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Boardwalk Rental Communities provides free rent for one (1) year to someone in need in Edmonton and Calgary, AB. January 03, 2013
Boardwalk Rental Communities provides free rent for one (1) year to someone in need in Edmonton and Calgary, AB. CALGARY, December 19, 2012 – Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust ("BEI.UN" – TSX) Boardwalk Rental Communities ("Boardwalk") was pleased to provide free rent to an individual in both Calgary, AB, and Edmonton, AB. From mid- November through to the beginning of December, Boardwalk teamed up with Virgin Radio in Calgary, AB, to host ‘Rent Free Under the Tree’ and Up Radio in Edmonton, AB, to host ‘Home for the Holidays’, offering free rent for a year in a Boardwalk Community. Boardwalk and the radio stations asked listeners to write in and nominate someone they knew who deserved a hand up and free rent for year. The winner in Calgary, AB, Lori, is a single mom of four children aged 11-17 and was nominated by her 15 year old daughter. She suffered a heart attacked two years ago and as a result was unable to work for six months. During this time, her daughters both took on jobs to help out while they attended school, which put a lot of stress on the family. When Lori received the call that she was the winner of free rent for the year, she said, "Thank you so much, I’m not even sure what to say. Holy cow!" Edmonton, AB, winner is Lisa, a Business Communication student at a local university who works part time to make ends meet. Her boyfriend Jeremy was recently diagnosed with Polycystic Kidney Disease and as a result of the time commitment needed for his treatment, he recently lost his job. Lisa said, "I knew I was nominated, but there are so many people who deserve it so much more I never thought in a million years you would call me!" This is the fourth year Boardwalk has held this contest in Calgary, AB, and the third year in Edmonton, AB. Sam Kolias, CEO and Chairman of the Board, says, "The Holiday Season is a season of giving back. We are pleased to be able to give a hand up to someone in need in our communities by providing them a place to call home, rent free, for one year. The stories and nominations we receive each year are truly touching, and selecting just one winner from each city is a difficult task. This year’s recipients are amazing people and we are happy to welcome them home." About Boardwalk REIT Boardwalk REIT is Canada’s friendliest landlord and currently owns and operates more than 225 properties with 35,277 residential units (as at Sept 30, 2012) totaling approximately 30 million net rentable square feet. Boardwalk’s principal objectives are to provide its Residents with the best quality communities and superior Customer Service, while providing Unitholders with sustainable monthly cash distributions, and increase the value of its Trust Units through selective acquisitions, dispositions, and effective management of its residential multi-family properties. Boardwalk REIT is vertically integrated and is Canada’s leading owner/operator of Multi-Family Communities with 1,600 Associates bringing Customers home to properties located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Boardwalk REIT’s Trust units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol BEI.UN. The Trust’s total Enterprise Value as of Sept 30, 2012 was approximately $5.5 billion. Additional information about Boardwalk REIT can be found on the Trust’s website at www.BoardwalkREIT.com.
Boardwalk Rental Communities hosted its first Monopoly Tournament with one Resident winning six (6) months free rent. November 02, 2012
Boardwalk Rental Communities hosted its first Monopoly Tournament with one Resident winning six (6) months free rent. CALGARY, October 27, 2012 – Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (“BEI.UN” – TSX) Boardwalk Rental Communities (“Boardwalk”) hosted its first ever Monopoly Tournament for its Calgary, AB, Residents on September 15, 2012, with 80 participants playing in the first round. After two previous rounds, the tournament concluded on October 27, 2012, with three finalists competing against Sam Kolias, CEO and Chairman of the Board. The three finalists include: Christopher Corbeil, Kelly Stuparyk and John Howson who are each Residents in one of Boardwalk’s Calgary Communities. The contestant coming in first place Christopher Corbeil, received six (6) months free rent, an approximate value of $6,600.00. The Second place contestant, John Howson, received one (1) month free rent, while the third place contestant, Kelly Stuparyk, received an iPad3. Sam Kolias, who was ineligible to win a prize, said, “Boardwalk is always looking for ways to further create and encourage a sense