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‘We were unable to grow’: Michael Waters on why it was time to take Minto Apartment REIT private

Minto Group chief executive Michael Waters probably speaks for most people in his industry when he offers his straightforward take on life in real estate over the past several years. “It has not been dull at all,” says Waters, who runs one of Ottawa’s largest real estate portfolios with more...
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A multi-tower development in Little Italy that was potentially going to be scuttled due to provincial bylaw changes is back on track after a decision from city council earlier this week.
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Bank Street property that sparked ‘demoviction’ saga on market for $14.5M

According to a new listing on Realtor.ca posted Wednesday, the block of Bank Street between Nepean and Lisgar streets is being marketed for an asking price of $14.5 million.
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Three mid-rise buildings proposed on Terry Fox Dr. in Marchwood Lakeside neighbourhood

A Manitoba-based developer is proposing to build three mid-rise apartments in a low-rise Kanata neighbourhood near the intersection of Terry Fox Drive and the Queensway.
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Mixed-use development at 299 Carling in Little Italy could include medical offices, grocery store

Developer Turn Group plans to include various types of residential units, medical offices, and a grocery store in its new project at 299 Carling Ave. near Dow’s Lake.

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