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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.
Feb 19, 2026
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.
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.
This Toronto Investment Firm Is Filling The Student Housing Gap
Known for finding fresh solutions to city-building challenges, Elysium has recognized an unmet need in the student housing sphere: affordable, high-quality accommodations located close to major post-secondary institutions.
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.
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.
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."
Development Projects
Reserve, Westdale Properties Propose 61 Storeys In Mount Pleasant
Plans from Reserve and Westdale represent the third submission for the site since 2017, and the largest to date, with almost 900 new residential units proposed.
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.
Development Projects
City Council Advances 3 Projects Under ‘Toronto Builds’ Framework
Toronto Builds consolidates the eligibility criteria and requirements of Housing Now, ModernTO, and the parking-to-homes and public developer initiatives.
Condos
Should You Buy A Toronto Condo Right Now? Experts Weigh In
Six months ago, we questioned whether it was a good time to purchase a condo in the GTA, and we tapped the region’s experts for insight. Now we're back with a winter check-in, asking: "how about now?"
Real Estate News
Build Canada Homes Pulls From Public, Private Sectors For Exec Team
“Recruitment for mission-focused priority roles is underway through platforms including GC Jobs," says a spokesperson, "and additional hires will follow as the Agency stands up the teams driving partnerships, Indigenous collaboration, investment, and project delivery.”
Retail
Hudson's Bay Left Behind 15 Million Sq. Ft Of Space. What Happens To It Now?
Liquidating HBC's assets and closing all of its stores was the easy part — and has mostly been completed already. The hard part is determining what to do with the huge blocks of vacant space left in the company’s wake.
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