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Vancouver’s commercial real estate (CRE) investment has increased 21% from this point in 2023, says a news Altus Group report. The market has recorded $7.2 billion in transaction volume year-to-date. The robust performance underscores continued investor confidence in the region despite challenges in the broader economic environment, said Altus. However, the third quarter of 2024, …
Edmonton city council has approved a 31-storey rental residential tower project near the downtown core, according to multiple reports. The property is located at 12021 Jasper Avenue N.W. located near Victoria Golf Course. The development will be infill project on the Jasper House apartment building site. The existing building will remain in use as part …
Latest B.C. Student Housing Stories
Western Community College (WCC), Lark Group and ICT Group have broken ground on the first purpose-built on-campus student-housing development in Surrey, B.C. Known as City Centre 5, will stand 23 storeys and is located in Surrey’s Health and Technology District, being developed through a partnership between the three organizations. The residence will provide 810 student …
PC Urban and Harrison Street Asset Management have teamed up to develop a twin-tower healthcare worker-oriented apartment project near Vancouver General Hospital. According to a published report, Harrison Street recently acquired a majority stake in the project from PC Urban for an undisclosed price. Both towers are slated to stand 22 storeys. The project is …
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The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s total net assets climbed 11% to $793.3 billion at the end of its latest fiscal year, the pension-fund manager announced. CPPIB has seen its real-asset portfolio generate a 7.9% annualized net return over the past five years. During the latest fiscal year, CPPIB’s net assets increased by $78.9 billion …
Connect has handed out its first-ever Canadian Transactions of the Year Awards. The awards recognize transactions completed and agreements signed in 2025 — including sales, lease, financing, and development deals and projects — that made an impact on the Canadian commercial real estate market. Connect honoured qualitative, not necessarily quantitative transactions and the organizations and people …
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The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s total net assets climbed 11% to $793.3 billion at the end of its latest fiscal year, the pension-fund manager announced. CPPIB has seen its real-asset portfolio generate a 7.9% annualized net return over the past five years. During the latest fiscal year, CPPIB’s net assets increased by $78.9 billion …
SvN and WW+P have merged into a single global practice focused on regenerative urban planning and design. The internationally reknown design firms’ merger brings together more than 400 design professionals across 12 studios worldwide, combining London-based WW+P’s expertise in infrastructure, architecture and master planning with Toronto-headquartered SvN’s community-first and regenerative planning approach, with a particular …
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Increased military spending is boosting commercial real estate activity in Halifax, says a leading local broker. Craig Snow, co-owner of Remax Nova, told Connect that increased federal spending on military development projects and corresponding private investments are spurring deals in diverse asset classes across the region. Proposed development projects on military lands are making an …
Vancouver’s commercial real estate (CRE) investment has increased 21% from this point in 2023, says a news Altus Group report. The market has recorded $7.2 billion in transaction volume year-to-date. The robust performance underscores continued investor confidence in the region despite challenges in the broader economic environment, said Altus. However, the third quarter of 2024, …
Latest Ontario Student Housing Stories
Toronto’s historic Imperial Pub will serve its last beverage on November 15. The pub will shut down after being in business for 81 years as it makes way for a new redevelopment project involving Toronto Metropolitan University and developer Bazic. The city has approved plans for a 23-storey mixed-use development that will include 336 affordable …
Manulife Investment Management and Cedar Podium Investment Management have announced a partnership to develop a new purpose-built student housing project in Kingston, Ont. The 15-storey residence, located at 283 Queen Street, will feature 178 units with 389 fully furnished bedrooms. Designed to serve Queen’s University students, the building will include amenities such as a fitness …
Latest Quebec Student Housing Stories
Vancouver’s commercial real estate (CRE) investment has increased 21% from this point in 2023, says a news Altus Group report. The market has recorded $7.2 billion in transaction volume year-to-date. The robust performance underscores continued investor confidence in the region despite challenges in the broader economic environment, said Altus. However, the third quarter of 2024, …
Dream Unlimited and its its partner Multifaith Housing Initiative (MHI) have commenced construction on a $310-million multi-residential rental project in Ottawa’s LeBreton Flats area. Known as Odenak, the project is named after the Algonquin Anishinàbe word for “community,” and aims to foster connection and inclusivity. The name was unveiled at the groundbreaking ceremony, which was …











