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June 3, 2025

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. wanted to hit the ground running with a refit at 899 College St. – owned by Clifton Blake Group – near Toronto’s Little Italy. It had decided the 15,000-square-foot space was ideal for a small-format No Frills.

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. wanted to hit the ground running with a refit at 899 College St. – owned by Clifton Blake Group – near Toronto’s Little Italy. It had decided the 15,000-square-foot space was ideal for a small-format No Frills.

Vertical integration changes the real estate game

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May 27, 2025

How luxury gyms aim to reach the next wellness frontier

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May 20, 2025

Montreal welcomes North America’s largest net-zero industrial park

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May 13, 2025

The $53-million Waterloo Eye Institute spans 68,000 square feet and will equip the University of Waterloo’s strong research network with innovative optometric tools and technologies.

The $53-million Waterloo Eye Institute spans 68,000 square feet and will equip the University of Waterloo’s strong research network with innovative optometric tools and technologies.

This new institute is tackling Canada’s growing vision crisis head-on

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May 6, 2025

By mid-2025, 74 of Hudson’s Bay’s department stores will close, along with nearly all its Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5th locations. That’s millions of square feet of new vacancy that can be transformed into multi-use spaces.

By mid-2025, 74 of Hudson’s Bay’s department stores will close, along with nearly all its Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF 5th locations. That’s millions of square feet of new vacancy that can be transformed into multi-use spaces.

Inside the unlikely reinvention of the Canadian department store

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April 29, 2025

Inside the small Alberta town powering Canada’s cold chain revolution

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April 22, 2025

Vesta Properties’ new three-tower, master-planned community – called Broadway on 17th – will be located at the intersection of two main streets at the edge of Calgary’s Beltline.

Vesta Properties’ new three-tower, master-planned community – called Broadway on 17th – will be located at the intersection of two main streets at the edge of Calgary’s Beltline.

Retail, restaurants and rooftops: Calgary’s Beltline is getting a major upgrade

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April 15, 2025

While the rendering is subject to change, Keaton’s House – Paul Paletta Children’s Hospice will be the ninth facility of its kind in Canada and include 10 beds and a variety of services, including day-wellness programs and therapies.

While the rendering is subject to change, Keaton’s House – Paul Paletta Children’s Hospice will be the ninth facility of its kind in Canada and include 10 beds and a variety of services, including day-wellness programs and therapies.

Inside the new children’s hospice that will bring comfort to Hamilton families

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April 8, 2025

Growcer is an Ottawa-based vertical farms supplier with 110 Canadian customers, including First Nations and co-op grocery stores. Its research and development farm, pictured above, is located in the nation’s capital.

Growcer is an Ottawa-based vertical farms supplier with 110 Canadian customers, including First Nations and co-op grocery stores. Its research and development farm, pictured above, is located in the nation’s capital.

Interest in vertical farms grows with demand for Canadian products

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April 1, 2025

Wildwood Nordic Spa – located at MTN House by Basecamp in Canmore, Alta. – will be a wellness sanctuary inspired by nature. Its spa experiences are intended to embody the therapeutic aura of mountains.

Wildwood Nordic Spa – located at MTN House by Basecamp in Canmore, Alta. – will be a wellness sanctuary inspired by nature. Its spa experiences are intended to embody the therapeutic aura of mountains.

Developers cash in on Canada’s hydrotherapy obsession

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March 25, 2025

Bridgemans Services Group’s 650-bed floatel – dubbed MV Isabelle X, moored close to Squamish, B.C. – has been the company’s most challenging to build to date and aims to produce net-zero emissions.

Bridgemans Services Group’s 650-bed floatel – dubbed MV Isabelle X, moored close to Squamish, B.C. – has been the company’s most challenging to build to date and aims to produce net-zero emissions.

Why workers are raving about this B.C.-based floating lodge

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March 18, 2025

Poplar Road K-8 Public School is set to break ground this year in Scarborough and will set an example for future schools when it comes to mass-timber construction.

Poplar Road K-8 Public School is set to break ground this year in Scarborough and will set an example for future schools when it comes to mass-timber construction.

The future of school construction starts in Scarborough

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March 11, 2025

Southwood Circle, located on a former golf course and country club, will sit adjacent to the University of Manitoba and it will be the first urban community development of its kind in Winnipeg.

Southwood Circle, located on a former golf course and country club, will sit adjacent to the University of Manitoba and it will be the first urban community development of its kind in Winnipeg.

University of Manitoba unveils landmark urban community project

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March 4, 2025

While construction of the Inspire Bio Innovations’ first phase is set for completion this summer, the second phase is expected to be finished in 2026. Once done, both buildings will span 185,000 square feet.

While construction of the Inspire Bio Innovations’ first phase is set for completion this summer, the second phase is expected to be finished in 2026. Once done, both buildings will span 185,000 square feet.

Montreal welcomes new life-sciences hub

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February 25, 2025

The Tilley Solar project consists of 70,000 photovoltaic panels that will produce enough clean electricity to power 20,000 typical homes for a year. At its peak, it will generate 280 full-time jobs and $20-million in labour income.

The Tilley Solar project consists of 70,000 photovoltaic panels that will produce enough clean electricity to power 20,000 typical homes for a year. At its peak, it will generate 280 full-time jobs and $20-million in labour income.

