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  Dundee REIT beats analyst expectations

  February 23rd, 2010 - 15 h 46

    The REIT’s full-year FFO – a key net income measurement used by real estate firms –grew to $67.63 million, up from $64.65 million in 2008. “2009 turned out to be a very good year for Dundee REIT,” said CEO Michael Cooper in a...

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  PCL wins $18.7M Cliff Plant job

  February 23rd, 2010 - 14 h 35

  Earlier this month, PCL Constructors Canada received an $18.7-million contract to build an extension to the existing temporary boiler plant – located in a parking lot adjacent to the Supreme Court – and install three superheated boilers....

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  R.W. Tomlinson buys stake in gold exploration firm

  February 23rd, 2010 - 14 h 29

  R.W. Tomlinson, which is also involved in aggregate extraction and processing, as well as asphalt and concrete production, filed an early warning report of its investment in Upper Canada Gold Corp., formerly known as Washmax Corp., earlier this...

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  Top Ottawa construction permits in January

  February 23rd, 2010 - 12 h 28

  LOWE'S (5577 Hazeldean Rd.) Contractor: To be let Description: Construct a one-storey commercial building. Value: $8,900,000 Square footage: 142,805   HOMESENSE, WINNERS, MICHAELS (5617 Hazeldean Rd.) Contractor: To...

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  Envision's IONA wins $450,000 BC deal

  February 23rd, 2010 - 9 h 03

  Ottawa-based The envision Group – which operates a clutch of environmental construction - businesses that are largely focused in Western Canada – said the B.C. municipality has awarded a $450,000 deal to its wholly owned, Calgary-based IONA...

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  Mitel shopping for new office space

  February 22nd, 2010 - 9 h 56

    While Mitel is “assessing all its options,” the local technology anchor has no plans to move its corporate headquarters outside Ottawa, says company spokesperson Danielle McNeil. Mitel’s lease is up for renewal in February 2011. The...

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  Developers file plans for Little Italy condo towers

  February 19th, 2010 - 14 h 02

  Mastercraft Starwood purchased the one-acre lot on Champagne Avenue, backing onto the O-Train tracks just north of Carling Avenue, last fall for $5.6 million. The developer has filed a rezoning application to allow it to build a 24-storey tower...

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  Ottawa real estate returns tops in Canada

  February 19th, 2010 - 10 h 45

    The International Property Databank’s annual Canadian index recorded a national total return of negative 0.3 per cent. That’s down from 3.7 per cent in 2008 and marks the first time the index has dipped into negative territory since...

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  UPDATE: Council rezones land for downtown office tower

  February 18th, 2010 - 16 h 45

    The 1.07-acre property is located on the west side of Bank Street, between Laurier Avenue and Slater Street, adjacent to the two Standard Life Centre towers. Those building and the development site are co-owned by Morguard Real Estate...

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  Ottawa-Gatineau marks strongest new housing price growth in December

  February 11th, 2010 - 8 h 59

  The local new housing price index rose 1.8 per cent over the 12 months leading up to December 2009, a significant spike compared to the flat year-over-year prices seen in November. On a month-over-month basis, prices rose 0.8 per cent, the report...

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Other news

• February 9th, 2010 RioCan Q4 profit drops to $28M
• February 8th, 2010 Ottawa apartment starts plunge 89% in January, pulling down overall construction activity
• February 4th, 2010 UPDATE: Ottawa sees 2009 hike in building permits, despite December decrease
• February 3rd, 2010 Fourth month of double-digit gains for Ottawa resale market in January
• February 1st, 2010 Environmental construction firm wins $3.38M deal with Lethbridge College
• January 29th, 2010 Dharma Developments, city, reach settlement on Stittsville mixed-use project
• January 29th, 2010 Local firms pick up $3.54M in school construction contracts
• January 27th, 2010 Top Ottawa construction permits in December
• January 27th, 2010 Morguard says shares undervalued, announces unit buyback
• January 25th, 2010 Ottawa industrial leasing ‘slows substantially’ in Q4
• January 25th, 2010 Kanata office market heats up
• January 18th, 2010 Downtown apartment building sells for $4.4M
• January 15th, 2010 Mattamy, city to swap lands
• January 15th, 2010 Extendicare REIT announces $75M bought deal issue
• January 14th, 2010 Taggart, Urban Capital plan redevelopment of McLeod Medical Building

