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After years of record in-migration and limited supply, Calgary’s rental market is showing signs of balance. The surge of new purpose-built rental completions has created more choice and stabilized conditions—giving tenants additional options and creating a more balanced environment for landlords. In Calgary vacancy has eased from ~1.4% (2023) to ~4.6% (2024) as a record 21,000+ housing completions—nearly 9,000 purpose-built rentals—came online. This wave is moderating rent

Calgary led Western Canada in office investment for the first half of 2025, recording $479 million across 26 transactions. That’s more...

One year after Calgary’s $3 billion hailstorm—Canada’s second costliest natural disaster—YYC Calgary International Airport is still...

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 operating under Rogers Business branding, with InfraRed, a Sun Life company, managing the infrastructure. RENX. “Rogers to sell 9 Canadian data centres to InfraRed Capital.” Published August 2025. https://renx.ca/rogers-to-sell-9-canadian-data-centres-to-infrared-capital #YYCRE #CalgaryCRE #CVPartners #DataCentres #DigitalInfrastructure #Infr

Calgary’s July 13 hailstorm caused an estimated $92 million in insured damages, with vehicles accounting for 65% of all claims, according...

Canada’s global pension investment giant is unifying its brand. Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), one of North America’s...

Happy Belly Food Group (OTCQB: HBFGF) continues to grow its national QSR footprint with the signing of a new franchise agreement for its Heal Wellness brand in Calgary’s Britannia neighbourhood. This marks the brand’s 7th Calgary location and 10th in Alberta, part of a broader 15-unit provincial rollout. Slated to open in Q4 2025, the new store is strategically located just off Elbow Drive—positioned to benefit from a steady blend of residential foot traffic and nearby daytim

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust has announced the acquisition of The Arch, a 158-suite high-rise residential community located in...

The parcel, located on 15th Avenue and 7th Street SW, comprising Mona Lisa Art Supply (9,337 sq. ft.) and JB Court (4,583 sq. ft.) on an 11,800 sq. ft. lot, was offered at $4,495,000 and sold for $5,550,000.

First National Financial is being acquired for $2.9 billion by private equity giants Birch Hill Equity Partners and Brookfield Asset Management. Founders Stephen Smith and Moray Tawse will retain minority stakes, while CEO Jason Ellis and the leadership team stay on to manage over $153B in mortgages across 325,000+ clients. Winnipeg Sun. “Birch Hill, Brookfield buying First National Financial in $2.9-billion deal.” Published August 2025. https://winnipegsun.com/pmn/birch-hill

Despite a modest year-over-year dip, Canada remains among the top global commercial real estate markets—ranking ninth worldwide with an...

Toronto-based Allied Properties REIT is acquiring full ownership of the M4 office building in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant, buying out...

Expected to create 1,600 jobs, cut 3.4M tonnes of emissions, and add $233M to the economy by 2027. Funded through the TIER program and managed by Emissions Reduction Alberta, these projects include carbon nanofibers from woodchips, polyethylene recycling by NOVA Chemicals, and waste-to-fiber conversion by Hughes Energy Group. Environment + Energy Leader. “Alberta Invests $49M in Circular Economy Projects.” Published July 23, 2025. https://environmentenergyleader.com/stories/a

A decade after a previous plan was shelved, QuadReal Property Group is reviving its vision for Eau Claire's last two surface parking...

Prairie Economic Gateway Seeks National Fast-Track Status Mayor Jyoti Gondek is calling on the federal government to fast-track Calgary’s...

Investor demand for stabilized retail in smaller urban centres continues to show strength, with the recent sale of Plaza 43, an 11,315 sq. ft. strip mall in Vernon, BC, attracting multiple offers shortly after hitting the market. Sale Price: $3,977,000 Occupancy: 100% (including anchor tenant Circle K) Zoning: CMUB – Commercial Mixed-Use Business Lot Size: 1.34 acres This transaction reflects investor confidence in smaller markets, particularly when retail assets offer fu

Montreal-based eStruxture Data Centers has secured $1.35 billion in total debt financing , marking the largest Canadian-only data-centre...

A new regional initiative to attract international investment and drive long-term economic growth. Led by Calgary Economic Development, the three-year program will support shared research, investor services, and regional marketing to position the Calgary region as North America’s most investment-ready location. Airdrie City View. “Council approves Invest Greater Calgary pilot program.” Published July 2025. https://www.airdriecityview.com/rocky-view-news/council-approves-inves

In a landmark vote, Denver City Council repealed mandatory parking minimums for new housing and development projects—becoming one of the...

While Alberta continues to lead the country in net migration, the pace is slowing. In Q1 2025, the province welcomed 10,268 international...