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Nonlinear Nanoscale Electrical Transport Distinguishes Fibroblasts and Osteoblasts Click to copy article link Article link copied!
Electrical Conductivity in L929 Cells The topographic and current maps acquired for a representative L929 fibroblast cell are shown in Figure 2 a and b, respectively. The topographic image reveals a pronounced protrusion located in the central region of the cell body.
Why hotel investors are fighting over limited inventory
Colliers' latest sale reflects robust hotel investment activity: 575-key Ottawa complex with 43,000 SF convention centre. Photo credit: Colliers Canada. With 21 years of navigating hospitality investments from hotels and restaurants to related asset classes, Jessi Carrier has seen the Canadian market through multiple cycles.
The end of fragmented real estate: Why integration wins
As commercial real estate evolves from transactional to advisory, integrated service delivery becomes essential for navigating complex urban markets. Photo provided by Colliers. Nick Dauphinee, Executive Managing Director and Head of Occupier Services Canada at Colliers, has witnessed firsthand the transformation of the commercial real estate industry over the past two decades.
Atrium MIC hires Gigi Wong as chief financial officer
Atrium MIC hires Gigi Wong as chief financial officer Toronto-based Atrium Mortgage Investment Corporation (AI-T) has named Gigi Wong as its chief financial officer, bringing in a seasoned financial operations leader to the provider of residential and commercial mortgages. A CPA with a bachelor of arts from the University of Western Ontario, Wong was managing partner and CFO of Hazelview Investments from June 2016 to February 2025.
The University of Calgary’s new downtown lease brings innovation to office conversion
The newly renovated lobby of 801 Seventh will welcome U of C Architecture, Planning and Landscape students and tenants. Photo provided by Colliers Canada. After sitting vacant for roughly six years, the former Nexen Building in downtown Calgary will welcome 1,200 students in January 2026 from the University of Calgary’s School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, in a long-term lease that will energize the building and the neighbourhood.
Chatham’s first luxury rental development in over 30 years is up for sale
Chatham’s first luxury rental development in over 30 years is up for sale Park Place in Chatham is a newly built, 231 unit, 2-building multi-family investment property with 100% occupancy being represented by Colliers. Director, Communications, Colliers Canada Brokerage Park Place Luxury Rentals located at 550 & 570 Park Avenue West in Chatham, Ontario is up for sale, being represented by Colliers’ Alexander Silver, Tut Ruach and Steven Fontes. Photo provided by Colliers Canada.
Stafford still developing in Toronto despite condo slowdown
181 East is a condo project along Sheppard Ave. E., in Toronto by Stafford. (Courtesy Stafford) While the Toronto condominium market is in a prolonged slump, Stafford’s choice of projects and the diversity of its business is enabling it to weather the storm and prepare to launch new multifamily and mixed-use developments. The 70-plus-year-old, family-led, Toronto-based company is fully vertically integrated and has been responsible for over 350 developments valued at more than $10 billion.
Biomechanical Insights into the Proteomic Profiling of Cells in Response to Red Light Absorption
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Could Montreal run out of industrial development land?
Peter Mouhteros is a partner and broker at Montreal's Trimont commercial realty. (Courtesy Trimont) The Greater Montreal Area (GMA) faces a scarcity of industrial land because a significant amount of the region is zoned for agricultural uses or is considered as wetlands, a report by commercial real estate brokerage Trimont concludes. Shortly after leaving the island of Montreal, “you start to see lots of wooded or empty vacant land.
Ocree Capital creates blockchain-based CRE platform
Ted Davis, CEO of Ocree Capital Inc. (Courtesy Ocree) Ocree Capital Inc. has launched a Canadian regulated real estate platform utilizing blockchain, and a $51.97-million Winnipeg apartment complex is its first listing. The Ocree platform, built exclusively on Polymesh blockchain, enables fractional ownership of commercial properties through a point-and-click interface.
Manulife Place tower in Edmonton rebrands as National Bank Centre
The soon-to-be National Bank Centre tower in Edmonton. (Courtesy National Bank) One of Edmonton’s most recognizable downtown office towers will be rebranded, shedding its previous Manulife Place title to become the National Bank Centre as the bank begins moving in hundreds of employees later this year.
Japanese-style Ice Coffee Called MIURA
Start Your Morning in Japan with Just One Sip By: Brandon Sousa Calm. Still. Nothing but a gentle breeze in the air, running through the tree branches through the lands around the Naritasan Shinshoji Temple in Japan. For me, it was 2013 but I can still remember my trip to Japan with such specific detail it’s like I was just there. And as I tried this new Japanese-style ice coffee called MIURA, all those memories came rushing back to me.
Keeping Connected Where Ever You Go with KnowRoaming
Keeping Connected Where Ever You Go: KnowRoaming By: Brandon Sousa It’s the great debate among travellers: keep your mobile phone connect or unplug and embrace your vacation technology free. I always opt for the connection! Here’s the thing: mobile phones are meant to make your life easier and with a variety of apps that can maximize my experience in a new destination, it’s a no-brainer to find a way to stay connected on my travels. Apps like Google Translate that help me converse with locals.
