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B.C. facing pushback from latest cities added to housing target listMore B.C. municipalities are pushing back against the NDP government's new housing targets, saying they're doing their share, but the province is not.PoliticsApr 24
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Vancouver Island residents question new supportive housing locationResidents on Braidwood Road in Courtenay on Vancouver Island say the city and BC Housing have pushed through a plan for the property without consultation.PoliticsMay 1
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Scammers already targeting new benefit for low-income B.C. seniorsBC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced.PoliticsApr 11
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Developer, mayor mystified why affordable housing development in Mission was rejectedThe CEO of Apex Western Homes thinks it may be because the units have gas installed instead of electricity and that is the reason BC Housing rejected the building.CanadaApr 4
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B.C. announces 670 subsidized units in next phase of rental housing planThe second phase of a homebuilding partnership between the province and Metro Vancouver will deliver up to 670 below-market rental units in four separate urban areas, Premier David Eby said Thursday.PoliticsMay 23
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B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund saves affordable housing in VernonThe $500-million Rental Protection Fund provides one-time capital grants to non-profit housing organizations so they can buy affordable housing buildings that go up for sale.CanadaMay 21
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BC Hydro aims to ease peak hour power usage with overnight discountsBC Hydro is rolling out a voluntary new fee structure that offers discounts for overnight power usage, but charges a premium during peak periods.MoneyJun 5
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More than 1 in 3 British Columbians considering leaving due to high housing costs: pollA new poll from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute shows that residents across B.C. find that the BC NDP is not focusing enough on addressing housing needs.CanadaJun 10
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One person unaccounted for following house fire in Lumby, B.C.Neighbours told Global News on Monday that an elderly couple, as well as their adult son and his partner lived in the home.FireJun 3
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Rossland, B.C. mother and kids hide in their room as bear trashes their houseA Rossland, B.C., woman is sharing her story after a bear somehow got into her home and trashed the living room. Fortunately no one was hurt.CanadaJun 6
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WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 15Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.NewsJun 15
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Former Global BC anchor Randene Neill nominated as BC NDP candidateFormer Global BC award-winning journalist and anchor Randene Neill said she will be fighting for more affordable housing.PoliticsJun 8
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‘There is much to be done’: B.C. gets D+ grade in Food Banks Canada poverty report cardFood Banks Canada has given B.C. a near-failing grade on its 2024 poverty report card, saying much needs to be done to address shortfalls in housing and food security.CanadaMay 22
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B.C. sex offender Randall Hopley gets 2 years for fleeing halfway houseHopley has received a two-year sentence for three charges he pleaded guilty to in late April.CrimeMay 24
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Tiny homes community for homeless in Kelowna officially opensThe city says STEP Place will provide ‘a safe, stable environment,’ where residents “will receive the support they need to prepare for and find more permanent homes.’CanadaMay 31
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Incentives needed for people to recycle homes over demolishing: Calgary moverHouses are being demolished throughout Calgary's inner city to make way for new homes, but only a small number of houses are being spared, according to city statistics.EconomyMay 25
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Vancouver spent more than $400K to clean up sanctioned homeless encampmentThe recent cleanup and repairs to Vancouver's only sanctioned homeless encampment at CRAB Park cost $416,900, according to a city councillor.PoliticsJun 13
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Family says 81-year-old woman is being ‘bullied’ in Ontario Line expropriation caseThe family of an 81-year-old Toronto woman whose home is being expropriated for construction of the Ontario Line says she is being 'bullied' to sell the house.FeaturesJun 5
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More than 51,000 people expected for B.C. Lions home opener, 50 Cent concertThe B.C. Lions home opener will be a packed house with more than 51,000 expected to attend the game and a 50 Cent concert.SportsJun 14
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UBC Properties, City of Kelowna sued over effects of tower constructionA recently filed lawsuit is taking aim at just about everyone involved with the construction and design of UBC Okanagan's downtown tower.CanadaMay 13