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RCG Group kicks off Calgary-area spec warehouse build

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RCG Group kicks off Calgary-area spec warehouse build

EXCLUSIVE: Betting big on Alberta’s industrial market, Vancouver-based RCG Group has launched construction of a 328,000-square-foot warehouse in Rocky View County — its largest Calgary-area project to date — without securing a tenant. 

Amid legal battle, Fiera's fund redemption queue hits $700M

Fiera Capital Corp. (FSZ-T) is locked in a legal battle with its recently terminated infrastructure head, with both sides suing each other after years of poor fund performance and investor redemption requests.

CPP Investments bullish on investing domestically

Canada's largest pension fund is “very bullish” on investing domestically, as the government steps up its efforts to attract private capital to projects in the country, a top official said.

B.C. to introduce on-time construction payment legislation

The British Columbia government is introducing new legislation aimed at making sure construction workers and contractors are paid on time. Attorney General Niki Sharma says the bill is about fairness and setting clear rules for payment.

If allowed, would foreign buyers return to Vancouver?

A couple of months ago, a group of Vancouver developers set off a small dust storm of media attention by putting out a public letter asking for the ban to be reconsidered and for provincial foreign-buyer-focused taxes to be reconsidered.

Cogir Real Estate, celebrating 30 years of expertise and innovation

As we proudly celebrate our 30th anniversary, Cogir reaffirms its belief that real estate is far more than bricks and mortar—it is a way to shape experiences, enhance quality of life, and create value that goes beyond financial returns.

Sponsored by: Cogir Real Estate

Budget crisis looms for Toronto after condo dev. crash

OPINION: Over the last decade, as the condo bubble swelled, development charges became a real cash cow. Between 2014 and 2017, they raised an average of about $236M per year, between 2018 and 2023, $732M per year.

Demand for retail space remains strong in Metro Vancouver

Retail real estate in the Vancouver region continues to see low vacancy even as other asset classes struggle, with retail resilience supported by record domestic tourism, the “Buy Canadian” movement and, looking ahead, FIFA World Cup 2026.

Fairgrounds secures Series A funding for national expansion

Canadian pickleball and padel racket club Fairgrounds has announced the closing of its Series A financing round. The round was led by Back Forty, the first investment firm in Canada focused exclusively on the country’s consumer and retail sectors.

T&T Supermarket to open its latest location in a Toronto mall

The Loblaws store inside RioCan Empress at 5095 Yonge St. is preparing to shut down at the end of October. However, another Loblaw Companies-owned supermarket chain will soon take over the space.

Altea announces major expansion into Edmonton

After the most recent successful AVANT (luxury concept) launch in Yorkville, Toronto, Altea Active is now expanding into the Edmonton market with the signing of a 125,000-square-foot flagship deal with Allard Developments.

Brookfield, Birch Hill clear hurdle in First National bid

First National (FN-T) announced that the Commissioner of Competition has issued a "no-action letter" in respect of the previously-announced plan for Brookfield Asset Management (BAM-T) and Birch Hill Equity Partners to purchase a majority stake in the company.

Tribe's rental management programs aimed at developers, PE

Tribe Property Technologies Inc. (TRBE-X) has launched its Rental Investment Management Programs to help developers and private equity firms generate revenue from unsold condo inventory while addressing the growing demand for rental housing in Canada. 

The best REITs to buy right now: Motley Fool

Since REITs are mandated to return at least 90 per cent of their taxable income to shareholders, they are attractive options for income-focused investors. Against this backdrop, let’s look at three top picks.

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Investor urges Office REIT shareholders to reject 'lowball' $1.1B bid

A major investor in City Office REIT is urging shareholders to reject a US$1.1B takeover bid set for a vote next week. Oksenholt Capital Management opposes the US$7-per-share offer from an Elliott Investment Management subsidiary.

Will AI disrupt life science real estate?

The fastest-growing “tech” in the biotech sector isn’t organic, but rather artificial intelligence, a report from JLL cautions. And as this paradigm shift continues to take hold, it will have a profound effect on demand for life science real estate.

Lennar, Easton Group reveal plan for $2B '15-minute city' in Florida

The application process for a US$2B, 990-acre mixed-use development in Florida is underway. The Easton Group, Lennar and Dallas-based MPKA LLC are seeking approval to build a mixed-use district in Miami-Dade County called City Park at West Kendall.

CRE in Washington, D.C. expected to bear brunt of shutdown fallout

Commercial real estate professionals have their eye on how long the pause in U.S. government operations could stretch, and they have noted that the U.S. capital could receive one of the biggest blows as a centre of federal government employees.

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