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June 23, 2026

In honour of its 50th birthday, the landmark Burnaby, B.C., office building known as the “Telus Boot” will be reimagined as the focal point of a new mixed-used, master-planned community called King & Park.

In honour of its 50th birthday, the landmark Burnaby, B.C., office building known as the “Telus Boot” will be reimagined as the focal point of a new mixed-used, master-planned community called King & Park.

Burnaby landmark undergoes ‘reboot’

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June 16, 2026

The new four-storey BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Health Complexity is slated to open in early 2028 at East 21st Avenue and Slocan Street in East Vancouver. The project stakeholders include Ledcor, Diamond Schmitt Architects and Connect Landscape Architecture.

The new four-storey BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Health Complexity is slated to open in early 2028 at East 21st Avenue and Slocan Street in East Vancouver. The project stakeholders include Ledcor, Diamond Schmitt Architects and Connect Landscape Architecture.

First-of-its-kind centre built for children with complex health needs

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June 9, 2026

The Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife is one of the city’s largest accommodation providers. A proposal known as “Explorer 2.0” would add 150 rooms to help address growing demand from tourists, government travellers and resource-sector workers.

The Explorer Hotel in Yellowknife is one of the city’s largest accommodation providers. A proposal known as “Explorer 2.0” would add 150 rooms to help address growing demand from tourists, government travellers and resource-sector workers.

Yellowknife’s hotel crunch exposes development challenges in the North

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June 2, 2026

A 13-storey office building in Vancouver’s central business district will soon be converted into a Germain Hotel, which the parent company owns alongside Reliance Properties. Both are family-run companies, meaning it will be an all-Canadian-owned project.

A 13-storey office building in Vancouver’s central business district will soon be converted into a Germain Hotel, which the parent company owns alongside Reliance Properties. Both are family-run companies, meaning it will be an all-Canadian-owned project.

Vancouver to see all-Canadian office-to-hotel conversion

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May 26, 2026

The former Anglo-Canadian Warehouse building at 837 Beatty St. is being reimagined to align with the site’s original vision. Its adaptive reuse will include the addition of four additional storeys, with the entire building being allocated toward retail and office space, as well as a shared terrace.

The former Anglo-Canadian Warehouse building at 837 Beatty St. is being reimagined to align with the site’s original vision. Its adaptive reuse will include the addition of four additional storeys, with the entire building being allocated toward retail and office space, as well as a shared terrace.

More than a century later, adaptive reuse of Vancouver heritage building completes 1911 vision

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May 19, 2026

The 25-storey office tower at 601 West Hastings St. is steps away from downtown Vancouver’s Waterfront Station and is owned by PCI Developments, which has started using an alternative strategy that includes show suites to lease the space.

The 25-storey office tower at 601 West Hastings St. is steps away from downtown Vancouver’s Waterfront Station and is owned by PCI Developments, which has started using an alternative strategy that includes show suites to lease the space.

Vancouver office landlords turn to show suites to stay competitive

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May 12, 2026

In Ontario’s picturesque village of Alton sits GoodLot Farm and Farmstead Brewing Co., an organic hopsyard and solar-powered brewery owned by Phil and Gail Winters, who bought the 30-acre property in 2009.

In Ontario’s picturesque village of Alton sits GoodLot Farm and Farmstead Brewing Co., an organic hopsyard and solar-powered brewery owned by Phil and Gail Winters, who bought the 30-acre property in 2009.

Rural Ontario farmsteads merge architecture with agritourism

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May 5, 2026

The 30-storey tower at 1 Adelaide St. E. and the 13-storey building at 33 Yonge St. (pictured) are approaching a full lease-up after GWLRA, which owns both the properties, renovated the lobbies and added luxury amenities.

The 30-storey tower at 1 Adelaide St. E. and the 13-storey building at 33 Yonge St. (pictured) are approaching a full lease-up after GWLRA, which owns both the properties, renovated the lobbies and added luxury amenities.

How are Toronto building owners filling vacant office space?

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April 28, 2026

Located 25 minutes from Charlottetown, P.E.I., and perched atop the centuries-old sand dunes and waters of Tracadie Bay, lies the $40-million Blackbush Beach Resort, the brainchild of Tim Banks, CEO developer, construction and design firm APM MacLean.

Located 25 minutes from Charlottetown, P.E.I., and perched atop the centuries-old sand dunes and waters of Tracadie Bay, lies the $40-million Blackbush Beach Resort, the brainchild of Tim Banks, CEO developer, construction and design firm APM MacLean.

PEI resort redefines sustainable luxury amid rising global demand

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April 21, 2026

A 12-storey tower in downtown Edmonton has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest solar-panel artwork spanning 379 square metres. The mural is the result of a deep-energy retrofit that modernized the 56-year-old building.

A 12-storey tower in downtown Edmonton has been awarded the Guinness World Record for the largest solar-panel artwork spanning 379 square metres. The mural is the result of a deep-energy retrofit that modernized the 56-year-old building.

