British Columbia / Alberta

​The commercial podium of Highline Metrotown at 6511 Sussex Avenue in Burnaby.
Industry

Thind Sells Hotel Component At 48-Storey Highline Metrotown For $47.2M

The hotel will be known as Hyatt Place Metrotown and be housed in the 10-storey building podium of Thind's Highline tower in Burnaby.

Appointment Notices

Brett Armstrong Named Managing Director Of Avison Young Vancouver

​Brett Armstrong, who relocated from Toronto to Vancouver a few months ago, takes over the Managing Director role as of December 2.

Industry

Northstar Development To Buy QRD Met Project Under Receivership For $11.6M

Quarry Rock Developments was planning a mixed-use project called The Met at 2245 McAllister Avenue in Port Coquitlam.

Real Estate News

On National Housing Day, A Look Back At The Initiatives That Defined The Past Year

Defined as “a day dedicated to raising awareness about housing and homelessness,” National Housing Day 2024 is a good time to reflect on the fact that importance is being put on restoring housing affordability and stability for Canadians — an indisputably tall order.

Industry

What BC Developers Really Think About Another NDP Term

One of BC’s top developers made waves in the last days of the provincial election campaign by urging everyone to vote BC Conservative in order to end an NDP regime headed by Premier David Eby that he called a blight on the economy and more.

Breaking News

Duck Island, Home Of Richmond Night Market, Subject Of $90M Foreclosure

​Duck Island, located along the Fraser River and leased to the Richmond Night Market, was set for redevelopment by Jingon International Development Group.

Meet The Agent

Meet The Agent: Maggi Thornhill, Engel & Völkers Whistler

It's time to say "Hello" to Maggi Thornhill of Engel & Völkers franchise for the Sea to Sky Corridor and the Sunshine Coast, who focusses on Whistler.

Opinion

Beyond Buildings: How Third Space's Net Zero Plan Aims to Tackle Vancouver’s Climate Crisis

From embodied carbon to operational carbon from energy use, Third Space's Net Zero Transition Plan addresses the entire building lifecycle, writes Leo Glaser, Director, Net Zero & Planet Impact.

Industry

Thind Facing Two More Receiverships, Owes $220M To KingSett

​The receivership application was filed by KingSett Capital against Thind's Highline and Minoru Square projects.

Construction

Ontario Homebuilding Lagged Behind Other Provinces For The Last 6 Years, Study Finds

Ontario has consistently ranked in the bottom half of provinces in terms of homebuilding per capita over the last six years — the data for 2024 being an indicator that things are only getting worse.

Industry

Thind's District Northwest In Surrey Placed Under Receivership With $85M Debt

​The District Northwest project by Thind Properties is set for 13438 105A Avenue in Surrey and consists of two high-rise towers.

Real Estate News

Housing Starts Rise 8% In October, Still Not On Track To Restore Affordability

According to CMHC, housing starts across Canada shifted up from 223,391 units in September to 240,761 units this October, though the six-month trend remains "flat."