Montreal-based real estate investment and development firm Leyad has announced the acquisition of a 387,000 square foot portfolio of single-tenant grocery properties leased to Loblaw Companies Ltd. The portfolio spans British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Saskatchewan, and the Yukon Territory, marking Leyad’s entry into British Columbia and Yukon. Following the transaction, Leyad’s footprint now extends across eight provinces — Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan — in addition to the Yukon. “With this acquisition, we are doubling down on the most resilient segment of retail real estate,” said CEO Henry Zavriyev. “These are established, high-performing locations that continue to play an essential role in the daily lives of the communities they serve.” (Leyad – www.leyad.ca)…………
This year marks a major milestone for Complexe Desjardins – 50 years since its opening. In honour of this half-century of history, Complexe Desjardins has a special anniversary program planned. On April 3, 1976, Complexe Desjardins officially opened its doors and with its spectacular central square, La Grande-Place, the building quickly became a bustling hub for shopping, services, culture and business. Complexe Desjardins has evolved along with the downtown core, keeping pace with the needs of a changing metropolis and remaining a gathering place for generations of visitors. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Complexe Desjardins will be hosting special activities for the public that will start in the next few days. (Complexe Desjardins – www.complexedesjardins.com)…………..
BGO, the global real estate investment management advisor and a globally-recognized provider of real estate services, and Bell Partners, a premier U.S.-based multifamily investment and operating company, have entered into an agreement to combine their businesses to deepen their position as a leader across both the commercial and the multifamily sectors. This partnership is a result of the recent announcement of the acquisition of Bell Partners by Sun Life Financial Inc., BGO’s parent company. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026. Upon closing, the combined global real estate business of BGO and Bell Partners will represent more than $100 billion of assets under management. (BGO – www.bgo.com) & (Bell Partners – www.bellpartnersinc.com)…………
Earlier in the week, Happy Belly Food Group Inc. announce that its boutique breakfast brand, Yolks Breakfast, has signed a franchise agreement and secured a real-estate location for the City of Port Moody in British Columbia. The unit is expected to open in Summer 2026. (Happy Belly Food Group Inc. – www.happybellyfg.com)……….
Happy Easter and Happy Passover……………