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Hazelview joins Castlepoint Numa on 72 Perth PBR tower

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Hazelview joins Castlepoint Numa to build 72 Perth

Castlepoint Numa and Hazelview Investments have started construction on a 255-unit purpose-built rental apartment at 72 Perth Ave. in Toronto’s Junction Triangle. Each company will own a 50 per cent share in the project.

Montrose argues B.C. court should re-open Cowichan case

Montrose Properties is asking a B.C. Supreme Court judge to re-open the Cowichan Tribes trial because last summer’s judgment granting Aboriginal title in the case caused a “tectonic shift” for the Richmond landowner. 

Adaptive reuse of B.C. building completes 1911 vision

Developer Reliance Properties and McFarlane Biggar Architects and Designers are transforming a two-storey Vancouver warehouse into a seven-storey mixed-use structure with four floors of office space, two levels of retail space and a shared rooftop.

Will Oakridge Park mall's bet on luxury work?

Oakridge Park mall in Vancouver will open its doors on Thursday. Retail analysts say it remains to be seen if the massive redevelopment's targeting of luxury consumers will work in a market strained by inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

Toronto mall getting huge transformation

It's only been a decade since Toronto's Yonge Eglinton Centre got a major facelift, and the mall has once again gone under the knife for a significant renovation. Demolition has already begun.

Where fundamentals hold: Industrial real estate’s strength in Canada

In today’s more selective capital environment, Canada’s industrial sector continues to demonstrate resilience, driven by structural demand and disciplined supply — rather than cyclical momentum.

 

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Construction begins on new Science Centre

The new Science Centre at Ontario Place has officially broken ground. The new 400,000-sq.-ft. facility is set to feature a mainland building, an upgraded Cinesphere, new interactive exhibits, an integrated pod complex and more programming space. 

Fitzrovia expands with first west-coast office

It was just nine years ago that Fitzrovia, now Canada’s largest purpose-built rental developer, opened the doors of their downtown Toronto office. After that, they opened a second office in Montreal, and now they’re putting down roots in Vancoucer.

Gairloch breaks ground on purpose-built rental project

Gairloch Developments has officially broken ground on 3239 Dundas St. W., a purpose-built rental development in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood. It’s the developer’s first purpose-built rental building and the beginning of a long-term rental housing strategy.

Toronto advances projects which could bring 18,500 homes

Thirteen development applications and planning decisions were adopted or advanced by Toronto city council in May 2026, ranging from small-scale townhouse infill and institutional conversions to a "supertall" and major masterplanned waterfront community.

HST rebate gives developers an ‘edge’ over investors

Ontario’s HST rebate on new housing is creating an uneven playing field between developers, who are offloading unsold homes faster thanks to the tax cut, and preconstruction buyers who would like to sell but are largely excluded from the government relief.

Housing groups urge B.C. to stop delaying Ottawa deal

Eight organizations have written to Housing Minister Christine Boyle expressing alarm at her inability to accept the federal government’s terms for billions in housing assistance that could save new homebuyers tens of thousands of dollars.

Why Toronto commercial contractors are in high demand

Despite economic fluctuations, Toronto remains one of Canada’s largest commercial construction markets. Demand for commercial contractors in Toronto continues to grow as businesses invest in new developments, office renovations, industrial facilities, retail upgrades and mixed-use commercial spaces.

Ravelin REIT unitholders approve plan with Clarke Inc.

Ravelin Properties REIT (RPR-UN-T) announced unitholders and debentureholders have approved a proposed acquisition stock deal with Clarke Inc. The votes passed at separate special meetings for both REIT units and its outstanding convertible debentures.

NYC on verge of construction boom as permit filings spike

Developers sought permits to build 21.2 million sq. ft. across 577 new projects, a 74 per cent year-over-year jump and far above the average pace of construction over the past two decades.

SpaceX aims to build 10-gigawatt solar factory

SpaceX is planning to build a massive, 10-gigawatt solar manufacturing facility near Austin as part of Elon Musk’s ambition to power artificial intelligence data centres in space. SpaceX and Tesla are working to increase solar manufacturing capacity in the U.S.

Singapore $1.8B office attracts IOI, CapitaLand, tycoons

One Raffles Place, a major office complex in Singapore, is attracting interest from multiple suitors, including Raj Kumar and Kishin RK, IOI Properties Group Bhd, and CapitaLand Investment Ltd. The asset is being marketed for more than $1.9 billion.

New Zealand housing boom roils economy

For nearly three decades, talking about property values — which rose relentlessly and made a large slice of the population comfortably wealthy — was a national pastime. But these days, the jovial backyard chatter has turned to lamentation.

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