of community for both Boardwalk Residents and the Communities outside of its property lines. We are very happy with the success of this event and the opportunity it has provided for bringing Residents together as well as allowing Boardwalk, and our Associates, who volunteered to host the tournament, to strengthen our relationship with our Residents.” He went on to say, “I had a lot of fun participating in the tournament and look forward to hosting similar events for our Residents across Canada in the future.” About Boardwalk REIT Boardwalk REIT is Canada’s friendliest landlord and currently owns and operates more than 225 properties with 35,277 residential units (as at June 30, 2012) totaling approximately 30 million net rentable square feet. Boardwalk’s principal objectives are to provide its Residents with the best quality communities and superior Customer Service, while providing Unitholders with sustainable monthly cash distributions, and increase the value of its Trust Units through selective acquisitions, dispositions, and effective management of its residential multi-family properties. Boardwalk REIT is vertically integrated and is Canada’s leading owner/operator of Multi-Family Communities with 1,600 Associates bringing Customers home to properties located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Boardwalk REIT’s Trust units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol BEI.UN. The Trust’s total Enterprise Value as of June 30, 2012 was approximately $5.5 billion. Additional information about Boardwalk REIT can be found on the Trust’s website at www.BoardwalkREIT.com. Media Relations: David McIlveen Investor Relations:
Boardwalk Rental Communities and the Kolias Family Boardwalk Charitable Foundation announce a Platinum Sponsorship of We Day Alberta. October 17, 2012
Boardwalk Rental Communities and the Kolias Family Boardwalk Charitable Foundation announce a Platinum Sponsorship of We Day Alberta. CALGARY, October 15, 2012 – Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (“BEI.UN” – TSX) Boardwalk Rental Communities (“Boardwalk”) and the Kolias Family Boardwalk Charitable Foundation announce their Platinum Sponsorship of We Day Alberta, an event that is held to empower and inspire youth in Alberta, and across Canada, to be a positive change in their local and global communities. In addition to being a Platinum Sponsor, Boardwalk is offering the children of their Customers the opportunity to attend and be a part of We Day. By completing a short entry that includes their thoughts on how they can change their local, national or global community, youth will be entered into a draw for the opportunity to attend We Day. “Boardwalk believes that change starts with community, and what better way to inspire change than to inspire the youth in our communities?” said Sam Kolias, CEO and Chairman of Boardwalk Rental Communities. “It is a true honour to partner with Free The Children and be a part of We Day Alberta. We are excited to work together to empower our youth and help build better communities.” We Day is an initiative of Free The Children. The Alberta event will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2012, at the ScotiaBank Saddledome. For more information about Free The Children and We Day, visit www.weday.com. About Boardwalk REIT Boardwalk REIT is Canada’s friendliest landlord and currently owns and operates more than 225 properties with 35,277 residential units (as at June 30, 2012) totaling approximately 30 million net rentable square feet. Boardwalk’s principal objectives are to provide its Residents with the best quality communities and superior Customer Service, while providing Unitholders with sustainable monthly cash distributions, and increase the value of its Trust Units through selective acquisitions, dispositions, and effective management of its residential multi-family properties. Boardwalk REIT is vertically integrated and is Canada’s leading owner/operator of Multi-Family Communities with 1,600 Associates bringing Customers home to properties located in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. Boardwalk REIT’s Trust units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol BEI.UN. The Trust’s total Enterprise Value as of June 30, 2012 was approximately $5.5 billion. Additional information about Boardwalk REIT can be found on the Trust’s website at www.BoardwalkREIT.com. Media Relations: David McIlveen
Boardwalk Rental Communities partners with Alberta Housing and Capital Region Housing Corporation May 24, 2011
Boardwalk Rental Communities (“Boardwalk”, “Boardwalk REIT”, or the “Trust”) today announced that it will provide 160 rental units in partnership with the Alberta Government for those directly displaced by the Slave Lake Fire.
