Affordable Living

• Doctors raise concerns over province’s plan to fast-track housing in Halifax

  The province says it granted $2.3 million to HRM in 2020 to complete studies in four areas that are targeted for housing developments, including Sandy Lake.

  Environment

  Mar 28, 2023
  
• Why B.C. man drives a Tesla but lives in a van

  Lucas Philips is one of many Vancouverites who avoid the city's sky-high housing costs by living in vans, trailers and other recreational vehicles parked across the city.

  Money

  Jan 6, 2023
  
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• Nearly 700 people are homeless in Halifax, new statistics show

  The Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia stats show 694 people are heading into winter without a place to call home. It's up by about 200 when compared to a year ago.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Nova Scotia announces loan program for non-profits to purchase housing

  Nova Scotia's housing minister announced the Community Housing Acquisition Program will allow housing non-profits access $10 million in repayable loans.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2022
• New study says mid-sized cities in Saskatchewan among the best across Canada

  Demographic changes in the Canadian urban landscape indicate a bit of a 'wake-up' call for those who associate Canada’s overall success with the success of the larger cities.

  Economy

  Nov 4, 2021
• Winnipeg’s Siloam Mission ‘fortunate’ to receive federal housing funding

  Siloam Mission will receive up to $1.53 million for a space to give those leaving addictions treatment a place to call home, instead of them being thrust into homelessness.

  Health

  Dec 19, 2020