SCOOP: A receivership application has been filed against the 60-storey CURV luxury condo and rental project in Vancouver. Lender is a syndicate that includes RBC, BMO, and Meridian Credit Union. Debt is $91M. #vanRE https://t.co/XyBktKnVCc

Chip Wilson’s Low Tide Properties has listed two of their mixed-used rental buildings in Vancouver for a total of $42,250,000. #vanRE https://t.co/PrqszvjN1P

An update on two Thind Properties insolvency proceedings: Rennie has been replaced as the sales agent for the unsold units at both Highline Metrotown and Eclipse Brentwood. #vanRE https://t.co/AJb6Ae8LfK

The City of Surrey has chosen Apcon Group as its partner to develop the City-owned site at 10975 126A Street. Two six-storey buildings. 430 rental units with around 30% below-market. #vanRE https://t.co/1HE0Rin3RW

I felt like Woj/Shams for a minute there. Here’s the full story: https://t.co/mb7Q81sbaL

The City of Vancouver is set to sign a 3-year $105M contract with Scott Construction that would see Scott serve as the construction manager for various small City projects. The contract has two one-year extension options that would raise the value to $175M. #vanpoli #vanRE

Nicola Wealth Real Estate has submitted a new rezoning application for 304-316 E 1st Avenue in Vancouver, which they acquired out of foreclosure earlier this year for $13 million. #vanRE Story: https://t.co/Rlx79aIsek

The Vancouver Housing Development Office has unveiled their fourth project: a four-tower proposal set for 2400 Kingsway in East Van, which is currently occupied by the 2400 Motel. #vanRE https://t.co/93HfpkP8hw

This week I found out that I am one of three finalists for the Jack Webster Foundation award for Excellence in Business Reporting. This is the first time I have been up for a journalism award in my short career. I hope it won’t be the last! https://t.co/dObeJU4wiq

The Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC) has submitted a rezoning application for its big Gateway project near Gateway Station. Four towers between 40 and 44 storeys. Over 1,800 market rental units. #vanRE https://t.co/0hVl4KL7m1

(The Vancouver Housing Development Office will also be unveiling a four-tower project soon.) #vanRE

The Surrey City Development Corporation (SCDC) has submitted a rezoning application for its big Gateway project near Gateway Station. Four towers between 40 and 44 storeys. Over 1,800 market rental units. #vanRE https://t.co/0hVl4KL7m1

We have our first bid for one of the iconic Hudson’s Bay Buildings: The James Bay Eeyou Corporation and JHD Immobilier intend to bid $400 million for the Hudson’s Bay Building in downtown Montreal. The partners say they intend to transform it into a museum and cultural hub.

#VanRE ⁦@Howard__24⁩ Holborn Submits Plans For 3 Tallest Towers In Vancouver, Including Supertall Hotel. The towers proposed by Holborn are set for 501 & 595 W Georgia Street & include a 63-storey tower, a 68-storey tower, and a 79-storey tower.

And here’s a separate story about the inaugural CEO of Build Canada Homes, Ana Bailão, who was most recently with Dream Unlimited and was previously a member of Toronto City Council for 12 years. #canpoli https://t.co/37x58KUcee

On Sunday, PM Mark Carney announced the launch of Build Canada Homes, the new federal housing entity. Here’s a look at how it will be structured, what it will do, and its first round of investments. #vanRE #canpoli https://t.co/tIEDSjFTS0

The Squamish Nation has acquired the International Plaza Apartments in North Vancouver from CAPREIT / $CAR.UN for $54.2 million. The buildings sit on reserve land so the transaction gives the Squamish Nation complete ownership of the site. #vanRE https://t.co/pdgiBfrSVG

Lastly is Mayor Ken Sim’s motion calling for full transparency on compensation Council receives from taxpayer-funded sources. #vanpoli As a journalist, I like this. (4/4)

Also related to housing: Lucy Maloney is introducing a motion asking the City to explore the possibility of allowing six-storey buildings on side streets, greenways, and other low-traffic non-arterial streets by right. #vanRE (3/4)

The most eye-catching one is Sean Orr’s motion to increase the Empty Home Tax from 3% back to 5% and to end the exemption for unsold new units. This goes against what ABC did in the past, however, so the motion will presumably not pass. #vanRE #vanpoli (2/4)

At long last, Vancouver City Council is back in action next week, two weeks after most municipalities resumed their meetings. #vanpoli Several council motions are being introduced on Wednesday. Here’s a 🧵. (1/4)