The Apartments, which are located in Edmonton, will be discounted approximately $1,800 per rental unit (on an annualized basis), a significant reduction to the market rental rate in Edmonton, and will be provided with flexible rental terms. "We are pleased to work directly with both Alberta Housing and Capital Region Housing Corporation to contribute housing for victims who have lost their homes in Slave Lake as a result of the unimaginable tragedy that has taken place" said Sam Kolias, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Boardwalk. "In conjunction with the extraordinary efforts already provided by the Alberta Government, we are pleased to support their efforts with the contribution of 160 housing units available immediately in both Edmonton and Grande Prairie." Mr Kolias also added that "We commend the Province of Alberta for their prompt response to this unprecedented emergency situation". About Boardwalk REIT Boardwalk REIT is an open-ended real estate investment trust formed to acquire all of the assets and undertakings of Boardwalk Equities Inc. Boardwalk REIT’s principal objectives are to provide its unitholders with monthly cash distributions, partially on a Canadian income tax-deferred basis, and to increase the value of its units through the effective management of its residential multi-family revenue producing properties and the selective acquisition and where appropriate, disposition of multifamily properties. Boardwalk REIT currently owns and operates in excess of 225 properties with 35,277 units (as at March 31, 2011) totalling approximately 30 million net rentable square feet, and is Canada’s largest owner/operator of multi-family rental communities. Boardwalk REIT’s portfolio is concentrated in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario and Quebec. For more information, please contact: Investor Relations
‘Tis the Season for ‘A Christmas Carol’ November 24, 2010
Carrying on a tradition initiated by CBC Radio and inspired by Charles Dickens, this year marks the second time Orchestra London will team up with the Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness in London to present a dramatic reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’, with sing-along performances of carols by Orchestra London and the Beal Secondary School Choir. Proceeds from the pay-what-you-can, general admission event at Centennial Hall will support the Unity Project, an organization dedicated to providing shelter and services to the homeless, and Orchestra London. What better way to celebrate the holiday season than going out with family and friends to enjoy a good story and uplifting music, in support of a good cause,” says Joe Swan, Executive Director at Orchestra London.
Of the reading, Ms. Langer says, “It is our big public event and as a fundraiser it is critical to our operations, providing support for core services. It is also a very important event for raising awareness about homelessness and poverty and for inspiring people to, as Dickens says, ‘keep Christmas in our hearts throughout the year.’” Boardwalk Rental Communities has the honour of presenting the event as “Rooftop Sponsor” for the second year in a row. “Boardwalk has a long standing, demonstrated commitment to supporting the community and is especially proud to participate in this initiative that helps the homeless,” says Peter Neil, Boardwalk’s Ontario Regional Director. London’s legal community has stepped up to deliver a lively dramatic reading, with legal luminaries Siskinds LLP, Harrison Pensa, Lerners, Cudmore Law Office, Cohen Highley, and Carlyle Peterson all contributing as “Star Sponsors.” CBC Radio’s Kerry McKee will lead the Star line-up of readers including James Caskey of Siskinds, Claude Pensa of Harrison Pensa, Ian Leach of Lerners, Gord Cudmore of Cudmore Law Office, and Joe Hoffer of Cohen Highley. Jeff Culbert is returning as the Readers’ dramatic coach. Ms. Langer encourages everyone to come out and enjoy, “the pleasure of hearing a good story, the joy of music and the arts, and the opportunity to relish the goodness and inspire the energy of those who wish to make their community a better place.” EVENT SUMMARY For Tickets or More Information: Notable Sponsors and Many Thanks To: About Boardwalk Rental Communities About CBC Radio’s A Christmas Carol About Orchestra London About The Unity Project For more information, please contact:
Boardwalk Receives CMACCA Award October 07, 2010
Calgary, Alberta- October 7, 2010- Boardwalk is pleased to announce they have been honoured as a Western Canada winner of Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™. This annual awards program recognizes leading Canadian organizations for having a culture that has helped them enhance performance and sustain a competitive advantage. Marty Parker, President and CEO, Waterstone Human Capital said, “This award recognizes the importance of great workplaces, but more importantly – great workplaces where culture impacts performance. That’s what sets this award apart.” Boardwalk prides itself on being a values-based organization focusing on integrity, teamwork and Customer Service. “We strive to provide a safe and respectful work environment that attracts, supports, develops and recognizes high-performing and innovative team members”, said Sam Kolias, CEO and Chairman of the Board for Boardwalk. “Our Associates’ commitment to our corporate culture, our Customers and their fellow Associates makes Boardwalk a great place to work and to live”, Kolias adds. Boardwalk was chosen from 276 eligible nominated organizations and 98 finalists. The list of the National Top Ten winners will be announced in November. Contact Information: Zoe Geddes-Soltess Corporate Communications Coordinator, Boardwalk Rental Communities zgeddes-soltess@bwalk.com (403) 206- 6808 About Canada’s 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures™: About Boardwalk:
Calgary - Help Boardwalk Stuff a Suite with Food May 06, 2010
Calgary, Alberta- May 6, 2010- Boardwalk Rental Communities and the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank are inviting all Calgarians to join in an exciting initiative to fight hunger in Calgary. Boardwalk is “sweetening” the initiative by offering one lucky winner the opportunity to live rent free for a full year.
