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Top-10 CRE transactions of 2025 in the GTA and GGH

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Top-10 CRE transactions of 2025 in the GTA and GGH

Primaris REIT has been one of Canada's busiest CRE transactors the past several years, and that continued in 2025. The shopping centre owner conducted the two largest individual property acquisitions in the GTA and GGH, according to Altus Group.

A 'structural shift' in Atlantic Canada's office market: Report

For those looking to occupy commercial space in downtown areas of Atlantic Canada, the old rules no longer apply: “There is a structural shift in demand,” according to real estate consultant Turner Drake & Partners

Over $20B worth of projects are on the table in Quebec

The list of projects underway in the Quebec City region totals over $20 billion in investments from the private and public sectors. The tramway, a bridge, hospital, university pavilion, data centres, apartment buildings... suggest Quebec City has a "vibe."

Former industrial site reimagined as mixed-use community

Winnipeg’s eastern St. Boniface neighbourhood is poised for a major transformation as a large-scale mixed-use development moves into its early construction phase, blending commercial, industrial, residential and parkland uses into one area. 

Canderel to be property manager at Deka's Deloitte Tower

Canderel announced its strategic partnership with Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH continues as the company will assume the asset, property and leasing management of Deka's newly acquired Deloitte Tower, at 1190 Avenue des Canadiens-de-Montréal in Montreal.

The agile warehouse: Racking as a strategic asset

Warehouse value is increasingly tied to infrastructure flexibility. Discover why 'agile' racking systems are the new industrial currency, driving higher ROI, faster tenant transitions and long-term asset future-proofing in a shifting market.

Sponsored by: North American Steel

New home selling conditions reach critical low point: CHBA

The latest Housing Market Index results from CHBA show even fewer future housing starts for homeownership. The results warn of diminished long-term industry capacity if layoffs continue and strategic action is not taken to help the market rebound soon.

How the other half rents: Canada's high-end rental market

Luxury rentals often cater to people with multiple homes: retirees splitting time between different properties, executives on extended assignments, and globally mobile professionals who require high-quality accommodation. Despite evident demand, the supply of exclusive, high-end rental units remains limited. 

Apollo takes minority stake in GoodLife fitness centres

Canadian fitness company The GoodLife Group has secured a minority investment led by U.S. firm Apollo Global Management Inc. with the goal of accelerating its growth plans. GoodLife has 400 clubs and about 1.5 million members across Canada.

Les Ailes de la Mode set for former Quebec HBC premises

Things are changing in the retail sector: Les Ailes de la Mode will be moving into the former Hudson's Bay stores at Galeries de la Capitale and Promenades Saint-Bruno, landlord Primaris REIT (PMZ-UN-T) confirms.

Toronto Premium Outlets proposes significant expansion

Toronto Premium Outlets (TPO) has submitted a proposal to the Town of Halton Hills for a significant expansion that includes a four-storey parking garage and 25 retail units.

Toys "R" Us Canada facing another lawsuit over unpaid rent

Toys "R" Us Canada faces another lawsuit from a landlord that says it terminated the retailer's lease after it failed to pay rent. RioCan claims the toy retailer didn't pay rent last month at the Lawrence Allen Centre in Toronto.

Second major distribution centre announced for Intelcom

Intelcom has big plans, a year after Amazon's dramatic departure from Quebec. The parcel delivery company will soon open a second location on the South Shore, in Candiac, it confirmed to La Presse.

Coke Canada Bottling unveils $75M warehouse in Calgary

Coke Canada Bottling has unveiled a new state-of-the-art warehouse in northeast Calgary, featuring a high-tech logistics system the company says will help meet growing demand for its beverage products across Western Canada.

B.C. says AI and DC projects must compete for power

British Columbia’s government is launching a competitive selection process for artificial intelligence and data centre projects that would see companies fight over a set amount of power. 

Colliers to acquire Spain's Ayesa Engineering

Colliers (CIGI-T) announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Ayesa Engineering S.A.U., the engineering division of Ayesa Inversiones S.L.U. Ayesa Engineering is a leading multidiscipline engineering and project management firm headquartered in Seville, Spain.

LA's $1.2B Oceanwide Plaza nearing deal to exit bankruptcy

Downtown Los Angeles' high-profile, incomplete Oceanwide Plaza highrise project has finally reached an agreement with its creditors that will allow it to exit bankruptcy and clears the way for the property to sell, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources.

Investors plan to buy more CRE in 2026

Investors are feeling the wind behind their backs a bit more in 2026, with 74 per cent of commercial real estate investors surveyed by CBRE planning to buy more assets in 2026 than they did last year. 

What Kevin Warsh’s Fed chair nomination means for CRE

Industry veterans react to U.S. President Trump’s nomination of financier and former Federal Reserve board member Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair. The nominee previously served on the Fed’s board from 2006 to 2011.

GIC, Mubadala said to be set to join KKR in $10B STT deal

GIC Pte and Mubadala Investment Co. are in talks to join KKR & Co. and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. in their potential purchase of data centre operator STT GDC Pte, people familiar with the matter said.

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