Canadian real estate property management company BGO Properties has partnered with Visitt, an AI-powered property operations platform, to introduce advanced technology across its national commercial real estate portfolio. The rollout, which began this month, will cover more than 300 properties totaling 46 million square feet across Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec. Visitt’s AI-native platform provides a wide range of tools designed to improve building operations and property management. These include intelligent work order management, predictive and preventive maintenance, equipment lifecycle tracking, tenant engagement solutions, amenity management, and streamlined vendor coordination. The platform also uses AI-powered insights and automation to manage complex workflows, helping teams improve efficiency and focus on higher-value activities. According to BGO Properties, the partnership is expected to simplify operations, standardize workflows, improve service-level agreement compliance, and enhance the tenant experience. The company also anticipates measurable cost savings and stronger service delivery across its portfolio. Visitt CEO Itay Oren described the agreement as a significant milestone for both companies and the future of property operations in Canada. The platform’s bilingual capabilities further support adoption across Canada’s English- and French-speaking markets, ensuring accessibility, efficiency, and inclusivity for property teams and tenants alike. (BGO – www.bgoproperties.com) & (Visitt – www.visitt.io)………….
Earlier in June, Montreal-based Leyad announced the acquisition of Intercity Shopping Centre, a 456,430 square foot retail mall in Thunder Bay in Northwestern Ontario. As part of the acquisition, Leyad will immediately move forward with the completion of a brand-new Sport Chek location at the property and Leyad is also actively finalizing agreements with several new national and international retailers to redevelop and backfill portions of the former Sears space, which has remained vacant since Sears Canada ceased operations in 2015. “Intercity Shopping Centre is the heart of retail in Thunder Bay and across Northwestern Ontario,” said Henry Zavriyev, President of Leyad. “This investment reflects our confidence in the strength of the market, the community, and the long-term future of the centre. We see tremendous opportunity to modernize the property, attract exciting new retailers, and create a best-in-class shopping experience for the region.” (Leyad – www.leyad.ca)………..
Walmart Canada has launched Walmart+, a new membership program that combines shopping, delivery, and entertainment benefits for Canadian consumers. Canada becomes the first market outside the United States to introduce Walmart+. Walmart+ includes unlimited free same-day delivery from Walmart stores on orders over $35, free shipping with no minimum order requirement on thousands of products from Walmart.ca and the Walmart app, and a subscription to Crave Standard with Ads. Through Crave, members gain access to exclusive Canadian content, HBO and Max Originals, blockbuster films, popular television series, and select live sports programming. The membership also retains Walmart’s existing pickup and delivery conveniences, including free in-store pickup, discounted Express Delivery within two hours, and the ability to add items to scheduled orders up to three hours before pickup or delivery. According to Walmart Canada, the program is designed to provide greater value, convenience, and flexibility for busy Canadians while enhancing the overall shopping experience. New customers can also access a free 30-day trial of Walmart+. (Walmart Canada – www.walmartcanada.ca)…………
Automotive dealership and collision repair group, AutoCanada Inc. has completed the acquisition of Contemporary Coachworks, the established two-location collision repair business in Calgary. With more than 40 years of experience, Contemporary Coachworks is recognized for its expertise in OEM-certified luxury vehicle repairs and strong customer service reputation. The acquisition supports AutoCanada’s strategy of expanding its collision repair platform and marks its first luxury-focused collision repair presence in Calgary. The two facilities add approximately 30,000 square feet of repair capacity to AutoCanada’s network. (AutoCanada Inc. – www.autocan.ca)………….
FMS Capital Trust has completed the acquisition of five self-storage facilities located in Grimsby, Niagara Falls, Keswick, and Port Perry, expanding its growing self-storage platform in Southern Ontario. The portfolio includes approximately 200,000 square feet of net rentable space and more than 1,500 storage units. The facilities offer a mix of traditional drive-up units, indoor climate-controlled storage, and outdoor parking options at select locations. The newly acquired properties will be integrated into the Forum Make Space operating platform, which manages a growing network of self-storage facilities across Canada. The transaction strengthens FMS Capital Trust’s presence in Ontario and adds immediate scale through a portfolio of established, income-generating assets. According to CEO Danny Freedman, the acquisition supports the Trust’s strategy of acquiring and operating self-storage properties that generate stable cash flows and long-term value. The deal also enhances portfolio diversification, expands the company’s footprint in key Ontario markets, and supports continued growth within the Make Space storage network. (FMS Capital Trust/Domenic Gallippi, Managing Director, Alternative Assets, domenicg@forumam.com)…………
Wingstop is bringing its largest-ever Canadian activation, House of Flavour, to Toronto from June 11th to 14th, at Stanley Barracks in Exhibition Place. Timed to coincide with a major summer soccer celebration in the city, the free four-day event will offer fans complimentary wings, while supplies last, live entertainment, watch parties, and interactive experiences. In addition to the five popular Wingstop flavours, the activation will feature rapper performances, live DJ sets from Canadian artists, custom tattoos by Modern Ink, and gameday-themed nail art by Nails By Kimbo. House of Flavour follows Wingstop events in Milan and Paris and serves as a showcase for the brand’s Canadian growth strategy. Wingstop plans to expand its presence nationwide, targeting 100 locations across Canada while continuing to build awareness through flavour, music, and cultural experiences. (Wingstop Canada – www.wingstop.ca)………
On June 21st, the iconic Dic Ann’s quick service hamburger chain will host a Happy Father’s Day event that also celebrates its 70 years in operation, at the original location on Pie-IX in Montreal North where the chain was launched. And the burgers are selling for 70 cents! It’s at 10910 boul Pie-IX. Don’t be late. (Dic Ann’s – www.dicanns.com)…………
Have a great week………….