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Retail squeeze buoys mixed-use development

Canadian Property Management

Retail squeeze buoys mixed-use development

Mixed-use developments represent one of the few options for new retail space in Canada's largest markets, as demand and rental rates continue to rise.
short-term rental regulations

Canadian Apartment Magazine

New short-term rental regulations coming to Nova Scotia

Taking effect on September 30th, Nova Scotia's new short-term rental regulations are intended to help make more long-term housing available.
Canada's share of global CRE value nudges up

Canadian Property Management

Canada’s share of global CRE value nudges up

Global investment property transaction volume dropped by 48 per cent last year, but deal-makers appeared somewhat more amenable in Canada, which posted one of the highest turnover ratios.
Yardi

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Rent growth slows to lowest rate in two years

According to Rentals.ca, the annual rate of rent growth in Canada has slowed to its lowest rate in over 31 months. 
Toronto

REMI Network

Toronto initiates rec centre refresh

The enhancements will also include charging stations and access to public Wi-Fi at 126 recreation centres. 
Prince Edward County

REMI Network

Work begins on new hospital in Prince Edward County

More people in the Bay of Quinte region will be able to access new equipment and facilities such as a larger 24-hour emergency department.
OSCRE sets principles for AI in data management

Canadian Property Management

OSCRE sets principles for AI in data management

The Open Standards Consortium for Real Estate underscores AI's potential to advance data management capabilities, provided it is grounded in an ethical, standardized, industry-approved approach.
Mount Sinai Hospital

REMI Network

Mount Sinai Hospital completes historic redevelopment project

The Ontario government invested $383 million into the largest redevelopment in Mount Sinai Hospital’s history.
short-term rental

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Report sheds light on Canada’s short-term rental supply

A new report from Statistics Canada indicates the number of short-term rental units has grown by 60 per cent since 2017, potentially taking valuable rental housing off the market.
Chatham-Kent

REMI Network

New children’s treatment centre breaks ground in Chatham-Kent

The 58,000‐square‐foot facility will offer a larger space for children and youth with special needs.
Jasper wildfires

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Mainstreet steps up to help Jasper wildfire victims

Mainstreet Equity Corp. is working to provide shelter and support for Jasper residents displaced by the wildfires that continue to wreak havoc on western Canada.
GTA investment

REMI Network

Condo sales in Toronto drop nearly 20% in Q2

TRREB reports there were 5,474 sales during April, May and June, compared to 6,824 in Q2 2023.
Nesting Ground

Canadian Apartment Magazine

More housing options coming to B.C. communities

Provincial legislation to fix outdated zoning rules and create more small-scale multi-unit homes has now been adopted by almost 90 per cent of B.C. communities.
Interest rate cut emits positive signal for CRE

Canadian Property Management

Interest rate cut emits positive signal for CRE

Practical impacts on the cost of debt aren’t expected to flow through to the market for a few more months, but economists suggest the apparent momentum of falling rates should provide a psychological lift for investors.
Office attendance patterns remain quirky

Canadian Property Management

Office attendance patterns remain quirky

Colliers Canada's most recent quarterly tenant survey finds office occupiers generally have the same outlook on their space needs as they've reported for the past three years.
scotia place

Construction Business

Calgary’s Scotia Place starts construction

Construction of Scotia Place in Calgary is set to begin with completion scheduled for fall 2027.
greenwashing

REMI Network

Competition Bureau seeks input on new greenwashing provisions

The Competition Bureau is launching a public consultation to gather feedback on specific questions related to the new greenwashing provisions of the Competition Act.