New survey finds 90% of residents agree there’s a housing crisis in Metro Vancouver
“We’re the only place in the country where the vast majority of us choose housing as the number one issue.” Continue reading
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Housing crisis hits White Bear First Nations
For the past 7 years Terrence Nokahoot has lived in a derelict, rundown home. The interior is a potpourri of disrepair, neglect, and the pungent whiff of urine. Continue reading
Interest rate hikes wiping out housing affordability gains in Vancouver: report
Housing affordability is at a “crisis” in Vancouver, with home ownership costs at their highest ever, according to a new report. Continue reading
B.C.’s rental housing task force visits Vancouver on cross-province tour
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The three person team is headed by Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert. Continue reading
Trump’s tariffs on Canadian lumber are pricing Americans out of the U.S. housing market
As lumber prices continue their climb, the NAHB states that the problem is only exacerbated by 20 per cent tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber imports. Continue reading
To lower the cost of hospitalizing B.C.’s homeless and mentally ill, housing needs to be a priority: SFU study
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Each mentally ill or homeless person who’s admitted to hospital costs on average $60,000 per year, according to the study. Continue reading
Vancouver’s housing market stokes fears of a ‘brain drain’ of millennials from the region: study
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
Of those 18 to 29 years of age, 52 per cent admit they’re having a hard time financially and aren’t saving for the future, while 24 per cent are living paycheque to paycheque. Continue reading
Nanaimo tent city supporters, residents protest eviction
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist / Anchor
Nanaimo city council passed a motion Friday, during an in-camera meeting, to issue trespass notices to residents of the so-called DisconTent City on city-owned land. Continue reading
Pilot project tackling First Nation housing crisis one tiny home at a time
Funded by the federal government, this pilot project is the first of its kind in Alberta. Continue reading
New report looks to ease rental crisis by allowing Peterborough homeowners to build suites
By Jesse Thomas Videographer
Council endorses “secondary suites” report but some housing advocates remain skeptical it will stimulate the rental market. Continue reading
