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Desjardins' Canadian Private Real Estate Fund kicks into acquisition mode
Desjardins' Cdn. Private RE fund kicks into acquisition mode
After sitting on the sidelines since its formation in 2024, Desjardins’ DGAM Canadian Private Real Estate Fund is ready to deploy its equity and to start making acquisitions.
Gov't leasing adds momentum to Calgary's office sector
Public dollars are quietly reshaping Calgary’s office market, as demand from government agencies, health care providers and education groups fills space left vacant by the private sector.
Altus stock tumbles as CEO departs, company abandons sale
Altus Group Ltd. (AIF-T) stock tumbled Friday after the CRE data provider announced the abrupt departure of CEO Jim Hannon, said it was abandoning a sale process and cut its financial guidance for the year for the second straight quarter.
Debt binge unfolding as low rates stoke corporate bonds
Even in the face of mounting economic uncertainty, a Canadian corporate debt binge is growing unabated as businesses retool in the face of trade war threats and foreign entities flock to Canada in ever-greater numbers.
Ontario’s biggest T&T Supermarket coming to North York
T&T Supermarkets, the largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada, says its will open its largest store in Ontario this fall at 5090 Yonge St. The grocery store retailer said the store will be 66,000 square feet.
Big League Food Company announces major expansion
Big League Food Company announced a significant expansion across its portfolio of Dark Horse Espresso Bar, Village Juicery and Dear Grain. The Toronto-based company said its plan is focused on high-traffic, strategic locations that expand the reach of each brand.
Sutton Group executes growth plan in sluggish market
As Sutton Group Realty continues onboarding and opening offices in Western Canada, its CEO Ross McCredie said the company is also working to deepen relationships with its existing franchise partners.
Surrey entertainment district plan signals big-city ambitions
A new entertainment district anchored by a 10,000-seat arena could be coming to downtown Surrey, pointing to the city’s rapid growth and transformation even as housing affordability and public safety concerns remain.
Pulp mill could become a hub for critical minerals, grains
The BMI Group, a developer based in Tillsonburg, Ont., acquired the sprawling industrial complex northeast of Saskatoon with a vision for regional renewal. The company is looking for ways to repurpose the Prince Albert pulp mill’s infrastructure for “next-generation opportunities.”
$400M water upgrade needed for St. Thomas industrial boom
New industrial plants in St. Thomas will need a $400-million upgrade to the water system serving the area, and property owners in London and Elgin will be on the hook if the companies and the province don’t step up.
Northwest reaches management deal for $170M
Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT (NWH-UN-T) has entered into a conditional agreement for the internalization of management at Vital Healthcare Property Trust. As a result of this transaction, Northwest expects to receive approximately $170 million (NZ$214 million).
Fitzrovia now offers Aeroplan points for tenants paying rent
Tenants are being exposed to all kinds of perks from landlords across Toronto. But the latest offering from developer Fitzrovia could be one of the most creative: earning Aeroplan points when paying rent.
Bronte GO MTSA triggers four-tower proposal in Oakville
Four towers make up the first major development application within the Bronte GO Major Transit Station Area (MTSA) in Oakville. The Northbridge Investment Management project would replace a single-storey warehouse site in the Oakville West industrial area.
16 and 18 storeys proposed on Main Street East in Milton
West of Toronto in the core of Milton, Mikmada Homes, operating as Slessor Square LP, is seeking land use and zoning amendments to permit a pair of residential towers rising to 16 and 18 storeys.
Marriott terminates licensing agreement with Sonder
Hotel operator Marriott International said its licensing agreement with lodging rentals company Sonder has been terminated due to a default from the Montreal-founded company. Sonder, which provides apartment-style accommodations, signed an agreement with Marriott in 2024.
Blackstone has been offloading its $1.8B in senior housing at a massive loss
Blackstone has been quietly unloading most of its senior housing properties after pandemic-era hurdles and high interest rates have led to severe losses. So far, Blackstone has sold roughly 70 of the 90 properties in its senior housing portfolio.
Shifting market has office landlords tightening the purse strings on TI
After a decade of increases turbocharged by the pandemic, U.S. office tenant improvement (TI) allowances are flattening as costs rise and landlords grow weary of forking over cash to entice occupiers.
Data centres in Nvidia’s hometown stand empty awaiting power
Two of the world’s biggest data centre developers have projects in Nvidia Corp.’s hometown that may sit empty for years because the local utility isn’t ready to supply electricity.
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