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Opportunities are limited, but Canadian hotel transactions stay steady
Hotel transactions stay steady amid limited opportunities
While Canadian hotel trade volume was down two per cent in the first six months of the year, the market remains liquid and people are looking to buy, according to Colliers' INNvestment Canada Hotel Report Q2 2026.
Ascent Capital acquires Grande Prairie industrial hub
Edmonton-based Ascent Capital Partners has acquired the 11.6-acre Crossroads Industrial development in Grande Prairie as global energy disruptions give Alberta’s energy sector a boost. The project’s four buildings total 149,745 square feet and are home to 22 tenants.
Seattle-based developer buys defunct Vancouver project
A development project that collapsed in West Vancouver, leaving a vacant block in central Dundarave, may be getting a new life. A British Columbia Supreme Court judge approved the sale of the development for $37.5M to Basel Capital.
 | Placemaking Perspectives Bread and mortar: Food’s growing influence on asset performancePhilippe DemersFounder and CEO, MASSIVart |
Sitansisk announces $170M casino resort in Fredericton
A 30,000-square-foot casino, entertainment centre and hotel is being proposed for Fredericton's north side on the edge of the St. Mary’s First Nation, also known as Sitansisk, for an estimated $170 million, according to Sitansisk Chief Allan Polchies.
CLV Group buys Ashcroft’s reStays hotel, unsold condos
The reStays Ottawa boutique luxury hotel in downtown Ottawa and a block of unsold reResidences condos, developed by Ashcroft Homes, have officially been sold to CLV Group as part of a court-ordered sale, according to filings in Ontario Superior Court.
 | Pier 4 Pier 4 REIT expands Halifax portfolio with 141-unit acquisitionAtlantic Canada has become an increasingly significant part of Pier 4's strategy, with the region now accounting for roughly a quarter of the fund's total unit count, a figure that continues to climb with each new acquisition. Sponsored by: Pier 4 |
Ottawa issues guidelines for building data centres
Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon announced five broad principles for data centres on Thursday in Markham. The government said the guidance is meant to “complement existing provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous regulatory processes by setting a national recognized baseline."
Richelieu Hardware invests $15M into distribution centre
Richelieu Hardware Ltd. has announced an investment of more than $15 million to expand its Drummondville, Que. distribution centre. The project will increase the facility's footprint from nearly 40,000 to 180,000 square feet.
Manitoba association pitches national food terminal
A Manitoba association is vying for federal dollars to build a major food terminal, envisioning a 120,000-sq.-ft. facility at CentrePort Canada with a production-focused commercial kitchen that companies could rent, along with a warehouse for storage and distribution.
Saint John industrial park expansion faces court challenge
The court proceeding is the latest chapter in a saga that started over two years ago, when the city announced plans to open more than 600 hectares in the area to industrial development.
Surrey development seeks OCP amendment for less density
Surrey council recently granted its preliminary thumbs-up for the proposed development that would have less than what the Official Community Plan (OCP) currently allows at that location. In fact, an OCP amendment is required to redesignate the site.
Women take the reins in family-friendly condo project
Canada’s first condominium to be led, designed and engineered entirely by women, “Reina” doesn’t outwardly flaunt its femininity. Rather, it's more sensitive to the needs of families, more thoughtful when it comes to storage and feels a little safer.
Canada’s first drive-thru-only McDonald’s opens
Winnipeg's newest McDonald's doesn’t include a lobby and dining area. Instead, staff are focused on serving drive-thru customers, plus patrons who make to-go orders via the McDonald’s app or food delivery services.
Data centre revolt by historic site now a backlash blueprint
On the edge of a Civil War battlefield, a modern-day fight unfolded, as organized opposition toppled a US$100-billion project backed by developers and two of the world’s largest private equity firms.
Ares venture buys U.S. student housing for $435M
The Scion Group and Ares Management Corp. funds bought four U.S. student housing communities for about $435 million, the second deal for the companies’ new partnership. Other institutional investors have also been bullish on student housing in recent years.
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