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Unlocking Canada's Hidden Housing Supply: Why Brownfield Redevelopment Must Be a National Priority

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / As Canadian cities grapple with an acute housing shortage and intensifying pressure on greenfield land at the urban fringe, a powerful and often overlooked solution sits right beneath the surface: brownfield redevelopment. Across the country, thousands of acres of former industrial sites, contaminated properties, and underutilized commercial land lie dormant in established neighbourhoods - land that, with the right policies and investment, could be transformed into vibrant mixed-use communities and desperately needed housing.

15-Minute Cities Are Reshaping Canadian Real Estate - and Developers Need to Lead the Charge

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / Across Canada's fastest-growing urban centres, a powerful planning philosophy is gaining momentum - one that promises to transform not only how cities are designed, but how real estate is developed, financed, and valued. The concept of the 15-minute city - where residents can access work, schools, groceries, healthcare, parks, and recreation within a short walk or bike ride from home - is moving from academic theory to active municipal policy in cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Ottawa, Calgary, and Edmonton.

Multi-Generational Living Is Reshaping Canada's Housing Market - And Developers Who Ignore It Will Be Left Behind

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / Canada's housing crisis has sparked a quiet revolution in how families choose to live. Across the country, a growing number of households are embracing multi-generational living arrangements - grandparents, parents, adult children, and sometimes extended family sharing a single home or a purpose-built duplex with connected suites. What was once considered a cultural practice primarily within immigrant communities has become a mainstream response to soaring home prices, aging demographics, and a generational wealth gap that makes solo homeownership increasingly out of reach.

Inclusionary Zoning in Canada: How Smart Policy Can Bridge the Affordable Housing Gap Without Killing Development

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / Canada's housing affordability crisis has pushed municipal governments into uncharted policy territory. Across the country, cities are turning to inclusionary zoning - a planning tool that requires market-rate developers to include a percentage of affordable units within new residential projects - as a mechanism to generate affordable housing supply without direct government funding. The debate over whether inclusionary zoning is a practical solution or a well-intentioned barrier to supply is one of the most consequential conversations in Canadian real estate right now. Few people are better positioned to weigh in than Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc.

Canada's Short-Term Rental Reckoning: How Tighter Regulations Could Unlock Thousands of Homes

As municipalities across Canada crack down on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo, a growing chorus of housing advocates, policymakers, and real estate professionals are asking the same question: could stricter regulation of short-term rentals meaningfully ease Canada's housing crisis? Industry leaders like Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., believe the answer is yes - but only if policy frameworks are designed with long-term housing outcomes in mind.

Unlocking Canada's Hidden Housing Capacity: The Case for Secondary Suites and Garden Suites

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / As housing affordability continues to strain households across Canada, a growing number of urban planners, policymakers, and real estate developers are turning their attention to one of the country's most underutilized assets: the backyard. Secondary suites - basement apartments, garden suites, and laneway homes - represent a powerful, lower-cost tool for expanding Canada's housing stock without the infrastructure burden of large-scale greenfield development. For Ladan Hosseinzadeh Sadeghi, President & CEO of Sky Property Group Inc., the conversation around secondary suites is long overdue.

One Wall Street Launches B&B Italia Turnkey Collection Debuting: The Signature, The Classic and The Pied-à-Terre

Exclusive B&B Italia Residences Offer a New Benchmark for Artful, Ready-to-Live Residences in Downtown Manhattan's Most Coveted Addresses

Luminar Media Group - Fortun - Provides General Business Update on Corporate Initiatives

MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / Luminar Media Group, Inc. (OTCID:LRGR) ("Luminar" or the "Company"), a diversified financial holding company focused on revenue-based financing solutions for small and mid-sized businesses and operating under the Fortun brand, today provided a general business update addressing certain previously disclosed corporate initiatives.

SMX's Molecular Traceability Technology Strengthens Verification Across Global Oil and Gas Supply Chains

NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2026 / As geopolitical tensions, sanctions enforcement, and shifting trade alliances continue to reshape global oil and gas markets, protecting the enormous financial value embedded in energy supply chains has become an increasing priority. SMX (Security Matters) PLC (NASDAQ:SMX) is helping address this challenge through its molecular traceability technology, which enables oil, fuels, and other energy materials to carry a verifiable identity as they move through complex global supply networks.

