British Columbia / Alberta
Economy
Bank Of Canada Cuts Interest Rate To 2.50% After Three Consecutive Holds
This follows three consecutive holds from the central bank in April, June, and July.
Sep 17, 2025
Construction
Housing Starts Fall 16% In August, Pointing To Construction Slowdown
"If sustained, this adjustment in the level of housing starts would be consistent with both our forecast and current market intelligence indicating a slowdown in the pace of housing construction."
Development Projects
Holborn Submits Plans For 3 Tallest Towers In Vancouver, Including Supertall Hotel
The three towers proposed by Holborn are set for 501 and 595 W Georgia Street in Vancouver and include a 63-storey tower, a 68-storey tower, and a 79-storey tower.
Finance
Where Every Big Bank Stands On Wednesday's Interest Rate Announcement
We could be looking at a quarter-point interest rate cut this week, but a strong inflation reading on Tuesday could change the name of the game.
Modern Ease Meets Elegance At This Rosedale Family Home
Set along one of Rosedale’s most admired streets is a rare find: a home that honours its heritage while embracing thoughtful, design-forward updates.
Real Estate News
Montreal, Ottawa Lead National Home Sales To Best August Since 2021
National home sales have picked up 12.5% since March, and CREA economists are optimistic for a more active fall.
People
Ana Bailão Named Inaugural CEO Of Build Canada Homes
The former Toronto deputy mayor and housing advocate will lead Ottawa’s new federal housing entity, which Prime Minister Carney launched with $13B in funding on Sunday.
Policy
Build Canada Homes Launches With $13B In Funding And First Round Of Projects
The launch of Build Canada Homes comes after Mark Carney pledged to create a new federal housing entity during the election.
Listed Commercial
Connect Centre And Tower Development At Edmonton ICE District Listed For Sale
Avison Young and TD Cornerstone are marketing the Connect Centre — home to Loblaws CityMarket — along with air rights for a future high-rise next to Rogers Place.
Industry
Rennie Launches New Commercial Real Estate Brokerage
Real estate services firm rennie has had commercial brokers for some time, but is now officially launching a commercial real estate brokerage called Rennie Commercial.
Multifamily
CAPREIT Sells International Plaza In North Van To Squamish Nation For $54.2M
The International Plaza Apartments in North Vancouver sit on reserve land and the transaction brings the property back under Squamish Nation ownership.
Development Projects
Beedie Submits New Design For Controversial Keefer Street Project In Chinatown
Ten years in the making, the 105 Keefer development has faced pushback, politics, and the courts. Beedie is trying again — with a new architect and design.
Industry
How Real Estate Podcasts Are Meeting Canadians' Demand For Answers
"The industry is infamous for tiptoeing around stuff... but people are really craving genuine discussions about what's happening."
Industry
Exclusive: Keltic Development CEO Explains How Nexus Landed In Receivership
CEO Rachel Lei says Masimo’s withdrawal and loan amendments from SHAPE Capital left Keltic struggling to keep Nexus on track.
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