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Downtown Edmonton’s historic Union Bank building’s redevelopment is almost complete, Postmedia reported. The project will include new office space serving as the corporate headquarters for Union Finanjcial and and a high-end restaurant known as Roca by Sabor, according to Postmedia. David Hawreluk, a local lawyer and entrepreneur, purchased the three-storey building at 10053 Jasper Avenue …
A historic industrial building in Calgary’s Inglewood neighbourhood is being transformed into a large fitness club. Inglewood is one of Calgary’s oldest and funkiest districts, featuring older, often renovated or repurposed buildings that span diverse asset classes. Mike Zvonik, who secured a long-term lease for the 44,222-square-foot building, is converting the space into the Realm, …
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Nicola Wealth Real Estate (NWLRE) has completed and fully leased Canada’s first net-zero certified self- storage facility. Known as Maple Meadows, the building in Maple Ridge, B.C. achieved net-zero status through improvements in HVAC and lighting systems, including full electrification and automation, and a 294-panel solar grid generating 147 kilowatts of electricity. These upgrades, which …
The Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has filed a complaint with Quebec’s Administrative Labour Tribunal (ALT), requesting the reversal of Amazon’s decision to close its seven warehouses in the province. The union alleges the closures are a “massive subterfuge” designed to bypass legal obligations and suppress union presence within the company. “Amazon isn’t ceasing its …
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Dream Industrial REIT has acquired seven Greater Toronto Area industrial properties, along with a Brampton, Ont., development site. In its latest quarterly report, the REIT said it bought the assets through Dream Summit, its joint-venture with Singapore’s GIC sovereign-wealth fund. The Dream Summit JV acquired the seven industrial properties in the GTA for $258 million, …
The Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has filed a complaint with Quebec’s Administrative Labour Tribunal (ALT), requesting the reversal of Amazon’s decision to close its seven warehouses in the province. The union alleges the closures are a “massive subterfuge” designed to bypass legal obligations and suppress union presence within the company. “Amazon isn’t ceasing its …
Latest Maritimes Stories
Killam Apartment is is looking at acquiring multi-family rental buildings across the Maritimes, the organization’s president and CEO indicated on a recent conference call with analysts. “I think I said the last call that, basically, Moncton is on radar for sure,” said Philip Fraser. “There’s some nice new product being built in that marketplace.” Halifax-based …
The Nova Scotia government announced a historic investment in public housing Thursday, committing $136.4 million as part of an unprecedented $2.4-billion capital investment plan. The government intends to build 242 new housing units in communities where affordable-housing demand is high. “Moving our province forward requires a new mindset,” said Finance and Treasury Board Minister John …
Latest Ontario Stories
Dream Industrial REIT has acquired seven Greater Toronto Area industrial properties, along with a Brampton, Ont., development site. In its latest quarterly report, the REIT said it bought the assets through Dream Summit, its joint-venture with Singapore’s GIC sovereign-wealth fund. The Dream Summit JV acquired the seven industrial properties in the GTA for $258 million, …
Sienna Senior Living has announced plans to acquire two high-quality senior homes in Ontario for $81 million altogether and launched a $125-million equity offering to finance the acquisitions and support future growth initiatives. The company will purchase Wildpine Residence, a 165-suite retirement residence in Stittsville, a suburb of Ottawa, and Cawthra Gardens, a 192-bed class …
Latest Pacific Canada Stories
Nicola Wealth Real Estate (NWLRE) has completed and fully leased Canada’s first net-zero certified self- storage facility. Known as Maple Meadows, the building in Maple Ridge, B.C. achieved net-zero status through improvements in HVAC and lighting systems, including full electrification and automation, and a 294-panel solar grid generating 147 kilowatts of electricity. These upgrades, which …
The federal government is investing $675.6 million in contributions and low-cost repayable loans to support the construction and repair of 5,099 homes across 83 multi-family rental housing projects in B.C. Federal Housing Minister Nathaniel Erskine-Smith announced the investment Friday at Wesgroup’s Oak & 41st project in Vancouver, which is among the developments receiving loans through …
Latest Quebec Stories
The Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has filed a complaint with Quebec’s Administrative Labour Tribunal (ALT), requesting the reversal of Amazon’s decision to close its seven warehouses in the province. The union alleges the closures are a “massive subterfuge” designed to bypass legal obligations and suppress union presence within the company. “Amazon isn’t ceasing its …
The City of Mirabel, Que., has announced plans to develop a world-class indoor water park in the Cité Mirabel district with an investment ranging from $175 million to $200 million. Unveiled during the city’s presentation on future development projects for 2025, the project is expected to become a major economic and tourism driver for the …