Southern Energy Renewables and Axens Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance SAF Projects in Louisiana and Beyond

Global technology licensor to provide complete SAF and CO₂ capture suite; collaboration supports development roadmap for Southern Energy Renewables

Southern Energy Renewables Announce $1.4 Billion Methanol and Sustainable Aviation Fuel Facility in St. Charles Parish

The project is expected to create 514 new job opportunities in the Southeast Region.The flagship project expands U.S. energy innovation to support growing global demand for lower-cost transportation fuels.Commercial operations are expected to begin in late 2029.

Closing a Business Doesn't Close Your IRS Liability - Clear Start Tax Explains What Happens After a Company Shuts Down

Tax professionals say many entrepreneurs mistakenly believe shutting down a company eliminates unpaid tax obligations, but the IRS may still pursue owners for certain debts.

US jury to begin deliberations in social media addiction trial

Jury deliberations are set to begin Friday in a landmark social media addiction trial accusing Meta and YouTube of intentionally trying to hook young internet users.

Top US, China economy officials to meet for talks in Paris

Top economic officials from the United States and China are set to convene in Paris, the Treasury Department said Thursday, ahead of President Donald Trump's planned meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in April.

Noma's star chef quits after claims that he hit and bullied staff

Danish superchef Rene Redzepi -- whose Noma restaurant was long regarded as the world's best -- said he was stepping down Thursday after allegations that he abused and bullied staff for years.

Oil tops $100 as Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed

Oil prices soared above $100 and stock markets extended losses as Iran's new supreme leader ordered the Strait of Hormuz to be kept closed.

Lufthansa flights axed as pilots walk out

Lufthansa said about half its flights were cancelled Thursday as pilots from the German airline kicked off a two-day strike over pensions.

Oil tops $100 as fresh Iran attacks offset stockpiles release

Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as fresh attacks against Gulf energy targets offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.

US military 'not ready' to escort tankers through Hormuz Strait: energy secretary

The US military is currently "not ready" to escort tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz because all its assets are focused on striking Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday.

WWII leader Churchill to be removed from UK banknotes

World War II leader Winston Churchill is to be dropped from the UK £5 banknote in favour of a nature scene, sparking outrage from some lawmakers who said he should not be replaced by an otter or badger.

EU vows to 'respond firmly' to any trade pact breach by US

The EU executive on Thursday vowed to "respond firmly" to any violation of a key tariff deal by the United States after President Donald Trump's administration announced new trade probes.

Oil tops $100 as Iran attacks offset stockpiles release

Oil prices soared Thursday, briefly trading above $100, and stock markets extended losses as Iran's attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East offset the release of crude reserves by major economies.

Mideast war to brake German recovery: institute

The surge in energy prices triggered by the Middle East war will slow the struggling German economy's recovery, an economic institute warned Thursday.

BMW sees tariffs easing and China stabilising in 2026

German carmaker BMW said Thursday it expected tariff wars to ease in 2026 saw a tentative turnaround in China after posting results dampened by both trade tensions and competition from Chinese rivals.

China-North Korea train arrives in Pyongyang after 6-year halt

A passenger train from China arrived in the North Korean capital on Thursday, state media said, after a six-year hiatus since the service was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Businessman or politician? Billionaire Czech PM under fire again

Since entering politics in 2011, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been grappling with a conflict of interest as a billionaire businessman and politician, and his latest stint in power is no exception.

Cathay Pacific roughly doubles fuel surcharge on most routes

Hong Kong aviation giant Cathay Pacific announced new fuel surcharges for most routes Thursday that are roughly double the existing ones.

China approves 'ethnic unity' law condemned by rights groups

China approved what it called an "ethnic unity" law on Thursday, which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups such as the Uyghurs.

BMW profit holds up despite Trump tariffs, China woes

German carmaker BMW reported a three percent fall in annual profit on Thursday, despite US tariffs and cutthroat competition in China, far smaller than the double-digit plunges seen at rivals.

Electric vehicle rethink to cost Honda almost $16 billion

Japan's Honda said Thursday it expected to book nearly $16 billion in expenses and losses related to a major reorientation of its electric vehicle (EV) strategy, blaming US policy changes and tariffs.

From Kyiv to UK, Ukrainian drone production spans Europe

In an inconspicuous building near the UK's Mildenhall air base, drone manufacturer Ukrspecsystems is opening a new production line, like other Ukrainian arms companies looking to secure supply chain and boost capacity.

Australia to change fuel quality standards to boost supply

Australia will adjust fuel quality standards to allow higher sulfur levels for around two months in a move that will release 100 million litres into the domestic supply, officials said Thursday.

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