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The project is located on the high-visibility corner of 17th Avenue and Fourth Street S.W., within walking distance of the core and close to many retail outlets and other … Large Pickleball Facility Set to Open in Calgary Alberta & Prairies + Hospitality | March 12, 2025 Mega Courts is preparing to open a new 60,000-square-foot pickleball facility in southeast Calgary on Monday. Located at 5160 68th Ave. S.E., the centre will be among the largest of its kind in the city. The facility features 13 oversized pickleball courts and four tennis courts, addressing the sport’s growing demand. “I discovered pickleball three … Latest National Stories Erskine-Smith Retains Housing Minister Role in Carney Cabinet Canada + Cross Border News + Finance | March 14, 2025 Nate Erskine-Smith has retained his role as federal housing minister in new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s slimmed down cabinet. Erskine-Smith was sworn in Friday, along with Carney and other cabinet ministers at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. In December, Erskine-Smith replaced Sean Fraser because he does not plan to seek re-election. Erskine-Smith had previously announced his … People & Companies News for Week Ending March 14, 2025 Canada + Cross Border News + Finance | March 13, 2025 Connect TeamPaul BubnySenior Content DirectorSarah QuinnVice PresidentJohn HalloranVice President of Creative & MarketingView AllOur ValuesWe understand that we have different backgrounds, ethnicities, experiences, and geographies, and these differences are what make us unique and bring a variety of perspectives that will shine through.Minority SplitGender SplitLearn More Latest Cross Border News Stories Erskine-Smith Retains Housing Minister Role in Carney Cabinet Canada + Cross Border News + Finance | March 14, 2025 Nate Erskine-Smith has retained his role as federal housing minister in new Prime Minister Mark Carney’s slimmed down cabinet. Erskine-Smith was sworn in Friday, along with Carney and other cabinet ministers at Rideau Hall in Ottawa. In December, Erskine-Smith replaced Sean Fraser because he does not plan to seek re-election. Erskine-Smith had previously announced his … People & Companies News for Week Ending March 14, 2025 Canada + Cross Border News + Finance | March 13, 2025 Latest Maritimes Stories Captiva Verde Partnering with Mi’kmaq on 55-Acre Mixed-Use Project Near Moncton Maritimes + Finance | March 1, 2025 Captiva Verde Wellness Corp. has acquired a 49% stake in Matnaggewinu Development Corporation (MDC), a Mi’kmaq-led entity, to advance a major mixed-use project in the Moncton, N.B., area and other Indigenous economic development. The 55-acre mixed-use development site is approximately six kilometres west of Moncton, near the Trans-Canada Highway. Plans for the site include hotels, … Feeds ‘n Needs Opens New Pet Food Store in Hammonds Plains Maritimes + Retail | February 25, 2025 Feeds ‘n Needs has expanded its presence in the Maritimes with a new store in the Halifax suburb of Hammonds Plains, N.S. The store, located at Unit 201, 2071 Hammonds Plains Road, is one of the company’s largest retail spaces, offering an extensive selection of pet supplies, livestock feed, wild bird food, and gardening products. … Latest Ontario Stories PSP Investments to Acquire Minority Stake in GTA Toll Highway for $2.4B Ontario + Industrial | March 13, 2025 The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP) has agreed to acquire a 7.51% minority stake in the 407 Express Toll Route (407 ETR) from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for approximately $2.4 billion. The transaction includes an upfront payment and a deferred portion payable within 18 months. PSP joins CPPIB and Ferrovial in the … Northwest Proposes Third Tower on Medical-Office Site Ontario + Multi-residential Housing | March 12, 2025 Northwest Healthcare Properties REIT has revised its proposal for a mixed-use development on a medical-office site by Fairview Mall Drive in Toronto, Urban Toronto reported. Planning firm Bousfield has filed a revised development plan on Northwest’s behalf with the city, seeking to add a third multi-family residential tower. If all goes according to plan, the … Latest Pacific Canada Stories Vancouver Industrial Vacancy Reaches Highest Level Since 2015 Pacific Canada + Office | March 13, 2025 Greater Vancouver’s industrial real estate market reached its highest point since 2015 at the end of 2024, says a new report from Newmark. The region’s industrial vacancy averaged 2.6%, says the reported authored by Andrew Petrozzi, Newmark’s head of Canadian research, which highlights a shifting market characterized by rising sublease availability and a recalibration in … Ayoub’s Opens New Boutique Store at Park Royal Pacific Canada + Retail | March 12, 2025 Ayoub’s Dried Fruits and Nuts has opened a new boutique-style store at Park Royal Shopping Centre in West Vancouver, B.C. The company describes the location as an upscale shopping experience. “We have redesigned the concept,” said Amir Hosh, the company’s owner. “The store is geared towards gifting, high-end packaging, trays for gatherings, gift baskets, get-togethers, … Latest Quebec Stories Work Suspended on Varennes $1.5B Biomethanol Plant Project Quebec + Industrial | March 13, 2025 Construction has come to a halt on the Recyclage Carbone Varennes (RCV) biomethanol plant development as the company seeks creditor protection, according to multiple reports. The company has been unable to secure the funds needed to complete the $1.5-billion project located in the Montreal suburb of Varennes, Que., according to La Presse and Le Devoir. … Northvolt Montreal Battery Plant Project in Doubt Quebec + Canada + Cross Border News + Industrial | March 12, 2025 The future of a planned Montreal-area EV batter manufacturing plant is in doubt after its owner Northvolt AB filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. The Stockholm-based company announced that it had exhausted all available options and was unable to secure the financial conditions needed to continue operations. A court-appointed trustee will now oversee the sale of …
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