Real Estate News

​The exterior and interior of the Versante Hotel at 8499 Bridgeport Road in Richmond.
Industry

Lenders Concerned About Owner Of Richmond Versante Hotel As Sales Process Stalls

Owned and operated by Michael Ching and Sunwins, the Versante Hotel at 8499 Bridgeport Road in Richmond became the subject of a foreclosure in January 2024.

Industry

HCRA Denies Licence To Toronto Homebuilder With Links To Albion

A former director of Albion Building Consultant Inc. has been denied a building licence after applying under a numbered company, 9618759 Canada Inc.

Development Projects

Brivia Group To Pay $55M To Cut Social Housing From 60-Storey CURV In Vancouver

​The CURV tower by Brivia Group is set to be one of the tallest towers in Vancouver and the tallest passive housing building in the world.

Industry

Inside Hudson's Bay's "Fully Intertwined" Relationship With RioCan

The Hudson's Bay Company filed for CCAA creditor protection last week and that creditor protection extends to its joint venture with RioCan REIT (TSX: REI.UN) as well.

Other (Canada)

Canada's Population Is Aging, Where Is Everyone Going To Live?

The Government of Canada projects that seniors will account for nearly one quarter of the overall population by 2040.

Policy

Toronto Looks To Defer DCs For “Stalled” Condo Projects With Affordable Units

It’s estimated that up to 3,000 condominium units can be moved through the development review pipeline with the proposed development charges deferral.

Office

Rize Alliance Moving On From The Grid Office Project In Vancouver

​Local developer Rize Alliance acquired the Tim Hortons at 306 Terminal Avenue in Vancouver in 2007 and was planning a 10-storey office building.

Renting

Average Canadian Rent Reaches Lowest Point In Over 18 Months

“Apartment completions are currently running at record highs, while at the same time, population growth has slowed and the economy faces heightened risks due to a potential trade war with the US.”

Retail

Hudson's Bay Facing $1.1B Debt, Granted Creditor Protection To Restructure

​Canada's oldest retailer, the Hudson's Bay Company, filed for and was granted CCAA creditor protection on March 7.