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Conservatory Group Lists 61-Property Ontario Portfolio
A landmark Canadian sale process is now underway for the Conservatory Group’s 61-property Ontario portfolio, encompassing residential, commercial, industrial, and development land across the Greater Toronto Area and surrounding municipalities. The disposition represents one of the largest Canadian multi-asset offerings in decades. For Calgary and Western Canada, the sale may present opportunities for Alberta investors seeking to diversify into long-term redevelopment and mi
Marriott Ends Partnership as Sonder Enters Bankruptcy
Marriott International has ended its licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings, prompting the short-term rental operator to file for Chapter 7 liquidation. The move marks the collapse of one of the most prominent hotel-apartment hybrid models in North America. For Calgary’s evolving hospitality and mixed-use market, the news reinforces the need for financially resilient models as more adaptive reuse and conversion projects come online. Connect with Clearview: For market news
Water Tower District Transforms Former Industrial Site in Winnipeg
Water Tower District is entering a new chapter as a large-scale mixed-use development in Winnipeg, converting a former industrial brownfield into a vibrant urban community. Project highlights: A 165-acre infill site in St. Boniface formerly occupied by the Canada Packers meat-packing plant and other industrial uses. Planned land use includes approximately 70 acres of light to medium industrial development, about 25 acres for multi-family residential, 21 acres for commerci
Farmland Values Continue to Strengthen Across the Prairies — Including Corridors Surrounding Calgary
Farmland across Alberta continues to show steady appreciation, particularly in the key agricultural and development corridors surrounding Calgary. According to Western Investor (Oct. 2025), the Prairies have outpaced much of Canada in farmland demand, supported by resilient commodity prices, succession planning, and sustained investor confidence. Alberta’s data reinforces this trend, with broad-based growth across soil classes and regions. The Government of Alberta’s 202
Alberta Firms on Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2025
The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business has released its Top Growing Companies of 2025 , and Alberta is strongly represented. Calgary highlights include: Valeura Energy (#1 overall) – 20,064% three-year revenue growth. PurposeMed (#23) – virtual health care provider. Helcim (#44) – cloud-based payment platform. Saturn Oil & Gas (#49) – energy producer. Goodlawyer (#50) – legal services platform. Virtuous Circle Counselling (#60) – therapy services. Rayner Constructio
G2S2 and Armco Acquire Calgary’s First Tower
Downtown Calgary’s 28-storey First Tower has been acquired by G2S2 Capital Inc. and its affiliate Armco Group of Companies. The...
Canada’s Economic Outlook – Fall 2025
Deloitte projects Canada will avoid a recession in 2025, with GDP growth of 1.3% this year and 1.7% in 2026. Rates: The Bank of Canada is...
Imperial Oil Downsizing
Imperial Oil is moving ahead with plans to downsize as part of a broader restructuring effort. The company says the changes are aimed at...
Calgary Office-to-Residential Conversion Sells for $7.5M
United Place, an 88,000-sq.-ft. office building at 808 4th Ave. SW, has sold for $7.5 million. Built in 1975, the property will be...
Gracorp and Harrison Street have completed Encore
A 16-storey, 440-bed student housing tower and the tallest building in Calgary’s University District. Built to Built Green Gold standards...
Ravelin Expands GTA Office Portfolio
Ravelin Properties (formerly Slate Office REIT) has acquired the remaining 25% interest in Commerce West (Etobicoke) and Gateway Centre...
Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre just received $10 million in public-private funding
expanding its mission of accelerating low-carbon energy innovation. Located in The Ampersand, the ETC has supported over 60 startups and...
Labour Market Update | Calgary Economic Region – August 2025
Calgary’s labour force grew 4.2% year-over-year, adding 41,600 jobs, with strong gains in professional, scientific, and technical...
The average Canadian renter now has a credit score of 694
Above the major banks’ 680 mortgage approval threshold, but still below the average homeowner’s 764. Despite credit eligibility, high...
Belmont Retail – September 2025
Anthem Properties and Harbour Equity have formed their first joint venture to develop a new 145,000 sf open-air retail centre at 480...
Canada’s Big Six banks enter Q3 earnings season with valuations 15% above historical averages
Despite rising unemployment and slow GDP growth. Analysts warn that elevated prices may be out of sync with economic conditions, as banks...
TD Bank will require employees to work from the office four days a week starting November 3
joining other major Canadian banks ramping up in-person mandates. The new policy applies to corporate tower staff, with executives...
More balance. More options. An evolving market.
After years of record in-migration and limited supply, Calgary’s rental market is showing signs of balance. The surge of new...
Rogers is selling nine of its Canadian data centres to InfraRed Capital Partners
This is to help pay down debt from its $26B Shaw acquisition. The Tier 2 and 3 facilities—offering up to 49MW of capacity—will continue...

