CKNW to host special show dedicated to B.C.’s housing crisis
By John O’Dowd Executive Producer
Gimme Shelter: A CKNW Housing Special Airs on Friday, June 28 Continue reading
housing affordability
Majority of British Columbians want more housing options, says poll from developers
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The poll, which was conducted on behalf of the Urban Development Institute, says 75 per cent of those polled want more housing options. Continue reading
Province announces new rental homes for middle-income families in Kelowna
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Almost 160 new rental homes will be built on Clement Avenue across from the police station for Kelowna’s middle-income families. Continue reading
Liberals set to legislate a ‘right to housing’ through omnibus budget bill
The federal Liberals are using their omnibus budget bill to legislate a “right to housing” and the requirements on future government to not drop the concept. Continue reading
Burnaby council to receive recommendations this summer on how to address housing crisis
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Recommendations will be going to the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing and Burnaby City Council in July. Continue reading
Burnaby mayor promises action on demovictions as resident anger boils over
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Dozens turned out Saturday for the latest protest against development in Metrotown that has displaced several residents. Continue reading
Residents frustrated with growing homeless camp in Richmond call on city to act
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The residents protesting the camp in East Richmond say they’re meeting with Mayor Malcolm Brodie on Monday. Continue reading
Housing prices in Saskatoon decline in Q1: Royal LePage
Royal LePage said the aggregate price of a home in Saskatoon decreased 1.0 per cent during the first three months of 2019. Continue reading
You didn’t fill out B.C.’s speculation tax declaration. Now what?
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
If you own only one home and are a British Columbian you are exempt from the tax, but must still fill out a declaration. Continue reading
B.C. government introduces legislation to ban the practice of hiding home ownership
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Finance Minister Carole James introduced legislation on Tuesday that, if passed, will establish a public registry of beneficial owners of property in B.C. Continue reading