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Nine New Office Conversions Signal Downtown Calgary Reinvention

Downtown Calgary is taking a bold stride toward reinvention as the City of Calgary announces nine new office-to-residential conversion projects, adding to what has been a landmark year of transformation for the city’s core. These projects form part of a larger strategy that has already seen significant progress in 2025 and sets the stage for further momentum in 2026. The nine newly announced conversions will redevelop approximately 947,000 sq. ft. of office space and deli

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Calgary Ranks Among Top Film Cities as Production Activity Expands

Calgary has secured the No. 5 spot on MovieMaker’s Best Cities for Moviemakers 2025 , reinforcing the city’s rise as a North American production hub. With global-profile projects such as The Last of Us and Fargo , expanded provincial tax incentives (22%–30%), and crews skilled in all-season production, Calgary continues to gain international attention. Recent momentum includes the Cannes-featured Die My Love , filmed in Calgary and now in global release — highlighting the

1 day ago

Alberta Signals New Pathways for Powering AI Data Centres

Alberta’s government is proposing amendments to Bill 8 that would give the province more flexibility in how large-load users — including AI data centres — connect to the grid. The changes would allow certain projects to pursue self-supply or bilateral power arrangements, opening a potential path for new data centre development despite current grid-capacity constraints. For Calgary and the surrounding region, these changes could be significant. Data centres require high-load

2 days ago

Alberta Leads Canada in Catastrophic Weather Losses

A new TD Economics report highlights a growing national challenge, while Ontario has experienced the greatest number of catastrophic weather events since 1983, Alberta has endured the largest share of insured losses. Ontario accounted for about 36% of catastrophic events between 1983 and 2024, followed closely by Alberta at 32%. But Alberta’s impact is far deeper. The province represents 42% of all insured catastrophic losses in Canada over the same period — more than Ontar

3 days ago

Multi-Residential Project Re-Zoning Marks Major Shift Toward Medical-Support Housing in Vancouver

This new application represents a significant shift from the previously approved 28-storey tower with 258 purpose-built rental homes. Under the revised proposal: 58 moderate-income rental units will be retained, consistent with the prior approval. The 200 market rental units will be replaced with 200 “temporary accommodation for medical care” units, supporting patients and families travelling to Vancouver for specialized health services. Jameson Development Corp. and the Fi

4 days ago

Calgary’s Free-Fare Zone at Risk After TD Ends Sponsorship

Calgary’s downtown free-fare zone is now uncertain after TD Bank ended its naming-rights sponsorship two years early. The program, allowing no-cost CTrain travel along 7 th Avenue, has long supported downtown workers, residents and visitors. With transit fare restructuring also under discussion at the City, it now faces a key decision on whether to continue funding the free-fare zone on its own. For now, Calgary Transit says the service will remain in place. Follow Clear

Nov 28

Canada’s Hotel Industry Sees Strong Gains in 2025

Canada’s hotel sector delivered one of its strongest months of the year in October, with national occupancy reaching 69.8%, Average Daily Rate climbing 7.0% to $214.09, and RevPAR rising 9.2% to $149.49. The East Coast helped drive that momentum: Newfoundland and Labrador posted double-digit gains in both occupancy and RevPAR, while Nova Scotia recorded a 10.7% increase in ADR. Toronto also saw exceptional performance, with ADR up 14.8% — a lift supported by the recent Blue

Nov 27

Global Capital Eyes Canada’s Office and Industrial Assets

Spanish billionaire Amancio Ortega, founder of Zara and controlling shareholder of Inditex, continues to expand his Canadian real estate footprint through his investment firm, Pontegadea. Over the past decade, Ortega has steadily acquired a collection of high-quality office and industrial assets across major Canadian markets. His Canadian purchases include: • 150 Bloor St. West, Toronto (2014) — Acquired for $255 million • Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto (2022) — Landmark office

Nov 25

Small Business Optimism Rebounds in November

The latest CFIB Business Barometer shows long-term small business confidence rising to 55.5, supported by holiday-season expectations — though still just below the historical average. Short-term sentiment remains soft, and cost pressures continue to shape decision-making: 56% of firms cite insufficient demand as a key constraint. 72% report taxes and regulatory burden as major challenges. Price-increase expectations eased to 2.5%, with wage expectations steady at 2.2%. Fo

Nov 24

Canada Signs Major Deal to Cut Inter-jurisdictional Trade Barriers

A landmark agreement has been reached between the federal government and all 13 provinces and territories to significantly reduce the regulatory and administrative red-tape that currently hinders trade of tens of thousands of goods across Canada. Businesses will soon find it easier to sell their products across all provinces and territories thanks to fewer overlapping rules. The deal aligns with broader efforts to modernize regulation and boost productivity—regulatory burde

Nov 21