Accessible Housing
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On the Brink: Halifax wheelchair user feels ‘trapped’ due to housing crunchIn this instalment of 'On the Brink,' we speak with two women about the challenges finding accessible, affordable housing in Nova Scotia.CanadaDec 5, 2023
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Town of Osoyoos, B.C. to sell homes below market valueThe town of Osoyoos is well into Phase 2 and 3 of a program that offers housing for below market value.EconomyJun 6, 2023
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Lack of accessible and affordable housing frustrating for Albertans with disabilitiesOnly 10 per cent of residential units in Calgary are fully accessible, according to Accessible Housing Calgary.PerspectivesApr 4, 2023
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Alberta funds 400 new affordable housing units across province in budgetEleven projects across the province will get funding from the province to build or renovate affordable housing units.PoliticsMar 22, 2023
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New supportive housing site welcomes vulnerable EdmontoniansThe Mustard Seed’s Prairie Manor, located near Whyte Avenue, first opened its doors in the summer and is now at 70 per cent capacity but still welcoming new residents.CanadaDec 20, 2022
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Alberta invests $55 million into province’s affordable housingThe money will go towards the new Affordable Housing Partnership Program and will be spent over three years.CanadaDec 7, 2022
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N.S. government seeks delay in housing rights hearing for people with disabilitiesNova Scotia's government is asking to delay a human rights case involving access to housing for people with disabilities until the country's top court rules on the matter.CanadaJan 17, 2022
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N.S. government to top court: housing choice for people with disabilities not a rightThe provincial lawyers concede Nova Scotia's current system requiring some people with disabilities to live in larger facilities is not ideal.CanadaJan 9, 2022
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N.S. disabilities group pushes to convert major legal win into improved housing, careA disabilities group in Nova Scotia is pushing to convert a landmark court victory into funding for improvements to housing and care.CanadaDec 1, 2021
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A look inside a ‘gold standard’ Alberta home adapted for physical disabilitiesThe three-bedroom, three-bathroom living space made Brad Bartko, an advocate for the disabled, teary-eyed when he rolled into the St. Albert home in his wheelchair.ConsumerNov 23, 2021
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