“Feeding the hungry in Calgary is a year round challenge. Boardwalk’s Stuff a Suite program is an innovative way to raise awareness among their customers and the public and help collect food for those in need”, said James McAra, CEO, Inter-Faith Food Bank. Until May 13, Boardwalk is asking Calgarians to drop off at least 5 items from the Calgary Inter- Faith Food Bank’s most needed items list to one of their participating locations. For every 5 items donated, they will receive one entry for a chance to win Free Rent for a Year. All food donations will be taken to Boardwalk’s Sarcee Trail Place location, with the goal of stuffing a 2-bedroom suite full of food. On May 14th, one lucky winner will be chosen from the entries to win free rent for a year from Boardwalk. Most importantly, all food collected will be donated to the Calgary Inter- Faith Food Bank. “Boardwalk Rental Communities is proud to assist the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank. Donations to the Food Bank often decrease during the warmer months but the need for food continues. We hope that all Calgarians will participate in this worthy cause”, said Rob Geremia, Boardwalk’s President. Boardwalk is also welcoming the public to drop off their donations and see the suite being stuffed on Saturday, May 8th, from 1-5pm at Sarcee Trail Place (71 Glamis Dr. SW). For more information including the Most Needed Items Food List, Entry Forms and Drop Off Locations, please visit www.bwalk.com. Contact Information: Megan Gauley, Marketing Manager, Boardwalk Rental Communities mgauley@bwalk.com (403) 206-6873
Edmonton Community Challenge Partnership May 05, 2010
Edmonton’s Next Gen, in collaboration with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues, Capital City Clean Up, Edmonton Bicycle Commuters, and The Works Art and Design Festival, is proud to announce Boardwalk Rental Communities as a Platinum Presenting Partner of the EDMONTON COMMUNITY CHALLENGE.
“Boardwalk Rental Communities is proud to be a partner of the Edmonton Community Challenge. We encourage all Edmontonians to participate in this year’s challenges. We are excited to be a part of this great initiative which encourages the improvement our communities in a fun and creative way,” Rob Geremia, Boardwalk’s President. “The Edmonton Community Leagues are extremely important for connecting and empowering Edmontonians in shaping the future of our city,” said Cary Williams, Chair of the Edmonton Next Gen Committee. “We're very excited to be teaming up with organizations like Boardwalk to help Leagues engage and improve our community.” From June 5 to 26, teams of all ages representing Community Leagues across the City, are encouraged to get involved in four fun summer CHALLENGE activities, with the chance to win a $15,000 community fund for an improvement project in their neighbourhood. Contest events include:
Formed in 2006, Edmonton’s Next Gen is focused on creating a city that attracts and gives a voice to the next generation in the life and growth of Edmonton’s communities. For full details on the EDMONTON COMMUNITY CHALLENGE, visit www.ecc.edmontonnextgen.ca. Deadline to register is May 15 for teams and June 1 for individuals. Media Contacts: Stephanie Enders, Edmonton’s Next Gen Volunteer T: 780.914.7179 | E: Stephanie@bottomlinepro.com Megan Gauley, Boardwalk Rental Communities T: 403 206 6873 | E: mgauley@bwalk.com |
Silvia Langer, Development Manager of the Unity Project (UP) explains their mission. “The Unity Project for Relief of Homelessness in London is a unique home-like shelter and transitional housing service. Residents participate in every aspect of operations, cooking and cleaning and maintenance – taking care of themselves, each other and the function of the shelter – their community. We operate everyday on the values of respect, interdependence, cooperation and compassion. We get by on the support of our community . This event helps us keep it UP!