Affordable

• Province looks for new housing ideas for parcel of land on Calgary’s Confederation Park

  The old seniors home on Confederation Park will be demolished and the province is looking for ideas on what to put in its place.

  Economy

  Jan 26
  
• Tax group calls on Sask. to drop PST on construction after Ottawa gives break on rental projects

  The Canadian Taxpayers Federation says the Saskatchewan government should drop the Provincial Sales Tax on construction projects as Ottawa cuts the GST on new rental construction.

  Politics

  Sep 15, 2023
  
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• Housing needs assessment reveals immediate need for more Kelowna housing

  A new housing needs assessment shows that Kelowna must add between 19,000 and 26,000 new housing units by the year 2031, to meet the demand of the city's growing population.

  Economy

  Sep 13, 2023
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• Single parents can save money with new K-Days ticket pack

  K-Days said that with 16 per cent of families headed by single parents, it is this year introducing a package deal that covers one adult plus two youth. K-Days runs July 21-30.

  Entertainment

  Jun 28, 2023
• B.C.’s new e-bike rebate program sparking interest at Kelowna bike shop

  Rebates will be available to B.C. residents over 19, and will be based on a person’s income, ranging from $350 to $1400.

  Consumer

  May 30, 2023
• Habitat for Humanity unveils affordable housing project in Baltimore, Ont.

  Habitat for Humanity Northumberland announced plans to build a seven-unit affordable townhouse complex at 4751 County Road 45 in Baltimore, Ont.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022
• Guelph mayor in favour of most proposed legislation to build more housing

  Cam Guthrie says getting 18,000 more homes built in Guelph is attainable but has second thoughts about eliminating municipal development charges.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2022
• Groundbreaking held for new supportive housing project in Guelph, Ont.

  A new 32-unit building in Guelph will have self-contained bachelor apartments, complete with a private bath and kitchenette. Work is expected to completed by next spring.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
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• Social housing advocates calling on Quebec government to do more

  Advocates point to an empty lot on Mont Royal Avenue East near Jean Duceppe Park in the Rosemont district as proof that the province is oblivious to the urgency of the situation.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2022
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• Kelowna Summerfest Rugby 7’s tournament returns

  After a two-year pandemic hiatus, rugby players and fans got their fix of fast-paced, hard-hitting action this weekend at the Kelowna Summerfest Rugby 7's tournament in City Park.

  Sports

  Jul 31, 2022