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Office still challenged, but there are few deals to be had: RealCapital
Office still challenged, but few deals to be had: RealCapital
The conditions are still not ripe for major pension funds to be in the office acquisition market this year, according to participants in a wide-ranging discussion on the Canadian office market at RealCapital in Toronto.
Canada's Top-15 CRE transactions during 2024
Canada's commercial real estate transaction value dipped year-over-year by about eight per cent in 2024, to $50.5 billion, according to Altus Group data. Activity varied greatly between markets, with Vancouver and Montreal up, but Toronto down in dollar value.
U.S. triggers trade war with tariffs on Canada, Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump launched a trade war with Canada at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, citing a threat to national security posed by “unchecked drug trafficking.” The U.S. is now imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.
Tariff war sparks false alarm at Quebec aluminum firm
As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attacked tariffs enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump, the trade war sparked one serious false alarm. The Alubar aluminum plant in Bécancour was initially reported to be closing. That was soon found to be false.
Fairview Mall project adds third tower on medical office site
At a planned infill redevelopment near Fairview Mall, Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT has resubmitted plans for a three-tower, mixed-use community. The revision adds height to towers previously proposed at 35 and 39 storeys, while adding a third 47-storey tower.
41- and 44-storey towers proposed near North York TOD
A two-tower, mixed-use development rising 41 and 44 storeys has been proposed at 2450 Finch Ave. W. in North York's Humber Summit neighbourhood, introducing residential, retail, office and community uses. Nearby is one of Toronto’s largest employment hubs.
 | City of Calgary Calgary’s downtown strategy yielding big resultsCalgary’s strategy to future-proof its downtown includes financial incentive programs that are already transforming aging office space into residential and other active uses. The city’s current pipeline includes 11 office conversion projects removing 1.57 million square feet of office space. Sponsored by: City of Calgary |
Toronto's BMO field getting $146M facelift ahead of World Cup
With the men's 2026 FIFA World Cup a year away, Toronto's BMO Field is getting a $146-million facelift. Owned by the city and managed by Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, it is to host six tournament matches
Bramalea City Centre unveils major South Food Court reno
Bramalea City Centre is embarking on a multimillion-dollar renovation of its South Food Court. The project will proceed in phases starting on March 6, to ensure minimal disruption, with a grand reveal planned for 2026.
This bubble tea chain has more stores than McDonald's
If you thought McDonald's and Starbucks are the world's biggest food and beverage chains by number of locations, think again. China's largest bubble tea and drinks chain, Mixue Ice Cream and Tea, boasts more outlets than the better-known chains.
Go Lime launches in Walmart Canada, opening first two stores
Go Lime Inc., a leader in the home comfort industry, has launched in Walmart Canada with its openings at the Milton Supercentre and Go Lime's flagship store at Heartland Supercentre in Mississauga.
Toronto’s ‘ludicrous’ shopping laws in the spotlight
A battle is brewing over whether Toronto stores and malls should be able to open on six statutory holidays. The city has been collecting feedback on the nearly 20-year-old holiday shopping bylaw through an online survey.
DIALOG marks 65 years of building a better Calgary
Today, DIALOG boasts a multidisciplinary team of 640 employees — architects, engineers, interior designers, urban planners and landscape architects — in Toronto, Edmonton, Vancouver and San Francisco, as well as the Calgary studio of 170 staff that includes 13 partners and 39 associates.
New hotel and spa is in the works for Canmore
A new hotel and spa is in the works in Canmore. The Alexander Hotel Spa is a three-and-a-half storey, 45,000-square-foot hotel that will offer 45 rooms in the Spring Creek Mountain Village.
New Vancouver Chinatown hotel to open this summer
Construction on the new 10-storey boutique hotel in Vancouver’s Chinatown, the Keefer House, is approaching the final stages. Work on the project began in late 2023 with excavation.
CIB CEO says investments ‘imperative’ in rocky times
The CEO of the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB), created in 2017 with $35-billion in capital, says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States.
5 CRE development trends for 2025: Trammel Crow
Trammel Crow's new research note, Development in 2025: Five Key Trends Shaping the Industry details five current and unprecedented forces shaping real estate development within the broader context of longer-term change in tech, demographics and global economic growth.
Principal closes $3.6B data centre fund
Principal Financial Group has closed a US$3.6 billion fund dedicated to hyperscale data centre developments across the U.S. Its investment management unit, Principal Asset Management, controls the oversubscribed fund projected to capitalize over $8 billion in assets.
D.C. projects $1B loss in city revenues with federal cuts
Washington D.C.’s Office of the Chief Financial Officer's latest forecast estimates the city will bring in an average of $342.1M less over the following three years and predicts a total decline of just over $1-billion.
Asian logistics operators are leasing more U.S. warehouses
Logistics operators based in Asia have been leasing more warehouses in the U.S. in response to changes in e-commerce, global trade and manufacturing. Third-party logistics firms, known as 3PLs, work with businesses to store, pack and move products for sale.
Industry Events
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Canada Real Estate Auctions
Apr 01 2025
to Dec 31 2025
Canada
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Western Canada Apartment Investment Conference
Apr 22 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre
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Vancouver Real Estate Forum
Apr 23 2025
to Apr 24 2025
Vancouver Convention Centre
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Edmonton Real Estate Forum
May 27 2025
to Feb 27 2025
Edmonton Convention Centre
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CRE.Converge 2025
Sep 08 2025
to Sep 10 2025
Sheraton Centre Toronto
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BOMEX Halifax 2025
Sep 15 2025
to Sep 17 2025
Halifax Convention Centre
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