of experience.

Canadian Property Management

Canada’s ‘Silicon Valleys’ migrating to downtown

Canada’s high-tech hubs are moving closer to their downtown cores in Ottawa and Vancouver, mirroring a similar trend in the United States.

Canadian Property Management

Expanding office markets impact Canadian cities

Canada’s commercial construction boom has filtered down to the existing office market, Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) reports. In particular, 13 million square feet of new

Canadian Property Management

NAIOP Vancouver announces 2014 award winners

The NAIOP Vancouver and Business in Vancouver Commercial Real Estate Awards of Excellence recognize quality and performance, innovation and creativity, teamwork and collaboration, as well as community and environmental awareness.
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Canadian housing market slowing down, says RBC

The Canadian housing market is forecast to slow later in 2014, according to the latest Economic and Financial Market Outlook report from RBC Economics. Construction

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Canadian housing starts up in May: BMO

According to the Bank of Montreal, Canadian housing starts reached 198,300 units in May, up from 196,700 in April. Robert Kravcic, Senior Economist at BMO,

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Vancouver condo 75 per cent recycled

Image Development Inc., a condominium developer based out of Vancouver, has launched its low-rise development, Marquee on the Drive, at 2250 Commercial Drive in Vancouver.