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Industry

STOREYS' Trend Of The Year: The Pivot To Purpose-Built Rentals

Over the last twelve months, many industry professionals have shifted their focus from the embattled condo market to creating more purpose-built rentals.

Development Projects

LJM Hamilton Tower Placed Under Creditor Protection Amid Company's Liquidity Crisis

​LJM Developments completed the LJM Tower at 2782 Barton St E last year, but many buyers did not close on their presales. LJM has also defaulted on several other loans.

Retail

For Shopping Malls, Is Yorkdale’s “Snobbery” Simply A Sign Of The Times?

In a court ruling on February 9, Justice Jessica Kimmel blocked Fairweather-owned brand Les Ailes de la Mode from moving into Yorkdale’s former Hudson’s Bay Company real estate. And from a brand perspective, the decision tracks.

Real Estate News

BC Raises Taxes, Adjusts Housing Investments, And Partners With Build Canada Homes

​The partnership between the federal and provincial governments will see Build Canada Homes contribute $170 million, and BC Housing contribute $640 million.

Real Estate News

CREA: Winter Storms Suppress January Home Sales

“The monthly decline in national home sales was driven primarily by less activity in the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Southwestern Ontario, suggesting that the story was probably more about a historic winter storm than a downshift in demand,” said Shaun Cathcart, CREA’s Senior Economist.

Real Estate News

New (Free) Guide Shows Toronto Homeowners How To Tap Into ‘Missing Middle’

​The guide is designed for those without a formal background in real estate development, but with an interest in densifying their own home or investment property.

Development Projects

Plans Filed For 40- And 45-Storey Residential, Film Studio In Toronto’s Port Lands

Plans from Tepfam Holdings are in keeping with the ongoing efforts to turn the Port Lands neighbourhood of Toronto into a buzzing community and housing hub.

Office

CIBC SQUARE’s Second Bay-And-Front Tower Reaches Full Lease-Up

​Once occupied, 141 Bay Street will be home to organizations spanning institutional investment, banking and financial services, legal and professional services, and natural resources and mining.

Development Projects

Peterson Ups Burnaby Blake Village Project To 5,250 Units As Site Prep Begins

​Peterson is revising the plan for 6800 Lougheed Highway after Burnaby introduced a new OCP and height-based development framework.

Renting

Rental Proving An Anchor In Canadian Real Estate For 2026

Activity on the ground shows rental housing isn’t slowing down. It's a realm of the real estate market that continues to resonate Canada-wide, month after month, in ways that suggest it’s here to stay.

Real Estate News

Eric Lombardi 'More Than Likely' To Cement Run For Ontario Liberal Party Leader: Q&A

​"Ontario can do much better. It should be doing much better. And there's no reason why the next 25 years need to feel like the stagnation of the last 25. We really need a mindset change in this province. We can lead the world."

Industry

Moving Day: January 2026 Industry Hires And Promotions

For your information, reference, and networking needs, here are the moves, hires, and promotions the real estate and development industry saw in January 2026.

Affordable Housing

Vancouver To Develop Affordable Multiplex Via Housing Design Catalogue, Federal Funds

The 12-unit project is set for 3122 SE Marine Drive, will cost $8.5 million, and will make use of both the Housing Accelerator Fund and Affordable Housing Innovation Fund.