Cities

​Carttera acquired 1266 Queen Street West from Republic Developments earlier this month.
Multifamily

Carttera Buys Queen Street W Project From Republic For $28M, Planning 27 Storeys

Republic Developments had previously received approval for a 24-storey tower at 1266 Queen Street West in Toronto, but Carttera has proposed some revisions, including a pivot from condo to rental.

Hotel

Is The Aparthotel The Future Of Tourism? Vancouver’s Kalido Hospitality Group Thinks So

​After opening Smithe House last October, Kalido Hospitality Group is gearing up for its second Vancouver aparthotel venture: a sister property called Keefer House set to open in Chinatown in July.

People

Toronto CREW Welcomes Four New Faces To Board Of Directors For 2025-2026

Toronto CREW renews its Board of Directors annually, with a call for nominations issued each spring.

Development Projects

Why Vancouver City Council Approved The Commercial-Broadway Safeway Project

Westbank and Crombie REIT have been working on the Commercial-Broadway Safeway redevelopment at 1780 E Broadway for nearly a decade.

Policy

City-Wide Sixplexes, Apartment Infill On Tomorrow’s Housing Committee Agenda

This month’s Toronto Planning and Housing Committee agenda is all about diversifying and expanding housing options in areas already supported by public infrastructure.

Development Projects

SLA And GHD On Their "Nature-Forward" Plans For Villiers Island Revamp

The two companies recently won a bid with Waterfront Toronto to plan the infrastructure and streetscape design for Ookwemin Minising (formerly known as Villiers Island) — one of the largest infrastructure projects in the city.

Real Estate News

Cause For Concern: Toronto Condo Units Already Represent 60% Of Total Inventory

With seven months of inventory currently on the market, Toronto’s new condo segment is far from rebounding.

People

Marvin Teperman Leaves A Lasting Legacy In City-Building

​​The Teperman name has been synonymous with demolition – and subsequent city-shaping – for ever a century.

Calgary

Inside Calgary's First Office-To-Post-Secondary Conversion

Nine floors within the office tower at 801 7th Avenue SW, also known as the Nexen Building, are being converted for the University of Calgary through the City's incentive program.

Community

Hazelview Earns Canada's First Rainbow Registered Accreditation For A Rental

Just in time for Pride Month, Hazelview Properties has secured Canada's first Rainbow Registered accreditation for a residential rental building: Story of Midtown Toronto rental property at 73 and 75 Broadway Avenue.

Profiles

Lucy Maloney On The Renters Office, First Month On Vancouver City Council

OneCity Vancouver's ​Lucy Maloney was elected to Vancouver City Council in April and effectively filled the seat vacated by Christine Boyle.

Development Projects

Burnaby Advances 50-Storey Rental Tower And Community Hub In BC Builds’ Largest Project Yet

The development is set for 7135 Walker Avenue and 7244 Arcola Street in Burnaby and being advanced by Gracorp on behalf of The Neighbourhood Church.