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  1. Canadian mortgage industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony is returning for 2023

    Canadian Mortgage Awards: Nominations close on Friday Fergal McAlindenCMP Make sure to get your nominations in ahead of the January 13 deadlineThe Canadian mortgage industry’s most prestigious awards ceremony is returning for 2023 – and the deadline to submit nominations arrives in just a few days.The nomination window for the Canadian Mortgage Awards (CMAs) is […]

  2. Canada’s biggest challenge going forward won’t be job losses in the oilpatch | Jonathan Wilkinson

    Natural resources minister defends plan to transition to green economy Sheena Goodyear CMP Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced new legislation will be coming this year to help transition oil and gas workers into green jobs. (Mike Sudoma/The Canadian Press) As It Happens6:50Natural resources minister defends plan to transition to green economy Canada’s biggest […]

  3. Canadian economy adds 104,000 jobs in Dec, unemployment rate falls to 5.0%

    Canadian economy sees December jobs surge Fergal McAlindenCMP The unemployment rate ticked downwards for the third time in four monthsCanada’s economy saw 104,000 jobs added in December and a slight fall in the unemployment rate to 5.0%, according to new figures from the country’s national statistics agency.An increase in full-time work helped drive that trend, […]

  4. Calgary’s real estate activity and prices have grown compared to pre-pandemic levels

    Calgary Finishes 2022 Strong with Price and Sales Growth: CREB Abbey ColeZOOCASA Despite an annual downward trend from peaks seen earlier in the year, December’s benchmark price of $518,800 is 8% higher than last year, and overall, prices are still over 12% higher than they were a year ago. However, the Calgary Real Estate Board […]

  5. Bank of Canada began to raise interest rates in March whether prices continue to fall in 2023

    The question after a tough 2022: How much further do real estate prices have to fall? Shantae CampbellThe Vancouver Sun

  6. 30,000 sqft industrial in Edmonton sells for $15 Million

    Edmonton Aurora Polaris cannabis facility sold for $15 million Western Investor StaffWestern Investor Built for $50 million four years ago, the 30,000-square-foot grow-op and distribution centre was closed and sold in an off-market deal Aurora Cannabis, Edmonton, for Western Investor   Property type: Industrial Location: 4818 31 St E, Edmonton International Airport, Leduc County, Alberta […]

  7. BC’s increase supply in 2023 to meet housing and immigration targets

    Delivering new Metro Vancouver rentals now next to impossible Claire WilsonWestern Investor Changes will be needed in 2023 to accommodate high costs, interest rates and competitive government programs to meet immigration and housing targets, builders say As British Columbia looks to increase supply in 2023 to meet housing and immigration targets, there are industry concerns […]

  8. 1.03 acres townhouse development sells for $3.2 Million located at Coquitlam, B.C.

    Coquitlam, B.C., one-acre townhouse site sells for $3.2 million Western Investor StaffWestern Investor The Burke Mountain land has a pre-application for residential development in the Smiling Creek neighbourhood plan. Frontline Real Estate Services, Langley, B.C., for Western Investor   Property type: Land for development Location: 1511 Coast Meridian, Coquitlam, B.C. Land size: 1.03 acres Designation: […]

  9. Pent-up demand for travel is fuelling hoteliers growth plans despite ongoing fears of a recession in 2023

    Vancouver hoteliers pursue growth despite recession fears Peter MithamWestern Investor Strong leisure demand drives expansion plans across North America ancouver-based Coast Hotels added five properties to its portfolio in 2022, including the Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA. It’s now looking Stateside for growth opportunities.Coast Hotels Ltd. Pent-up demand for travel is fuelling […]

  10. Pent-up demand for travel is fuelling hoteliers growth plans despite ongoing fears of a recession in 2023

    Vancouver hoteliers pursue growth despite recession fears Peter MithamWestern Investor Strong leisure demand drives expansion plans across North America ancouver-based Coast Hotels added five properties to its portfolio in 2022, including the Coast Calgary Downtown Hotel & Suites by APA. It’s now looking Stateside for growth opportunities.Coast Hotels Ltd. Pent-up demand for travel is fuelling […]