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Two new developments in the Toronto waterfront revitalization announced
1) MVVA selected as design lead for York Quay project Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates (MVVA) has been selected to lead the transformation of York Quay based in part on their innovative proposal to design an underground parking garage…
Aon Risk Services acquires Allied North America
Aon Risk Services, the risk management and insurance brokerage business of Aon Corporation, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Allied North America, one of the largest independent surety and construction…
CREW Montreal’s 2009 Awards of Excellence recognize the success of Montreal women in…
CREW Montreal handed out their first annual Awards of Excellence recently at a gala at the Parquet of the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, celebrating the achievements of three women in the commercial real estate…
CUI recognizes brownfield projects across Canada with 2009 Brownie Awards (October 27, 2009)
This past Monday evening, awards were presented in seven categories at the 9th annual CUI Brownie Awards. Dino Chiesa, chairman of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), announced winners from five provinces across Canada,…
Show us the “Buy American” deal before signing it, demands Council of Canadians
News of an imminent Canada-U.S. procurement agreement that would carve out exemptions from 'Buy American' conditions for Canadian companies bidding on U.S. state contracts should be handled with skepticism, not all-out celebration, warns…
Call for presentations about parking construction, design, operations and management
The International Parking Institute (IPI) has launched a call for presentations from those involved with all aspects of parking construction, design, operations and management that illustrate case studies, illuminate important issues, bring…
Scott’s REIT reports strongest-ever quarterly financial results
Small-box retail properties owner Scott's REIT reported its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. Second Quarter 2009 Financial Highlights Revenue increased 17.8 per cent to $5.1 million Net operating income…
Urban Land Institute names new Chief Executive Officer
Patrick L. Phillips, President and Chief Executive Officer of ERA AECOM (formerly Economics Research Associates), has been selected as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Urban Land Institute, a global research and education organization…
Brookfield launches US$4 billion real estate turnaround consortium
Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Brookfield Properties Corporation announced the formation of a US$4 billion Investor Consortium dedicated to investing in under-performing real estate. The Consortium will invest in equity and debt in…
Municipal land-grabbing powers should be curtailed, says Frontier Centre for Public Policy
The Frontier Centre for Public Policy has released a study from policy analyst Joseph Quesnel which looks at the practice of municipal expropriation for economic development. In his study, Quesnel argues that this practice must be curbed as…