BC Rental Housing

• New rent protection no help to B.C. parents amid $600 hike after baby’s birth

  Joy Maynard told Global News in December when she was eight months pregnant, she was facing a $600 a month rent hike once her baby was born.

  Politics

  Apr 3
  
• B.C. rent affordability an increasing problem as Canada’s national vacancy rate declines

  The report from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation(CMHC), showed supply was unable to keep up with demand in major markets across the country.

  Economy

  Jan 31
  
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• B.C. families increasingly denied housing because of having children: report

  A new report released by First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society found that 37 per cent of parents polled said they were denied rental housing because they had children.

  Economy

  Jan 12
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• 19% decline in B.C. housing due to short-term rental shift: study

  It is estimated that B.C. tenants bore an extra $2 billion in rent costs between 2016 and 2021 due to the vast expansion of short-term rentals.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2023
• B.C. asks for proposals to build 3,500 ‘affordable’ rental homes

  The province has invited non-profits, First Nations, municipalities and other organizations to submit proposals, which will be accepted until mid-November.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
• B.C. government announces new $500M affordable rental fund to protect renters

  B.C. Premier David Eby made the announcement Thursday morning, saying the government's actions will make a big difference for thousands of renters across the province.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2023
• B.C. rental crisis goes far beyond impact of short-term rentals, experts say

  Housing experts said tax revenue generated by Airbnb is a small return for a province where families struggle to find affordable homes.

  Nov 10, 2019
• Burnaby mayor promises action on demovictions as resident anger boils over

  Dozens turned out Saturday for the latest protest against development in Metrotown that has displaced several residents.

  Apr 6, 2019
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• B.C.’s rental housing task force visits Vancouver on cross-province tour

  The three person team is headed by Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert.

  News

  Jun 28, 2018