Affordable Housing
Activists in Côte-des-Neiges push borough to commit to more social housing in Blue Bonnets project
By Gloria Henriquez Reporter/Weather specialist
Social housing activists gathered in Côte-des-Neiges Monday evening and made their way to borough council to deliver a petition with nearly 2,000 signatures. Continue reading
Ending homelessness the focus of 3-day Hamilton conference
The sixth annual conference is taking place from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7 at the Hamilton Convention Centre. Continue reading
Affordable housing in Edmonton could be more affordable with less red tape, critics say
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Social agencies weighed in on Edmonton’s affordable housing plan Monday, telling executive committee more could be done with less red tape. Continue reading
Public housing tenants are ‘on their own’: Marconi Blvd. resident
A woman who heard the gunshots at a Marconi Boulevard housing complex Sunday night suggests police presence and social programming could help deter crime in the area. Continue reading
Montreal unveils plan to create 12,000 social and affordable housing units
Mayor Valérie Plante said at a press conference there’s no “magical solution” to help residents find affordable housing but her administration has laid out an ambitious plan. Continue reading
Funding announced to develop shipping container housing across rural Alberta
The Courtyard is a 33-suite, three-storey building that can house up to 78 people. Continue reading
Project to help break cycle of homelessness for Saskatoon’s most vulnerable
A new housing project for people experiencing chronic and episodic homelessness in Saskatoon officially opened on Monday. Continue reading
Why did BC Housing pay almost twice the assessed value for this Kelowna property?
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The crown corporation said the lower 2017 assessment doesn’t reflect the current market value of the property. Continue reading
North Vancouver developer proposes new ‘demoviction’ solution
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
The proposal would create temporary housing for tenants while the property is redeveloped, with the right to move into new rental when it’s completed. Continue reading
Provincial and federal governments support affordable housing initiatives in Sask.
More funding for affordable housing is being provided for five Saskatchewan communities. Continue reading
