Brookfield Asset Management has acquired Thayer Lodging Group, a privately held New York investment company specializing in hotel real estate.

The 2014 BOMA BC Earth Awards were held on May 22 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in downtown Vancouver, drawing in 200 industry members.

Robert Kavanagh is the new president of the BOMA BC board for 2014/2015.

Buzz Buzz Home reports that the Entertainment District has the highest level of condo construction in Toronto. Buzz Buzz Home used a Market Snapshot tool in conjunction

The Government of Alberta has introduced The Condominium Property Amendment Act to better protect the rights of condo owners within the province.

Urbanation reports that the number of Toronto condo rentals increased by 13.5 per cent in first quarter of 2014 compared to last year.

Manitoba has proposed new legislation that would ensure fairness and transparency for families buying or selling homes.

Construction has started on The Randall Residences, a luxury condominium development in Oakville, which aims to revitalize the historic core.

The CUI has named the winners of its Urban Leadership Awards. Jack Diamond will receive the Jane Jacobs Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Ontario Association of Architects handed out its annual Celebration of Excellence Awards at its gala on May 9.

Real estate developer Empire Communities has been named Green Builder of the Year by the Building Industry and Land Development Association.

The Canadian Green Building Council is teaming up with the Canadian Coalition for Green Schools to find the Greenest School in Canada.

Vancouver rental housing projects are on the rise, according to the 2013 Housing Report Card. The city is now more than halfway to its 2021 targets.

An annual $12.5 million investment will enhance British Columbia's Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program and Rental Assistance Program.

A new purpose-built rental project, called The Heathview, is coming to Toronto's Forest Hill neighbourhood. The building is pursuing LEED Gold.

A new Vancouver affordable rental project, named Heather Place, has been approved for the Fairview neighbourhood.

Ontario-governed Milestone Apartments REIT has completed its purchase of the 316-unit Harbor Creek in Atlanta, Georgia, for 28 million USD.