Nova Scotia Liberals nix NDP push for rent control
By Marieke Walsh Political Reporter
Premier Stephen McNeil quickly quashed a proposal from the NDP to bring rent control back to Nova Scotia. Continue reading
Affordable Housing
City of Vancouver unveils $28M housing project, calls for gov. assistance
The city said the 81 affordable homes will share the space with four community non-profits. Continue reading
B.C. Premier returns from First Ministers’ meeting amid disagreement over pot revenue
Premier John Horgan says he didn’t hear much about B.C.’s housing affordability crisis at the First Ministers meeting. Continue reading
Bill Kelly: Government policy is hurting, not helping the housing problem
When government intervention makes it more difficult for builders and developers to do business, those needed housing projects grind to a halt. Continue reading
Affordable Housing units open in Moose Jaw
A 12-unit affordable rental housing project for people with “complex needs” is now open in Moose Jaw. Continue reading
Hamilton councillors approve specifics of spending $50 million on poverty reduction
Overall, the city expects to build dozens of new affordable units each year while fixing as many as 1,600, many of which are considered uninhabitable. Continue reading
Vancouver Councillor wants public database for social housing
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
One Vancouver NPA Councillor wants an open database for social housing. Continue reading
Ontario unlocking surplus land in downtown Toronto to create rental units, affordable housing
The four sites for development include two lots in the West Don Lands and two lots between Yonge and Bay streets at 27 Grosvenor Street and 26 Grenville Street. Continue reading
Ontario government announces $200M for supportive housing
The investment is aimed at housing people who experience chronic homelessness and giving them supports such as counselling and addiction services to help them stay there. Continue reading
New Calgary affordable housing project completed near Chinook Centre
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A dedication and community celebration was held at the new Clarke Court Saturday, a 32-unit affordable housing project named after Ann Clarke located in the community of Kingsland, across Glenmore Trail and Chinook Centre. Continue reading
