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Equiton's Helen Hurlbut: A driving force for women in leadership
Equiton's Helen Hurlbut: Driving force for women leaders
Burlington-based real estate investment firm Equiton has experienced remarkable growth since its inception in 2015, surpassing $1.5 billion in AUM and expanding its portfolio across Canada. At the heart of this success is president, CFO and co-founder Helen Hurlbut.
Quebec battery facility proceeds as planned: GM, POSCO
EXCLUSIVE: Despite concerns about tariffs and other uncertainty, General Motors Co. has confirmed its JV with South Korean company POSCO Future M continues to progress, with production of battery materials from the Becancour, Que. facility now scheduled for early 2026.
Greater Montreal area leads Canada in rental housing starts
While the new condo market has gone cold, the rental market is where it’s at when it comes to housing starts in the Montreal area, attendees heard at the Quebec Apartment Investment Conference.
Sourcing Canadian amid tariff war doable: Developer AB Wall
The developer of a large residential community in Abbotsford, B.C. says nearly 80 per cent of the construction materials and installations for the project are being sourced locally or in Canada, a figure most others in the industry should be able to match.
New Westminster has become Canada’s second-densest city
This city, with a population of 92,000, has the dubious distinction of being the second-densest city in Canada. It recently surpassed Montreal for the number of people per square kilometre and is now second only to Vancouver.
Multi-tower proposal in Richmond Hill goes taller
A multi-phased development has been proposed for 11014 through 11076 Yonge Street in Richmond Hill’s Elgin Mills area, seeking permission for a mix of townhouses, two community centres, and five highrise residential towers up to 49 storeys.
Edmonton First Nations development gets $100M loan
With a $100-million loan, a unique second project between Canada Infrastructure Bank and the Enoch Cree First Nation rocketed ahead Thursday. The massive development encompasses retail, commercial, health sector and housing in the community’s northeast development area plan.
Mission looks to industrial space for economic diversification
Two new industrial parks in Mission bring a total of 44 acres to market. This includes Silver Creek Industrial Park, which has 20 lots on 39.8 acres on Lougheed Highway. Three lots have been developed, with further work in the planning stages.
Logistics firms scramble as tariffs disrupt supply chains
Canadian logistics businesses are scrambling to adjust to the new realities of the U.S.-Canada tariff war, battling rising costs, trade route disruptions and possible job losses. The uncertainty is a challenge for the industry reliant upon long-term trade agreements.
How retailers are coping with Canada’s retaliatory tariffs
Even with tariffs paused against most Canadian imports – again – businesses are still left dealing with a climate of uncertainty. Canada’s own retaliatory tariffs, imposed this week, have in some cases made imports of products more expensive and complex.
How U.S. tariffs could reshape Canadian retail
Retailers across the country are bracing for significant disruptions to supply chains, pricing strategies and consumer spending habits. The economic ripple effects of these tariffs could be profound, threatening jobs, driving up costs and reshaping the competitive landscape.
Terence Corcoran: 'Reshoring,' the dumb idea behind tariffs
One big economic idea motivates the Trump administration’s tariff policies. The objective in all tariff actions is the same: Move economic production back to the United States.
B.C. First Nation, ABCT Pacific plan large data centre
Prophet River FN, an independent Dene Tsaa Nation in northeast B.C. and ABCT Pacific (VCC) Ltd., a B.C. based venture capital corporation, have signed a 'letter of intent to develop a large-scale data centre near Fort St. John.
Westphalia Dev. Corp. announces restructuring
Westphalia Dev. Corp. will restructure its affairs to ensure the completion and monetization of the “Westphalia” property in Alberta. Wesphalia is part of U.S. based Walton Global, a privately-owned real estate investor with 88,000 acres of land assets under management.
Canadian Tire to close 17 W. Canada Atmosphere stores
Canadian Tire will shutter 17 Atmosphere stores in Western Canada — including some in B.C. — as the company works to fend off the effects of U.S. tariffs. The closures were announced as part of the company’s Truth North strategy.
Sycamore Partners to acquire Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance has an agreement, valued at approximately US$23.7 billion, to be acquired by an entity affiliated with Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in retail, consumer and distribution-related investments.
Tariffs roller coaster causing 'major whiplash' for CRE
For commercial real estate players, U.S. trade policy is now a moving target. The unpredictability is destabilizing decision-making, creating chaos for developers, interior build-outs and nearly every other aspect of the industry, well beyond just potential charge rates.
Brookfield Residential and NASH expand partnership
Brookfield Residential and North America Sekisui House (NASH) announced expansion of their strategic partnership. NASH has invested in five Brookfield Residential master-planned communities (MPCs). With the latest investment, NASH's total investment is approximately $1.6 billion.
From data centre YIMBY to NIMBY?
A recent surge in data centre development to meet the ever-growing demand for capacity is putting a strain on power supply and infrastructure, causing some jurisdictions to question the benefits of these projects and the stimulus packages they’ve been offering.
The U.S. market that leads with data centre absorption
For the first time, Northern Virginia is not tops in data centre absorption, according to CBRE. Atlanta is the new leader in space leased compared to the amount vacated, achieving 705.8 megawatts of positive net absorption in 2024.
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Canada Real Estate Auctions
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Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference
Apr 22 2025
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May 27 2025
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