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Peterson sheds partner, pushes on with Burnaby Saputo Lands development
Peterson sheds partner, pushes on with B.C. Saputo redev.
The developer behind a massive redevelopment project at the former Saputo dairy processing plant in Burnaby is moving ahead with the first phase of the project after restructuring ownership and financing.
Brivia Group's CURV facing receivership In Vancouver
CURV, set to be the tallest passive house structure in the world and the pinnacle of luxury real estate in Vancouver, is facing insolvency, according to court filings, throwing the future of the high-profile project into jeopardy.
Empire Communities rebrands, now known as Empire Homes
Empire Communities is rebranding to be known as Empire Homes, a name the company’s co-CEOs say better reflects the core of its business – developing all types of housing across North America.
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Oxford secures $650M CMHC loan, kicks off Alta in Toronto
UPDATED with interview, quotes and new details from live event: Oxford Properties Group has obtained the largest financing package under the CMHC's apartment loan construction program, $650 million, to finance Phase 1 of its major Scarborough Town Centre redevelopment.
Genetec expands Montreal office campus, U.K. footprint
Physical security software specialist Genetec Inc. has announced the expansion of its Montreal headquarters and U.K. office. The expanded Montreal campus, now totalling 395,000 square feet, includes five buildings, housing research and development, commercial and operational teams.
GTHA condo market goes from 'bad to terrible'
The new condo market has “gone from bad to terrible” as a total of 21 condo projects have been cancelled across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) since the start of 2024, with completed condo inventory swelling to a record-high.
Toronto’s ultra-luxury market sees 200% increase in sales
The Toronto-area ultra-luxury real estate market defied troubling economic headwinds with a whopping 200 per cent increase in sales in the first half of 2025 over the same time last year.
London approves zoning for 17-highrise plan
A controversial zoning application from Southside Construction Ltd. passed the first hurdle toward becoming a reality, Tuesday evening, bringing it closer to paving the way for a strip of 17 highrise apartment buildings in London's southwest area.
Calgary passes zoning for 3-tower project in Marda Loop
Calgary city council approved the zoning for a Marda Loop proposed tower development. Truman Homes partnered with Calgary Co-op on the proposal, which seeks develop a pair of 19-storey towers, an 11-storey building and a shorter six-storey building.
Anthem offers flexible homebuyer program with rental equity
Buying a home remains a daunting prospect for many Canadians, leading to slow sales and growing housing inventories. Vancouver-based Anthem Properties is offering a way to help: a flexible homeownership pathway combined with a rental equity plan.
Five-tower, mixed-use proposal for Dufferin and Castlefield
Taller buildings and expanded green space could soon transform a commercial block along Dufferin Street, between Eglinton and Lawrence, where State Building Group has submitted a proposal to redevelop with a mix of residential, employment and retail uses.
Foodtastic has built a $1B, 1,200-location restaurant empire
The nine-year-old, Montreal-based business Foodtastic has 1,200 locations across its 27 chains, which include Second Cup, Milestones, Freshii and Quesada. CEO Peter Mammas has a goal of tripling its sales to $3 billion in the next five years.
Delta wants more details on frozen food processing plan
Delta council has put an application from Delta Fresh to broaden the operation of a proposed cold food processing and storage plant at 64th Avenue and Hwy. 91, back on ice.
Fallout uncertain after court overturns Langley Township fees
Lorval Developments, together with Martini Film Studios, wants to build a sound studio with 16 stages on 70 acres of land. They sued Langley Township over what they said would have been between $32M to $39M in fees.
Automation company opens new Thunder Bay facility
Lakeside Process Controls has opened a facility in Thunder Bay. The Mississauga-headquartered company, which specializes in automation solutions across multiple industries, opened a 13,400-square-foot facility, including an 8,000-square-foot service shop and 5,400 square feet of office space.
Genentech eyes $5B south San Francisco campus overhaul
Genentech is planning a massive overhaul of its 207-acre South San Francisco campus that could cost between US$3B and US$5B by the time the multiphase project is complete, according to the San Francisco Business Times.
Vantage launches $3B Nevada campus
Vantage Data Centers is planning to develop a 224 MW data centre campus in Storey County, Nev., just outside Reno. The first building on the 137-acre campus is slated to go online in the second quarter of 2026.
Vacant retail space on the rise as tariffs, closures leave a mark
"Store closing" sales are going to become more common in 2025 as U.S. leasing activity continues to slow and scores of retailers go out of business. Leasing has fallen 20 per cent this year compared to this time in 2024.
Fixed income investors favour REITs’ strong disclosure, resilience
One of the differentiators for public REITs is the ability to tap the bond market, which has become a substantial source of capital. Last year, REITs raised US$48.1B through secondary debt issuance, against US$29.4B in 2023.
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CRE.Converge 2025
Sep 08 2025
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