Housing Crisis
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Kelowna transitional housing helps at-risk seniors secure homesTurning Points Collaborative Society operates Trailside, which opened in May 2024 and was created for people 55 and up and those with disabilities.CanadaDec 16
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Average housing price must fall to fix ‘crisis,’ federal minister saysGregor Robertson acknowledged that Canada faces a 'housing crisis' but argued the federal Liberals are taking action to lower the cost of a home and boost the housing supply.CanadaOct 20
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Housing starts fell 16% in August as home building slows: CMHCThe annual pace of housing starts fell 16 per cent in August compared to July, according to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.CanadaSep 16
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Ontario homebuilder offering to pay property taxes, utilities as buyer market stallsA homebuilder in London, Ont., is offering to pay property taxes and utility costs for one year in a bid to entice hesitant homebuyers amid a province-wide housing market stall.EconomyAug 26
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Cockroaches, mould, heat: Peel tenants decry rental conditions in survey1 in 3 Peel tenants report cockroaches and pests, as ACORN’s 2025 survey reveals rising rents, poor repairs, and urgent calls for landlord licensing.ConsumerAug 14
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Short-term rental restrictions blamed for Kelowna’s soft tourism seasonThe provincial restrictions were implemented in an effort to bolster the long-term housing supply amid a severe shortage and bring down housing costs.PoliticsAug 12
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Provinces hold ‘key’ to homebuilding but must take more action: reportNo province earned a grade higher than C+ in the report assembled by the Task Force for Housing and Climate, which evaluates governments based on their housing policies.CanadaMay 29
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Saskatoon faces record high levels of homelessnessThe number of homeless individuals in Saskatoon has nearly tripled since 2022, putting the city amongst the highest rates of homelessness in the country.CanadaMay 27
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High-rise projects are popping up around Halifax. But why are they getting built this way?Halifax eyes new high-density communities to ease its housing crisis, but planners warn it could take 10–15 years before real progress is seen.CanadaMay 16
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Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure dealNova Scotia will receive $170M from Ottawa for housing infrastructure under a 10-year deal signed in February, with project details to come as priorities are set.EconomyMay 15
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