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Morguard tops off 431-unit rental project in Mississauga

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Morguard tops off 431-unit rental project in Mississauga

Morguard Corp. (MRC-T) believes that many empty nesters will go the rental route and occupy the lion’s share of units in its upcoming Boulevard on the Green purpose-built rental development in Mississauga.

SmartStop commits $74M to storage JV with ICM Bluebird

SmartStop Self Storage REIT (SMA-N) has agreed to invest approximately $74 million in a limited partnership with Calgary-based ICM Bluebird Canadian Self Storage LP to support acquisitions, capital improvements and continued self-storage portfolio expansion across Canada.

H&R CEO’s investor role in takeover deal draws opposition

A founder-backed takeover bid for H&R Real Estate Investment Trust is facing growing opposition ahead of recommendations from proxy advisory services that could kill the $3.4-billion acquisition.

Regular buyers offered access to bulk-sold condo deals

Amid Toronto’s condo crash, developers are privately selling large blocks of unsold units to investment firms at steep discounts — deals that are nearly impossible for ordinary buyers to access. A new service is allowing individuals to access these secret sales.

Dunpar’s 1,700-sq.-ft. townhomes target 'missing middle'

Two townhome projects being developed in Etobicoke by Dunpar Homes are designed to address the lack of missing middle housing in the local market, offering spacious, family-oriented housing at a competitive cost.

Groupe Tidan proposes a twisted tower for Montreal

Developer Groupe Tidan is proposing a landmark 100-metre twisted residential tower in Montreal’s Griffintown neighbourhood. Emulating a tower in Malmö, Sweden, the project forms part of a major urban redevelopment across the Îlot William-Ottawa block site.

Topping off IRIDESA. The evolution of 1156 The Queensway.

Leader Lane Developments and ELM Developments celebrate a major construction milestone at IRIDESA, a 12-storey purpose-built rental community on 1156 The Queensway, with occupancy expected in early 2027.

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10 top pre-bid multires projects on Ontario this month

Upcoming pre-bid developments in Ontario feature high-density residential towers, commercial space and office space across Toronto, Scarburough, Burlington, Oakville and more. ConstructConnect outlines project details, stages and values in this rundown.

Mattamy's scales back plans for Willowdale condo

Mattamy Homes is scaling back its plans for 26 Hounslow Ave. in Willowdale, seeking a smaller building with simpler construction in North York Centre. A minor variance application proposes reducing the Studio JCI-designed condominium from 27 to 21 storeys.

Yorkton Equity Group sells B.C. apartment building

Yorkton Equity Group Inc. has satisfied all conditions to sell Winton Terrace Holdings Ltd., its subsidiary owning Winton Terrace, a 26-unit Penticton, B.C. apartment building, under an amended September 2026 purchase agreement.

Hamilton’s new Lime Ridge Mall Walmart opening soon

Hamilton’s newest Walmart is opening months ahead of schedule and right on time for holiday shopping. Construction on the brand new, two-level location in the north end of Lime Ridge Mall on Upper Wentworth Street is nearing completion.

Vital Infrastructure Trust closes $300M debenture offering

Vital Infrastructure Property Trust (VITL-UN-T) has completed its previously announced private placement offering of $300M aggregate principal amount of 4.865 per cent Series C senior unsecured debentures, maturing on October 15, 2029.

Boots is iconic – but challenges await the Weston family

With the US$8.9B acquisition, the Weston family holding company, Wittington Investments Ltd., will be buying a retailer that has a long-standing presence and brand loyalty. It is also a retailer in need of attention after years of underinvestment.

Fengate acquires majority stake in Florida research sites

Fengate Private Equity, a division of Toronto-based Fengate Asset Management, has acquired a majority stake in Clinical Research of West Florida, an independent clinical research site network serving the Tampa Bay region.

Blackstone-backed data centre firm delaying $1.5B IPO

Data centre provider AirTrunk is reportedly delaying a planned initial public offering, the latest in a string of firms tied to the industry that have paused or cancelled plans for public listings.

Kansas City approves $600M financing for Royals Stadium

The Kansas City Council has approved a US$600 million financing package for the Kansas City Royals’ proposed stadium at the Crown Center mixed-use district. The approximately US$1.9 billion project is scheduled to break ground next year.

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