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RIMAP Hospitality opens downtown Ottawa AC Hotel, plans 2 more
RIMAP opens downtown Ottawa AC Hotel, plans 2 more
The AC Hotel by Marriott Ottawa Downtown has just opened in the heart of the nation's capital, the first of three Marriott-branded hotels being developed in the city by RIMAP Hospitality Services Inc.
Oshawa GM plant to cut shifts in the fall, union says
General Motors is cutting shifts at its Oshawa Assembly Plant starting this fall due to U.S. tariffs, a move the union says will result in more than 2,000 job losses at the plant and at parts suppliers.
Canadian manufacturing plunges on Trump tariff threats
Donald Trump’s trade war is taking a bite out of Canada’s manufacturing sector. Canadian manufacturing just had its worst month since the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic, according to an index that measures output and new orders.
Canola growers’ dreams crushed as processing facilities cut
Viterra’s plan to build the world’s largest canola processing facility in Regina could be crushed. The U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service said the project "was unlikely to go ahead" in a March report on Canada's oilseed sector.
Businesses are rushing to reroute shipments to Canada
A growing number of businesses are rerouting U.S.-bound shipments from China to Canada to avoid crushing tariffs in hopes of a swift resolution to the escalating trade war. But the approach could raise competition for already scarce warehouse storage.
Canadian property values holding firm in Q1: Altus Group
Altus Group’s latest valuation data shows that Canadian commercial and multifamily values stayed the course in the first quarter although investment sales volume dropped from $8.5 billion in Q1 2025 compared to $10.2 billion in Q1 2024.
MMC wants to build 75,000 housing units on parking lots
The Montreal Metropolitan Community (MMC) estimates that some 75,000 housing units could be built in large parking lots and commercial spaces, such as those in shopping centres, throughout the region. The 62 locations identified are all near public transport services.
Vesta takes luxury condos to suburban Calgary city
Langley, B.C.-based builder and developer, Vesta Properties is bringing "luxury urban" low-rise housing to Airdrie, Alta., with Monarch condos. It is constructing the project in the Cooper’s Crossing community just outside Calgary.
Redesigned K01 Condos proposes 30-storey tower in Toronto
Worsley Urban Partners is seeking approval from the City of Toronto for a redesigned 30-storey condominium tower at 2699 Keele St. immediately north of Highway 401, being marketed under the name K01 Condos.
50-storey tower proposed for Burnaby's Edmonds community
A 50-storey residential tower with a community space that could include a food bank and a place of worship is being proposed by Gracorp Properties LP for the Edmonds neighbourhood in Burnaby.
Luke Simpson takes over as president of CANA Group
Luke Simpson has taken over as president and CEO of Calgary-based CANA Group of Companies while his father John steps aside. In addition to well-known builds around Calgary, the 84-year-old company has also developed its own large-scale projects.
Ottawa office building eyed for possible conversion
A former federal office building could soon be on a path toward a new life as social housing for Ottawa’s urban Indigenous community. The Jackson Building in Centretown may be redeveloped by the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition.
Site of former Bloomfield school in Halifax still languishing
The Bloomfield land is one of three former school sites Halifax sold to developers in 2020 and 2021, but which have languished ever since. Halifax Mayor Andy Fillmore favours buying back the properties if construction conditions aren't met.
SNGRDC is building economic self-sufficiency
Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) — which celebrates its 10th anniversary in May — generates profit by investing in wind and solar assets. CEO Matt Jamieson said SNGRDC plans to build a $1B portfolio by 2030.
A second 'floatel' in B.C. may house 900 LNG workers
Woodfibre LNG has applied for permission to add a second workplace accommodation, a floating hotel or “floatel,” to provide housing for about 900 workers building what is described as the world’s first net-zero LNG export facility near Squamish B.C.
Tariffs won’t impact T&T's U.S. expansion: Loblaw CEO
Loblaw Companies said trade tensions aren’t likely to throw a wrench in T&T Supermarket’s plans to grow its network stateside. Per Bank, Loblaw’s CEO, said earlier this year the Asian grocery chain was the company’s fastest-growing format.
BSR REIT completes sale of Dallas portfolio for $596M
BSR REIT (HOM-UN-T) has closed a previously announced contribution transaction around the sale of six properties comprising 1,844 apartment units located in Dallas to AvalonBay Communities (AVB-N) valued at $596 million (US$431M).
Merck breaks ground on $1B biotech centre
Merck has broken ground on a US$1 billion, 470,000-square-foot biologics centre with laboratory, manufacturing and warehouse capabilities in Delaware as it looks to expand its manufacturing presence in the U.S.
Hollingsworth kicks off 2M-square-foot industrial project
The Hollingsworth Cos. has broken ground on SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park, a project spanning more than two million square feet in Grenada, with the possibility of a future 800,000-square-foot expansion.
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