Edmonton tower holds world record for largest solar panel art

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April 14, 2026

The Fundy Quay, a mixed-use project located on a six-acre former Canadian Coast Guard site, is a pivotal part of the Saint John waterfront’s revitalization. It will consist of five residential buildings that are up to 19 storeys, 400 enclosed parking spots and up to 25,000 square feet of retail space.

The Fundy Quay, a mixed-use project located on a six-acre former Canadian Coast Guard site, is a pivotal part of the Saint John waterfront’s revitalization. It will consist of five residential buildings that are up to 19 storeys, 400 enclosed parking spots and up to 25,000 square feet of retail space.

N.B. redevelopment breathes new life into Saint John waterfront

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April 7, 2026

Lake City Studios is Burnaby, B.C.’s newest film production studios. Sitting at 1.3-million square feet and a subsidiary of Bridge Studios, it’s one of North America’s largest purpose-built film complex.

Lake City Studios is Burnaby, B.C.’s newest film production studios. Sitting at 1.3-million square feet and a subsidiary of Bridge Studios, it’s one of North America’s largest purpose-built film complex.

Film studio with 21 sound stages makes B.C. debut

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March 31, 2026

The Montreal Holocaust Museum, set to open in 2027 on the mainstay Saint Laurent Boulevard, will replace the memorial centre located in the city’s West End. At 55,000 square feet, the new museum will feature survivor stories, rotating exhibits, community outreach and education programs.

The Montreal Holocaust Museum, set to open in 2027 on the mainstay Saint Laurent Boulevard, will replace the memorial centre located in the city’s West End. At 55,000 square feet, the new museum will feature survivor stories, rotating exhibits, community outreach and education programs.

Montreal museum to highlight dark past, hopeful future

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March 24, 2026

Located in Toronto’s Canary District, the Indigenous Hub is a mixed-use development with a four-storey community health centre topped with a green roof designed by Stantec.

Located in Toronto’s Canary District, the Indigenous Hub is a mixed-use development with a four-storey community health centre topped with a green roof designed by Stantec.

Toronto architects spotlight sustainable properties

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March 17, 2026

CIBC Square – a pair of office towers at 81 and 141 Bay St., east of Toronto’s Union Station – was built with the intention to prioritize flexibility, inclusion and well-being. Connecting both towers is an elevated sky park that was built atop the city’s busiest rail corridor.

CIBC Square – a pair of office towers at 81 and 141 Bay St., east of Toronto’s Union Station – was built with the intention to prioritize flexibility, inclusion and well-being. Connecting both towers is an elevated sky park that was built atop the city’s busiest rail corridor.

Pair of Toronto office towers signals demand for AAA buildings

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March 10, 2026

History Ottawa – a 41,000-square-foot, two-storey concert hall on Rideau Street – is set to open this summer. Over its 25-year lease with Live Nation Canada, the venue is expected to add foot traffic and leasing activity to the city’s ByWard Market and to add $1.2 billion to the local economy.

History Ottawa – a 41,000-square-foot, two-storey concert hall on Rideau Street – is set to open this summer. Over its 25-year lease with Live Nation Canada, the venue is expected to add foot traffic and leasing activity to the city’s ByWard Market and to add $1.2 billion to the local economy.

How sweet the sound: Music infrastructure drives economic growth

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March 3, 2026

The Kamloops Pulp Mill, which has been in operations for more than 50 years, was acquired by Kruger Inc. in 2022. It will soon test using green hydrogen in part of the pulp-and-paper-making process.

The Kamloops Pulp Mill, which has been in operations for more than 50 years, was acquired by Kruger Inc. in 2022. It will soon test using green hydrogen in part of the pulp-and-paper-making process.

B.C. pulp mill puts green hydrogen to the test

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February 24, 2026

The 72,000-square-foot Ron and Erma Hawkes Centre for the Arts is set to replace New Brunswick’s Fredericton Playhouse. Inspired by the region’s geography, community, local industry and Indigenous culture, the facility will open in 2027.

The 72,000-square-foot Ron and Erma Hawkes Centre for the Arts is set to replace New Brunswick’s Fredericton Playhouse. Inspired by the region’s geography, community, local industry and Indigenous culture, the facility will open in 2027.

How a new arts centre is honouring Fredericton’s needs

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February 17, 2026

In the second quarter of 2025, 18.6 per cent of real estate rental and leasing firms planned to use AI software, compared to just under 11 per cent during the same period one year prior. Cadillac Fairview Corp.’s TD Centre (pictured) utilizes AI software in its operations.

In the second quarter of 2025, 18.6 per cent of real estate rental and leasing firms planned to use AI software, compared to just under 11 per cent during the same period one year prior. Cadillac Fairview Corp.’s TD Centre (pictured) utilizes AI software in its operations.

