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Capital flows shifting as private investors overtake institutions: JLL
Capital shifts as private investors overtake institutions: JLL
Private investors have overtaken institutions, many of which are now in capital recycling mode and selling off assets, as the leading source of equity capital in Canadian commercial real estate in recent years.
Primaris sells stake in Grant Park Shopping Centre for $44M
Primaris (PMZ-UN-T) has announced its second regional mall disposition in two weeks. The REIT said in its Q3 financial results that it has agreed to sell its 50 per cent stake in Grant Park Shopping Centre in Winnipeg.
After a strong year, Ottawa's defence industry looks ahead
It’s been a busy year in Ottawa’s defence industry, with companies bidding on contracts and adapting operations to meet the anticipated demand for domestic suppliers. That activity was spurred by last fall’s federal budget allocating $80B in defence spending.
Building Operations: The Outside Edge Who will carry out the resilience plan?Jessica MilliganPresident, Strathmore |
Nicola partners with iA Financial on GTA industrial building
Nicola Real Estate has announced a joint venture with iA Financial Group on 901 Hopkins St., a fully leased, 293,000-square-foot industrial building in Whitby, Ont. The property is the first investment between the two firms.
Ontario calls for new investors in Niagara casinos
The Ontario government is slashing the tax rate for gambling operators in Niagara as it issues a call for new investors. The announcement is part of the province's multibillion-dollar Destination Niagara strategy, a plan to boost the region’s profile.
Peakhill Capital Peakhill Capital launches Everest, a $750 million CMHC-insured multifamily construction lending programPeakhill Capital announces Everest, a new capital pool dedicated to CMHC-insured multifamily construction lending across Canada. Everest is backed by a $750M initial institutional commitment and provides loans from $4M to $200M for purpose-built rental projects. Sponsored by: Peakhill Capital |
Daniels pivots to lowrise rental with townhome launch
The Daniels Corporation has launched Parkfield Towns, the third phase of its low-carbon, master-planned community in Brampton’s Mount Pleasant Village neighbourhood. Originally planned as an ownership condominium townhome community, Daniels pivoted the 84-unit project to purpose-built rental townhomes.
The height of ambition: How tall should we build towers?
OPINION: Toronto now stands eighth among cities building supertalls – the latest being the 106-storey SkyTower. Will the first mile-high be built because it’s needed, because it’s desired, or simply because some powerful egos decree that it can be?
Builders finding new ways to get shovels in the ground
With demand for newly built homes subdued, developers and builders are searching for alternative ideas on how to fund and bring products to market, such as experimenting with different housing types, financing arrangements and sales strategies.
Mecharm proposes two 30-storey towers in Brampton
Two 30-storey towers would become the tallest buildings in Brampton’s Woodhill area under Mecharm Group’s plans for 9400 Goreway Dr. The proposal pairs the towers with three-storey townhouses on a creek-crossed property beside Claireville Conservation Area.
New report looks at capacity of retail logistics, supply chain
Retail Insider has released its Q3 2026 Logistics & Supply Chain: Capacity Expands as Costs and Trade Risks Shift. The report examines where added capacity and supply-chain flexibility can protect retail service, and when those options become an unnecessary operating expense.
Interactive immersive playground for Oakridge Park mall
A new interactive immersive experience at Oakridge Park mall in Vancouver will let visitors step into a game, using their movements to tackle challenges projected onto the floor. Called “Wonderground,” the space is scheduled to officially open on Monday.
Wendy’s receives $1.4B take-private offer from Trian
Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management has offered to take Wendy’s private in a deal valuing the burger chain at about US$1.4 billion, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday.
GID, StepStone complete $985M industrial portfolio deal
An affiliate of New York-based StepStone Real Estate has formed a joint venture with GID through a US$985-million secondary transaction. The deal covers an eight-million-square-foot industrial portfolio spanning 87 buildings across eight U.S. markets.
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