The Indigenous-led solar farm redefining Alberta’s energy landscape

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February 18, 2025

Colliers Canada has evaluated more than 500 property technologies, ranging from AI design platforms to air-quality sensors. Of those assessed, more than 90 per cent offer possible cost and time savings.

Colliers Canada has evaluated more than 500 property technologies, ranging from AI design platforms to air-quality sensors. Of those assessed, more than 90 per cent offer possible cost and time savings.

Proptech firms hit ‘reset’ as real-estate industry struggles

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February 11, 2025

Archetype will be Vancouver’s first tri-mix property that blends office, residential and light creative industry all in one place. The development features an eight-storey office tower, a mid-rise residential building and two whole floors dedicated to light industry.

Archetype will be Vancouver’s first tri-mix property that blends office, residential and light creative industry all in one place. The development features an eight-storey office tower, a mid-rise residential building and two whole floors dedicated to light industry.

Vancouver welcomes first tri-mix development

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February 4, 2025

Rebuilding the heartbeat of Old Toronto

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January 28, 2025

Vaughan’s downtown will span 27 acres at the southwest corner of Highway 7 and Jane Street, just south of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC subway station. Plans for the project call for at least 17 towers, including two that would be 69 and 74 storeys.

Vaughan’s downtown will span 27 acres at the southwest corner of Highway 7 and Jane Street, just south of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre TTC subway station. Plans for the project call for at least 17 towers, including two that would be 69 and 74 storeys.

Vaughan sets sights on a towering new downtown

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January 21, 2025

Sacred spaces become modern places as churches get second lives

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January 14, 2025

Plans have been released to transform the area surrounding Montreal’s former Molson Brewery—from the Old Port to the Jacques Cartier Bridge—into a mixed-use neighbourhood that combines life, work and play.

Plans have been released to transform the area surrounding Montreal’s former Molson Brewery—from the Old Port to the Jacques Cartier Bridge—into a mixed-use neighbourhood that combines life, work and play.

Montreal waterfront area gets a billion-dollar transformation

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January 7, 2025

Inside the EY Tower, the lobby features modern amenities and art, including Group of Seven paintings, reflecting the building's blend of history and contemporary design.

Inside the EY Tower, the lobby features modern amenities and art, including Group of Seven paintings, reflecting the building's blend of history and contemporary design.

Toronto office market expects large lease deals in 2025

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December 31, 2024

eStruxture’s AI-capable data centres require much more power than most existing data centres.

eStruxture’s AI-capable data centres require much more power than most existing data centres.

New data centre will be one of Canada’s most powerful

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December 24, 2024

The first phase of Montreal’s $7-billion, mixed-use Royalmount project is an 824,000-square-foot shopping mall that’s located steps away from the Metro subway in a highly trafficked part of the city.

The first phase of Montreal’s $7-billion, mixed-use Royalmount project is an 824,000-square-foot shopping mall that’s located steps away from the Metro subway in a highly trafficked part of the city.

Carbon-neutral mall paves the way for sustainable development

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December 17, 2024

A recent CBRE survey found more companies are looking to grow their office space this year, while fewer are looking to downsize compared to last year.

A recent CBRE survey found more companies are looking to grow their office space this year, while fewer are looking to downsize compared to last year.

What to expect from Canadian commercial real estate in 2025

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December 10, 2024

The new, futuristic-looking Glenbow Museum in Calgary is scheduled to reopen in 2026 and to be rechristened the JR Shaw Centre for Arts and Culture.

The new, futuristic-looking Glenbow Museum in Calgary is scheduled to reopen in 2026 and to be rechristened the JR Shaw Centre for Arts and Culture.

Unlocking the vault: Glenbow Museum’s bold new chapter

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December 3, 2024

Airport Executive Park is a 13-building complex in Richmond, B.C., that recently installed electric heat pumps to replace their gas-fired heating systems.

Airport Executive Park is a 13-building complex in Richmond, B.C., that recently installed electric heat pumps to replace their gas-fired heating systems.

Is Canada running out of time to make its buildings net zero?

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November 26, 2024

Limberlost Place, a striking mass timber building at Queens Quay East and Dockside Drive, is the new addition to George Brown College’s waterfront campus.

Limberlost Place, a striking mass timber building at Queens Quay East and Dockside Drive, is the new addition to George Brown College’s waterfront campus.

How a 10-storey, mass-timber structure serves as a case study for commercial buildings

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November 19, 2024

The view of Toronto’s bustling Financial District is pictured from 121 King St. W.—a recently renovated 26-storey tower.

The view of Toronto’s bustling Financial District is pictured from 121 King St. W.—a recently renovated 26-storey tower.

The office vacancy crisis: Can older buildings compete?

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November 15, 2024

The revised plan for the University of Waterloo’s earth sciences and
chemistry building includes eight customized, modular laboratories, office space for
faculty and graduate students, administrative areas and collaborative workspaces.

The revised plan for the University of Waterloo’s earth sciences and
chemistry building includes eight customized, modular laboratories, office space for
faculty and graduate students, administrative areas and collaborative workspaces.

How lab design is evolving to meet modern research needs

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