British Columbia / Alberta
Development Projects
Bid To Take Over Thind's District Northwest Collapses As Presale Buyers Back Out
BM Group had submitted a stalking horse bid to buy Thind's District Northwest project in Surrey under receivership, but the deal hinged on presales.
Jun 20, 2025
Multifamily
"The Entire Country Is Looking At Us": Inside Alberta's Hot Multi-Family Market
All kinds of records were set in Calgary and Edmonton last year, as multi-family assets become a "safe haven" asset class.
Development Projects
How PBA Group Converted A Calgary Office Tower Into The Element Hotel
The project is the first office-to-hotel conversion project to proceed under the City of Calgary's incentive program and the Element Hotel is now open.
Renting
One-Third Of Canadian Renters Say They Don't Have Plans To Buy A Home
Despite improving affordability, it's still a mixed bag when it comes to renters' sentiments regarding homeownership.
This $9M Seaside BC Estate Is What Daydreams Are Made Of
Perched above the storied shoreline of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast, 1887 Lower Road is the kind of retreat that captures the region’s most coveted offering: a seamless fusion of luxury, nature, and soul-soothing privacy.
Retail
Ruby Liu To Buy 3 Hudson's Bay Leases At Central Walk's Malls In BC For $6M
The leases pertain to the stores at the Mayfair Shopping Centre, Woodgrove Centre, and Tsawwassen Mills in British Columbia.
Development Projects
BGO Joins Anthem On 2-Acre Coquitlam Rental Project After $22M Purchase
Anthem Properties acquired the 1184 Inlet Street property in Coquitlam, located near Lafarge Lake, back in 2021 for $22,350,000.
Policy
"Room To Be More Bold": Why We Need To Expand The FTHB GST Rebate
Because the current rebate is proposed to apply exclusively to first-time home buyers, some point out that its impacts would be muted.
Vancouver
VSB Submits Application For New Elementary School In Olympic Village
The new elementary school at Olympic Village was announced in 2024 and is set for 215 West 1st Avenue.
Urbanity Fair
What Would A G7 Of Housing Look Like?
We treat housing as a local issue, managed by cities and provinces — but what if we approached it with the same level of international urgency, cooperation, and learning as we do other G7 priorities?
Policy
Burnaby Mayor Pushing Province To Repeal Single Egress Stairway Change
Mayor of Burnaby Mike Hurley, formerly a fireman, is now one of the larger voices pushing back against the single egress stairways change to the BC Building Code.
Construction
Canadian Housing Starts Flat In May, At Lowest Level Since '09 In Ontario
After surging 30% month over month in April, the seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts remained more or less flat in May, as markets in Ontario and BC continued to weaken.
Real Estate News
A ‘Delayed Turnaround’? Canadian Home Sales See First Gain Since November
The monthly increase in national home sales was led by activity in the Toronto Area, Calgary, and Ottawa.
Burnaby
Burnaby's Central Park District Taking Shape With Wave Of High-Rise Completions
Bosa Properties recently completed two towers near Central Park and Anthem is set to complete two this year, while Polygon, Concord, and Wesgroup all also have projects in the area.
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