Rental Vacancy
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B.C.’s new shelter rate a good start, but doesn’t go nearly far enough: advocatesThe slice of income assistance meant for housing increased in B.C. for the first time in 15 years this month, but still only amounts to $500 in a province with a housing crisis.PoliticsJul 7, 2023
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The affordable housing crisis in New Brunswick and the calls for action: ‘No more blame game’The province is nearly halfway through a review of its rental situation. Premier Blaine Higgs has previously denied there's a crisis, but advocates say action is needed, now.CanadaApr 1, 2021
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Housing advocates applaud HRM’s secondary suite approval but want more government action on affordable housingHousing advocates applaud Halifax Regional Council's move to approve secondary suites motion but call on the government to do more to ease the housing crisis and low vacancy rateNewsSep 2, 2020
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P.E.I. housing shortage continues despite record year in constructionSam Sanderson, general manager of the P.E.I. Construction Association, said many builders are fully booked for new home construction until 2021.PoliticsMar 3, 2020
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On or off-campus, housing a challenge for Lethbridge post-secondary studentsWhile going back to school is fairly straight forward, finding a place to live is not.CanadaAug 16, 2019
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Low rental vacancy rate affecting Peterborough student housing marketPeterborough's vacancy rate for rentals is 1 per cent.CanadaAug 28, 2018
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Her landlord jacked up rent 64%. When she refused to pay, they tried to evict herThe B.C. Supreme Court has ruled against an effort to "renovict" a Vancouver woman from her West End home.EconomyApr 11, 2018
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Vancouver’s Rental Reality: House-share nightmare"It was my job to smile, to be pretty, and to be quiet and to be very servile in a way. It’s like I was paying money to be their best friend.”CanadaNov 21, 2017
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Vancouver’s Rental Realities: From mouldy co-op to mom’s basementLaura and Chris had to leave their co-op because of mould. Nearly two years later, the couple and their children are still stuck in her mother's basement.Nov 20, 2017
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Paperwork rolls out for Vancouver’s empty homes taxHomeowners have until Feb. 02, 2018 to fill out the paperwork or face a fine.Nov 7, 2017
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