Alberta

Calgary on pace for a stellar year prior to the pandemic, with commercial real estate sales up 17 per cent compared to a year earlier

Avison Young and Darvonda Nurseries opened seven pop-up nursery shops in Alberta and Saskatchewan in just four weeks to sell plants and other items that would have normally gone to big-box outlets.

PSAC forecasts a decrease of 1,400 wells this year, representing a $7 billion loss in capital spending

Edmonton hosts pilot project of ‘local central’ program could be expanded to other locations. “This is a really hard time for many small businesses, and we are in a unique position in these challenging times where we can really help out,” says company president.

Beaverbrook Communities, the only Canadian contender, beat out eight finalists from four other countries for the prestigious award

Western markets will take worst hit, but some analysts see a rebound as early as June

New Canada Emergency Rent Assistance program will lower rent payments by 75 per cent for small businesses hit by COVID-19, with landlords expected to cover 25 per cent of the cost

Slow climb from a negative-price anomaly

Rental eviction bans spook the multi-family sector while shuttered stores worry those exposed to retail

The Alberta government has joined other Western provinces and banned residential rental evictions, but so far the ban only applies for one month. Premier Jason Kenney had rejected calls for an eviction ban as late as March 27.