TRAVEL: Former Torontonian, UofT professor growing wild blueberries, Canada’s No. 1 fruit export, in Nova Scotia
Imagine you stumbled upon your dream home in the country, close the sale and find out it's sitting on a 75 acres of wild blueberries. For former Toronto resident and University of Toronto (UofT)...
Road Tripping to Rochester, New York
Rochester is known for being the home of entrepreneur, philanthropist and pioneer of popular photography and motion picture film, George Eastman. Although Eastman was born in 1854 in Waterville, New York, he moved to Rochester in 1860 making the city his home until he passed in 1932. The Colonial Revival mansion built between 1902 and 1905 served as Eastman’s primary resident until the end of his life.
Chasing the Adrenaline in Elora, Ontario
Frederick Schuett and his partner Christa Niravong started One Axe Pursuits combining Frederick’s character of living life on the edge and Christa’s passion for adventure and travel. Together, they built One Axe Pursuits into a leader in recreational adventures as well as work in the stunt and film industry. For those with an appetite for adventure and local cuisine, One Axe Pursuits created a one-of-a-kind experience called Rappelling and Riverfeast.
Travis: The Travel Partner We Didn’t Know We Needed
After a long day of travel, usually on a bumpy road, in an uncomfortable bus, there is just one thing I need to ask the owner of the closest shop. “How much for a cold beer?” To be honest, I’ve never been a languages guy. It doesn’t matter how long I spend in a country, I can’t seem to pick up enough of the local lingo to become conversational in my adopted environment. It’s not a who, but a what.
Bachelors and Bachelorettes: Cleveland’s Calling
Maybe it’s an age thing but it seems my entire Instagram feed is filled with pictures of bachelor and bachelorette parties on location. Often, it’s the same few destinations that people venture to: Miami, Vegas, Phoenix and Nashville. There is one great option that Best Men and Maids of Honor are continually overlooking: Cleveland, Ohio. Weddings are expensive enough, not just for the bride and groom, but for all the poor souls in the wedding party.
This Is Erie: A Weekend Road Trip to the Gem City
This Is Erie: A Weekend Road Trip to the Gem City “THIS IS ERIE,” I shouted from the top of the Bicentennial Tower overlooking the city and the lake, my voice echoing across the water to the boaters below. No one bothered to look up, instead consumed with their blissful lifestyle; and honestly, I can’t blame them! Erie, Pennsylvania is a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Toronto sitting right on the shore of Lake Erie.
Super Cruising La Belle Province
There’s some exquisite about Quebec City; a European-style city in the heart of French-Canada. The cobblestone walkways. The historic buildings of the Old Town. The air of luxury that surrounds you without having to convert your Canadian dollars into Euros. In 1608, Samuel de Champlain settled in Quebec City, claiming it for the French as part of the New World. The name, Quebec, comes from the Algonquin word for “Where the River Narrows” referring to the St. Lawrence River.
My Top 10 Travel Stories and Books for the Armchair Traveller
If I could, I’d always been travelling and never stop. But since I have yet to win that coveted lottery jackpot, I like to get my taste through the stories of others. Sometimes it’s fiction, other times it’s a travel memoir, or even a collection of short-stories; here’s a few of my favourite pages that took me on a journey without leaving the comfort of my own home.
Experiencing Orlando Without The Theme Parks
The Briars is the perfect balance of a country inn and a lakeside resort. With a rich history dating back to 1840, The Briars sits on over 200 acres of lakefront property featuring a vegetable garden that is over 200 years old and entirely organic and sustainable. The original manor house built by British navy captain, William Bourchier, is designated as a heritage site and is one of the best preserved examples of 19th century architecture in Canada.
A Guys’ Getaway to Syracuse, NY
Time and time again, I hear tales around the table about guys’ weekends in Vegas or Miami, but I’ve never been one to fall in line with the trend. So I started to think of a road trip option that could lend itself well to a “Dude Destination” and landed on Syracuse, New York. Surprised? Keep reading to find out why. Pack up your car, put on a playlist and before you know it, you’ll be in Syracuse. To make it a real Guys’ Getaway, I brought my buds Lucas and Jon along for the ride.
Whisky and Wine and the Greatest Hockey Player of All Time
WHISKY AND WINE AND THE GREATEST HOCKEY PLAYER OF ALL TIME Niagara-on-the-Lake has always been the birthplace of Ontario’s best wine. With rich soil and expert wine makers, this region is known for a great glass of vinho. Which is why, it’s no surprise that the greatest hockey player of all time was attracted to this region to launch Wayne Gretzky Estates.
Luxury Camping at its Finest
About an hour and a half from the heart of Toronto is a hidden gem, sitting on 150 acres in Northumberland, Ontario. This gem, Whispering Springs, is family-owned luxury camping resort that offers luxurious safari-tent accommodations on their beautiful, natural grounds with all the amenities you crave for your vacation away from chaos. I began my stay by venturing out on the nature trails that showcase the beauty of the property.
Experiencing Orlando Without The Theme Parks
The next morning was an early tee-time at Reunion Resort in Kissimmee, on their infamous Palmer Course, designed by the golf-legend himself, Arnold Palmer. There’s a few holes on their course that test your skills as a golfer, but the serene atmosphere puts the relaxation back into your vacation. The par 5 on 15 was my most memorable experience, teeing off before the water, landing in the middle of the fairway to par the hole.
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