AI adoption in commercial real estate still in early stages, expert says

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February 10, 2026

Écoparc Laval 15, a four-building industrial property in Québec spanning 1.1-million square feet, is being developed by MONTONI and is the developer’s third sustainable industrial campus in the province. It is targeting the production of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Écoparc Laval 15, a four-building industrial property in Québec spanning 1.1-million square feet, is being developed by MONTONI and is the developer’s third sustainable industrial campus in the province. It is targeting the production of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Industrial real estate embraces sustainable design

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February 3, 2026

Winnipeg’s incoming Water Tower District, named after a 1936 water tower that will be located in the enclave’s central retail area, will take over 165 acres of vacant industrial land.

Winnipeg’s incoming Water Tower District, named after a 1936 water tower that will be located in the enclave’s central retail area, will take over 165 acres of vacant industrial land.

Former Winnipeg industrial site reimagined as mixed-use community

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January 27, 2026

With Canada’s health care system overburdened and its office vacancy rate higher than pre-pandemic levels, developers are transforming empty and underused space into medical research labs, doctor and dental offices, and outpatient surgery centres. One example is the Cité de la Biotech in Québec (pictured), which converted office buildings into life sciences labs.

With Canada’s health care system overburdened and its office vacancy rate higher than pre-pandemic levels, developers are transforming empty and underused space into medical research labs, doctor and dental offices, and outpatient surgery centres. One example is the Cité de la Biotech in Québec (pictured), which converted office buildings into life sciences labs.

Developers transform vacant offices into medical facilities

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January 20, 2026

At Western University in London, Ont., a recently-opened curved building - the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - has transformed an underused space into a campus gateway.

At Western University in London, Ont., a recently-opened curved building - the Ronald D. Schmeichel Building for Entrepreneurship and Innovation - has transformed an underused space into a campus gateway.

Canadian universities get crafty with campus real estate

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January 13, 2026

The Makwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, located on the Algoma University campus in northern Ontario, will use storytelling to honour the site’s history and survivors. Previously, the property was home to Shingwauk Hall, a residential school that operated between 1875 and 1970.

The Makwa Waakaa’igan Indigenous Centre of Cultural Excellence, located on the Algoma University campus in northern Ontario, will use storytelling to honour the site’s history and survivors. Previously, the property was home to Shingwauk Hall, a residential school that operated between 1875 and 1970.

Indigenous centre uses storytelling to honour history

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January 6, 2026

As Toronto sees a rise in data centre development, Beeches Development plans to build a seven-storey data centre that will be located in the city’s Leaside neighbourhood at 154 Wicksteed Ave.

As Toronto sees a rise in data centre development, Beeches Development plans to build a seven-storey data centre that will be located in the city’s Leaside neighbourhood at 154 Wicksteed Ave.

As market shifts, developer plans new data centre

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December 16, 2025

The reception area of a Spaces co-working office in Victoria. The flexible workspace market is estimated to grow by 600 per cent by 2030, with 30 per cent of office space evolving into hybrid workspace.

The reception area of a Spaces co-working office in Victoria. The flexible workspace market is estimated to grow by 600 per cent by 2030, with 30 per cent of office space evolving into hybrid workspace.

Flexible workspaces expand to small towns and suburbs

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December 9, 2025

One smart-building, living-lab location is a four-building, 890,000-square-foot office complex — dubbed Place Innovation — in Montreal. The Smart Building Living Labs Initiative is supported by Morguard, CENGN and Nokia.

One smart-building, living-lab location is a four-building, 890,000-square-foot office complex — dubbed Place Innovation — in Montreal. The Smart Building Living Labs Initiative is supported by Morguard, CENGN and Nokia.

Living labs test smart-building tech

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December 2, 2025

As Canada’s office real estate market shows signs of recovery, major tenants such as Canadian Tire Corp. are retrofitting existing space. As part of a $200-million project, the retailer and Oxford Properties will modernize the existing Canada Square towers at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue in Toronto.

As Canada’s office real estate market shows signs of recovery, major tenants such as Canadian Tire Corp. are retrofitting existing space. As part of a $200-million project, the retailer and Oxford Properties will modernize the existing Canada Square towers at Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue in Toronto.

‘Flight to quality’ improves outlook for office market

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November 25, 2025

Halifax’s Cogswell District transforms the overbuilt and dated Cogswell Interchange into a vibrant community filled with parks, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, a transit hub and lots for soon-to-be mixed-use buildings.

Halifax’s Cogswell District transforms the overbuilt and dated Cogswell Interchange into a vibrant community filled with parks, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, a transit hub and lots for soon-to-be mixed-use buildings.

Halifax swaps dated interchange for new urban neighbourhood

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November 18, 2025

The University of Victoria’s new Indigenous law wing transforms the school by wrapping around the original structure, which was built in the 1980s. The $45.9-million addition officially opened in September and stands at just over 26,000 square feet.

The University of Victoria’s new Indigenous law wing transforms the school by wrapping around the original structure, which was built in the 1980s. The $45.9-million addition officially opened in September and stands at just over 26,000 square feet.

Indigenous legal concepts inspire school’s design

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