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Tenant advocates say Toronto’s new renoviction bylaw already making ‘positive impact’A new bylaw aimed at reducing renovictions in Toronto is already having noticeable effects, according to tenant and anti-poverty advocates.PoliticsAug 12, 2025
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Toronto’s new renovictions bylaw comes into effect, aimed at protecting tenantsA new Toronto bylaw targeting renovictions comes into effect today, requiring landlords to get a licence before carrying out repairs or renovations that force tenants to move out.CanadaJul 31, 2025
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Cockroaches, mould, heat: Peel tenants decry rental conditions in survey1 in 3 Peel tenants report cockroaches and pests, as ACORN’s 2025 survey reveals rising rents, poor repairs, and urgent calls for landlord licensing.ConsumerAug 14, 2025
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Federal NDP pledges mental-health coverage, non-Tesla EV rebatesLike all the main parties, the NDP are only releasing their platform after both leaders' debates and while advance polls have already opened.PoliticsApr 19, 2025
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NDP focus on rent control as Conservatives tackle addictions treatmentThe leaders are rounding out their second weekend of the campaign trail, with policy announcements including rent control and addictions treatment.CanadaApr 6, 2025
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New owner of historic Edmonton apartment building triples rent: ‘It’s insane’Residents of the 110-year-old Annamoe Mansion overlooking Edmonton's river valley expected a rent increase with a new owner — but not a hike from $880 to $2,680 a month.MoneyApr 5, 2025
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OneCity first out of the gate with Vancouver byelection candidateEnvironmental lawyer and transportation activist Lucy Maloney announced Tuesday she was throwing her hat in the ring for OneCity Vancouver.PoliticsJan 28, 2025
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Promises made on key issues in the 2025 Ontario electionA list of the promises made by the Ontario PCs, NDP, Liberals and Greens ahead of the 2025 provincial election.PoliticsFeb 4, 2025
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Popular East Vancouver restaurant to shutter after 120% rent hikeCharles Tsang opened Liberté Café on Vaness Avenue near Boundary Road in Vancouver's Joyce-Collingwood neighbourhood in 2020.EconomyJan 14, 2025
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6.9% tax spike ‘will mean change in Torontonians’ lives’: Olivia ChowMayor Olivia Chow and budget chief Coun. Shelley Carroll revealed the figure to reporters Monday as part of the city’s proposed budget this year.PoliticsJan 13, 2025
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Here are the new laws and rules for Ontario starting in the new yearOntario will be seeing new laws and regulations in 2025. From increased highway tolls to lower daycare fees, here's a look at some of the most significant changes taking effect.CanadaDec 30, 2024
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Workers helping the homeless in Montreal feel powerless as crisis deepensAs temperatures drop in Montreal, homeless shelters are overcrowded and warming stations -- furnished with chairs, not beds -- are at full capacity.CanadaDec 22, 2024
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Bylaw targeting Toronto renovictions to be implemented summer 2025The plan will be debated at the Planning and Housing Committee next week and at Toronto City Council later in November.PoliticsOct 24, 2024
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B.C. election 2024 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guideDoes B.C.'s provincial election have you scratching your head ahead of voting day? We've assembled a last-minute cheat sheet for voters.PoliticsOct 18, 2024
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3 elections, 3 provinces, 10 days: What’s at stake in these Canadian racesBritish Columbia, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan all have general elections within a 10-day period marking a very busy two weeks for politics in Canada.PoliticsOct 8, 2024
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Ontario city approves new ‘renoviction’ bylaw some critics call ‘weak’Despite pushback from some councillors over its effectiveness, London passed a ‘renoviction’ bylaw to deter bad landlords from using renovations to force lower-paying tenants out.CanadaSep 26, 2024
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Man who died in Saint John, N.B., encampment was generous and loved, says volunteerA news release says emergency crews received a report Tuesday evening about a body found at the encampment near the causeway over the Courtenay Bay Channel.CanadaOct 2, 2024
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Guelph residents going through ‘renovictions’ take their grievances to city councilCouncil is considering whether to pass a bylaw to protect tenants from being evicted from their homes due to work being done on the building.CanadaSep 19, 2024
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Nova Scotia urged to close ‘pathways’ that lead people to losing their homesThe head of a Nova Scotia shelter for women and children says the province can reduce homelessness by addressing the "pathways" that lead people to end up on the street.CanadaAug 13, 2024
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Canada’s 2021 election: Here’s your last minute voter’s guideWith latest polling finding Liberals and Conservatives at a dead heat, here's what you need to know about voting in Canada's 2021 election.CanadaSep 17, 2021