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119 acres of Winnipeg dev. land slated for residential, retail
119 acres of Winnipeg dev. land slated for residential, retail
Dawson Crossing, one of the last large development sites available in Winnipeg’s southeast district, is being marketed by Avison Young for sale or lease. The land is to contain a mix of multifamily and retail development.
Why more Canadians are choosing renting over buying
GUEST SUBMISSION: Long-term renting is becoming the default housing option for many Canadians. With constant shifts in life patterns, the cost of living and interest rates, renting remains popular – but multifamily operators must adapt their offerings to accommodate this.
Squall seeks managing editor for RENX, RENX Homes
Squall is seeking a managing editor to be responsible for real estate publications; RENX and RENX Homes. Squall is a Canadian B2B news company that has six publications Sustainable Biz Canada, TechNX, FoodNX, PeopleNX and its two real estate publications.
GST rebate won’t revive condo sector, builders say
The federal government’s GST rebate for first-time buyers of newly built homes will do little to revive the decimated condo market, homebuilders say. Sales of preconstruction homes have plummeted across the country.
Proposal for 25-storey hotel in Vancouver deferred
Vancouver city council has deferred a developer’s proposal to build a 25-storey hotel on Barclay Street in the West End over concerns related to density and lack of rental housing incorporated in the project.
London plan for 6,500 homes on land zoned for industrial
More than 6,000 homes may rise in south London as a group of landowners proposes a large development between Exeter Road and Dingman Drive. The three landowners in the area have submitted an official plan amendment to city hall.
Realty AI designed to help real estate agents close deals
Realty AI, a smart chatbot specifically designed for real estate agents that uses advanced technology and current market data, has grown significantly since the company launched in January 2024.
Charlottetown's new plan to allow 10-storey buildings
Developers in Charlottetown may soon be able to build taller buildings where they haven’t before after the province signed off on the city’s official plan. The new plan allows buildings of up to 10 storeys along high-traffic streets and intersections.
GWLRA transforms lobby at Toronto’s Berczy Square
The only atrium-style lobby in Toronto’s financial district was recently transformed into a wellness-inspired town square with greenery-filled interiors. GWL Realty Advisors unveiled extensive renovations to Berczy Square, which include a 90-foot LED screen that displays atmospheric digital art.
Montreal's Sanaaq Centre creates a place to come together
The Sanaaq Centre is a library, community hub and gathering place designed by professionals after much local consultation. The facility occupies the first three floors of a new condo building on the former site of the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
Porter nears launch of new $450M Montreal-area terminal
The Toronto-based holding company which runs Porter Airlines has partnered with Macquarie Asset Management on a $450-million investment to build and operate a new terminal, Montreal Metropolitan Airport, at the existing Saint-Hubert airfield in Longueuil.
Why Alberta is attracting possible massive AI data centres
Alberta is quickly emerging as a top destination for tech companies to build massive artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, but what makes the province so attractive?
Killam raises 2026 capital recycling target, suspends DRIP
Killam Apartment REIT (KMP-UN-T) plans to accelerate its portfolio optimization by increasing its 2026 capital recycling target from $50 million to $100-$150 million. The REIT also suspended its DRIP, and will increase share buybacks.
Boardwalk REIT sees Alberta holding strong
While residential developers and landlords have many ongoing causes for concern, Calgary-based Boardwalk REIT (BEI-UN-T) is optimistic about how its portfolio, and Alberta as a whole, is positioned, according to a 2026 outlook published alongside its 2025 annual report.
Canada hotels report performance gains in February
Canada’s hotel industry reported a second consecutive month of year-over-year performance increases, according to February 2026 data from CoStar, a global provider of commercial real estate information, analytics and online property marketplaces.
$1B Altman-backed internet infrastructure firm buys WiredScore
An internet networking infrastructure company backed by some of the world’s biggest technology, venture capital and property firms has bought real estate digital certification company WiredScore, which provides connectivity and smart building certification to over 1,000 landlords in 42 countries.
OpenAI leases 5-building Mountain View office campus
OpenAI leased a five-building, 450,000-sq.-ft office campus at 350-380 Ellis St. in Mountain View, Calif. Owners KKR Real Estate Finance Trust and TMG Partners spent the past two years upgrading the campus inside and out.
Club Med considering an IPO by 2027
Club Med is considering an initial public offering at the end of 2026 or in 2027, its boss, Stéphane Maquaire, told Le Figaro on Tuesday. It's a turnaround for majority shareholder Fosun, which had previously ruled out the possibility.
LondonMetric and Schroder REIT venture eyes landlord Picton
A venture between LondonMetric Property Plc and the Schroder REIT has submitted a proposal to acquire rival U.K. landlord Picton Property Income Ltd. The venture is one of a “range of interested parties," according to a statement by Picton’s board.
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