Canada

The Alberta Utilities Commission has rejected the power plant application for Synapse’s proposed $10-billion data-centre development in Olds, Alta., ruling the facility would be too close to the surrounding community. Synapse sought approval for a 1,400-megawatt natural gas plant and 600 emergency diesel generators with another 1,800 megawatts of capacity. The electricity would serve a …

Alberta’s construction market is expected to lean increasingly on non-residential development over the next decade as housing activity cools from its current highs. BuildForce Canada’s 2026-2035 outlook projects non-residential construction investment will rise through most of the forecast period, driven by commercial and institutional buildings as well as major engineering projects. “Alberta’s construction outlook continues …

A 2.4-acre factory property on Kingsway in East Vancouver could eventually come into play as Purdys Chocolatier considers how and where to modernize its manufacturing operations. Purdys has not announced a move from 2777 Kingsway, but a recent job posting indicates the review has moved beyond a general exploration. The company is seeking a project …

Doka Canada has signed a 10-year lease for a major industrial property on Annacis Island in Delta, B.C., doubling the construction supplier’s Metro Vancouver footprint. The company will occupy Grosvenor’s property at 830 Carlisle Rd., a roughly 15.3-acre site containing approximately 167,000 square feet of warehouse and office space. The property was previously occupied by …

The Alberta Utilities Commission has rejected the power plant application for Synapse’s proposed $10-billion data-centre development in Olds, Alta., ruling the facility would be too close to the surrounding community. Synapse sought approval for a 1,400-megawatt natural gas plant and 600 emergency diesel generators with another 1,800 megawatts of capacity. The electricity would serve a …

Canada’s restaurant-supply warehouse sector could get a major new player, with Sysco planning to bring the Restaurant Depot concept north of the border after completing its proposed US$29.1-billion acquisition of parent company Jetro Holdings. The format typically requires roughly 100,000 square feet, according to Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, giving a potential Canadian rollout a sizeable …

Canada’s restaurant-supply warehouse sector could get a major new player, with Sysco planning to bring the Restaurant Depot concept north of the border after completing its proposed US$29.1-billion acquisition of parent company Jetro Holdings. The format typically requires roughly 100,000 square feet, according to Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, giving a potential Canadian rollout a sizeable …

Toronto-based Invesque has sold two seniors-housing properties in Pennsylvania for US$39.8 million as it continues to reduce its North American real estate portfolio. The company said the properties were sold Aug. 10 but did not identify the assets, buyer or individual sale prices. The transaction was disclosed Wednesday as part of Invesque’s second-quarter financial results. …

Amazon is developing a $200-million operations hub in Dartmouth that would become its largest fulfilment centre east of Ontario. The proposed two-storey building would have a footprint of more than 1.2 million square feet on approximately 82 acres in Burnside Industrial Park. Amazon bought the property for $25.2 million in 2026 and will own the …

Fredericton-based Plaza Retail, one of the Maritimes’ most prominent shopping-centre owners, said Thursday that additional parties have expressed interest in a potential transaction, prompting the trust to broaden its strategic review. The review could result in a sale of Plaza, a merger or other business combination, or the sale of some or all of its …

Stellantis is considering selling its Brampton assembly plant and intends to discuss a potential transaction with another company, according to Unifor. The automaker informed the union of its plans on Aug. 12, Unifor said in a public statement. Stellantis has not issued formal written notice of a closure or sale, which requires at least one …

Ottawa and Ontario are investing $1 billion in infrastructure for municipalities that do not levy development charges, potentially opening new land for residential, mixed-use and commercial development in smaller Ontario markets. The new Non-Development Charge Municipalities Stream will fund roads, bridges, water systems and other infrastructure needed to support housing growth. Applications open Oct. 29. …

Groupe HD is entering Quebec’s private seniors’ housing market with plans for several Montreal developments, even as the province says nearly 100 residences have stopped operating annually since 2020. The Montreal developer has partnered with Groupe Patrimoine, an established seniors’ residence operator, beginning with a 415-unit project on the Island of Montreal. Its location, investment …

Primaris REIT is moving ahead with a $19-million redevelopment of the former Hudson’s Bay store at Galeries de la Capitale in Quebec City, part of a plan announced Thursday to convert the vacant anchor space into a new multi-tenant retail and restaurant wing. The project will bring several new tenants to the former department store, …

Wesbild has halted a planned six-tower, 2,000-unit multi-residential development in Port Coquitlama, B.C. The master-planned project, known as PoCoPlace, was slated for the corner of Lougheed Highway and Westwood Street and would have included significant retail space and amenities. Phase 1 had been slated to include a 37-storey rental tower and a 35-storey condominium tower, …