• January 11th, 2010 Taggart sells 21.7 acres to Montfort for Orleans ‘Health Hub’
• January 11th, 2010 Ottawa's building permit gain third-highest in country in November: StatsCan
• January 11th, 2010 Richcraft applies to demolish derelict downtown properties
• January 11th, 2010 Soaring December growth isn't enough to boost weak 2009 housing construction numbers
• January 11th, 2010 LOOK AHEAD 2010: Renovators fear 'devastating' HST fallout
• January 11th, 2010 LOOK AHEAD 2010: Carleton prepares for $16M library facelift
• January 11th, 2010 LOOK AHEAD 2010: Ottawa’s commercial real estate market in 2010
• January 8th, 2010 Fairview Towers sell for $17.5M
• January 8th, 2010 Kanata office market bargains coming to a close: Colliers
• January 7th, 2010 Modest growth expected in 2010 for Ottawa housing market: Royal LePage
• January 6th, 2010 Housing sales rise 7.4% in Ottawa for 2009
• December 17th, 2009 Taggart eyes retirement residences at Hunt Club/Riverside
• December 17th, 2009 Ottawa's commercial vacancy rate rise to 5.7%
• December 16th, 2009 Claridge files plans for Plaza Towers 3 and 4
• December 16th, 2009 Homburg Invest announces major reorganization of real estate assets
• December 15th, 2009 Construction deal of the year: Aecon wins U of O contract
• December 15th, 2009 Real estate 2009 lookback: Laying the groundwork
• December 11th, 2009 New housing prices up 1.3% in October
• December 10th, 2009 Feds relocating revenue agency from Place Vanier
• December 9th, 2009 Feds budget $124.2M for Lorne Building redevelopment
• December 8th, 2009 First-time homebuyers propel housing construction activity in November
• December 7th, 2009 Mild 4.4% construction intentions increase posted in October: StatCan
• December 7th, 2009 PCL awarded $15M sole-sourced Cliff plant contract
• December 4th, 2009 Morguard files plans for 18-storey downtown office tower
• December 4th, 2009 Wellington Building renovations to cost $425.2M
• December 3rd, 2009 Riding the redevelopment rails
• November 30th, 2009 A harmonized headache for homebuilders
• November 12th, 2009 Developer says he wants industrial land rezoned for hotel tower
• November 5th, 2009 Construction consultancy builds eco-training centre
• November 5th, 2009 Pomerleau wins $40.5M DND construction contract

• November 5th, 2009 Montreal-area firm wins $5.4M Chaudiere construction contract
• November 4th, 2009 Local residential real estate market remains red-hot
• November 4th, 2009 Claridge seeks rezoning in support of proposed Centretown condos
• September 7th, 2009 Orleans Town Centre P3 development slips behind schedule
• September 4th, 2009 Tax relief for some local homeowners
• September 4th, 2009 Aecon wins $79M U of O construction contract
• August 24th, 2009 Aecon submits $78.9M bid for new U of O tower
• August 18th, 2009 Listen to community, Stittsville councillor tells developer
• August 14th, 2009 Developer accuses Stittsville councillor of political interference
• August 12th, 2009 On the waterfront
• July 15th, 2009 Island paradise?
• June 3rd, 2009 Down by the bay ... er, river
• May 7th, 2009 'Stimulus' bridge money allocated to local projects already in progress
• May 6th, 2009 Looking for a million-dollar pad? Try hitting the links
• March 4th, 2009 Lounge act
• February 4th, 2009 Rockcliffe not as expensive as you'd think
• January 14th, 2009 High-end condo market goes cold
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