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Dream Impact Q4 2022 financials: Distribution cut, asset writedown

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Dream Impact Q4 2022 financials: Distribution cut, writedown

Dream Impact Trust (MPTC-UN-T) will reduce its distribution by 60 per cent and a large fair value loss on a small interest in Virgin Hotels Las Vegas contributed to a $44.86-million net loss in the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31.

Gracorp, Minto partner to build Vancouver Oakridge multires

The Cambie Corridor Plan's third phase will re-shape a neighbourhood containing nine per cent of Vancouver's land mass. Gracorp and Minto are partnering on one of these projects, an 18-storey apartment building to replace three single-family homes.

Victoria approves Starlight's five-tower development

Victoria council has approved in principle Toronto-based Starlight Developments' five-tower reinvention of the Harris Green neighbourhood, but with a big reduction in parking. The project would include approximately 1,500 rental suites and more than 100,000 square feet of commercial.

Windsor-area sees record year in industrial/CRE activity

The new buildings and many construction sites are hints of the robust economic activity in the region, but the 2022 CBRE industrial/commercial sales statistics released last week confirmed it was a record year for Windsor.

Stacked industrial projects pose challenges in Vancouver

Cameron Archer, director of sales and marketing with Orion Construction, said stacked developments/multi-storey warehouses will be one of the backbones of navigating Vancouver's growing industrial space shortage. Challenges include a higher cost than for a traditional single-storey tilt-up building.

Sourcing the next generation of talent in real estate and construction

Securing top talent in real estate will come down to your ability and willingness to challenge assumptions and transform your workplace. The promising young people you want to hire expect you to provide meaningful, challenging, and non-linear career opportunities.

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HCRA freezing the assets of Highbridge Construction

The Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) is freezing the assets of Highbridge Construction, in the wake of the Ottawa company suddenly ceasing operations on Feb. 3. Its licence has also been suspended as the HCRA investigates.

Queen's Cross coming to CF Toronto Eaton Centre

A fresh culinary experience is coming to CF Toronto Eaton Centre with the arrival of Queen's Cross, a new chef-driven food emporium created in partnership with Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality. Queen's Cross will span 19,000 square feet and open this fall.

STM, Ivanhoé Cambridge get deal for new Metro station

After a legal battle and years of discussions, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) has come to terms with Ivanhoé Cambridge to build a bus terminus and Metro station at the Galleries D'Anjou, a mall in Montreal's east end. 

London gives green light to tower, townhomes

London city council Tuesday approved two higher-density infill housing projects in neighbourhoods now dominated by single-family homes - a six-storey, 95-unit apartment building by Copia Developments and a 10-unit townhouse development. 

Jayman ups solar, cuts emissions from homes

By increasing its standard solar panel offering from six to 10 in 2023, homebuilder Jayman BUILT is able to further reduce a home’s carbon footprint and could provide up to 50 per cent in electrical savings per year.

Malls are in trouble again, offices are next

In New Jersey, lenders to Triple Five's American Dream mall are heading to court, demanding a $389 million payment on their defaulted debt. Some 25 miles north, investors are looking to foreclose on one of the country’s largest malls.

Zara boss pulls out of $793M Meta office deal

The billionaire founder and owner of fashion retailer Zara has pulled out of a $793 million Cdn deal to buy the office development that forms part of Meta Platforms Inc.’s European headquarters in Dublin.

WeWork revenue up 18% in Q4, but losses persist

WeWork (WE-N) revenue in Q4 2022 was $848 million,  a year-over-year increase of 18%, though it also recorded a net loss of $527 million for the quarter. In Q4 2021, the company lost $803 million. 

Four Seasons to open luxury hotel in Taiwan

Toronto-based Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announced plans for a new luxury hotel in Taipei, Taiwan. The Four Seasons Hotel Taipei will be located in the Xinyi District, opposite the Taipei 101, one of the tallest towers in the world.

Competition Bureau probing QPAREB data-sharing

The Competition Bureau is investigating whether the Quebec Professional Association for Real Estate Brokers’ data-sharing restrictions are stifling competition in the housing market. The bureau used some documents related to its fight with TRREB in its application seeking information.

National housing strategy will climb to $89 billion: PBO

The federal government’s plan to boost affordable housing units for Canadian residents will cost more than $89 billion, according to a new estimate from the non-partisan Parliamentary Budget Office.

New-condo sales fall to 20-year low in GTA: Urbanation

VIDEO: Shaun Hildebrand, president of Urbanation, talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the pullback the condo, rental and land development research company is tracking in the Greater Toronto Area.

Reverse mortgages are on the rise

In December, reverse mortgages surged by 35 per cent year-over-year, according to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions. HomeEquity Bank reported $1 billion in new reverse mortgages issued for 2022, a 30 per cent year-over-year increase.

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