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Calgary bylaw changes help boost craft beer boom

Calgary bylaw changes help boost craft beer boom

Craft breweries can now open up in more areas in the city thanks to new zoning
B.C. investors pour into Calgary

B.C. investors pour into Calgary

Vancouver-based developers start construction in the Alberta city, hopeful of a jumpstart to Calgary's real estate market
Top five residential REITS that could merge with commercial trusts

Top five residential REITS that could merge with commercial trusts

Real estate investment trusts mix commercial plays with residential to boost yields and seek safety amidst pressure of potential mergers and acquisitions
Alberta small business owners worried about new carbon tax

Alberta small business owners worried about new carbon tax

The majority of businesses believe the NDP carbon tax will negatively affect them
Hungerford Properties rejuvenates old Calgary industrial site

Hungerford Properties rejuvenates old Calgary industrial site

The development company plans to redevelop the building in the hopes of combating northeast Calgary's high vacancy rate
Five hottest Alberta news stories of 2016

Five hottest Alberta news stories of 2016

Western Investor's most-read stories, from the Fort McMurray fires to Alberta's rental market slump
Carbon tax plan raises temperatures across the Prairies

Carbon tax plan raises temperatures across the Prairies

The tax is facing public protests and political skeptics in all three provinces
Infographic: Building permit values drop - except in Calgary

Infographic: Building permit values drop - except in Calgary

September statistics show an overall decrease due to less commercial construction, while an uptick in multi-family permits raise Calgary's figure
CAPREIT cuts rents on its Alberta portfolio

CAPREIT cuts rents on its Alberta portfolio

Calgary landlords slashing rents by up to a third as apartment vacancy rate soars to highest level in 25 years
Developers remain bullish in Calgary suburbs

Developers remain bullish in Calgary suburbs

Speculative developers apparently remain confident in suburban Calgary, even as the office vacancy rate soars for Class A space and take-up goes negative.