Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley on goals for 2019: ‘The biggest challenge is housing’
The man who took down Derek Corrigan reflects on his first few months as a politician and looks ahead to solving affordability issues in the new year. Continue reading
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Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart on goals for 2019: ‘I want this city to be an example to others’
As he shuts the door on 2018, Stewart’s focus turns to housing and opioids, which are his top two priorities moving forward. Continue reading
Housing slowdown continues, says Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Last month’s sales were 34.7 per cent below the 10-year November sales average and the lowest for the month since 2008. Continue reading
Torched camper raises new concerns about Vancouver’s RV-living community
By Simon Little Online Journalist
No one was hurt in the fire, but advocates for the precariously housed say that’s not always the case. Continue reading
Kennedy Stewart prioritizes plan to make good on Vancouver’s housing promises
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Kennedy Stewart’s first priority is to tee up 25,000 affordable rentals run by non-profits on city-owned land. Continue reading
Housing crunch pushing even the suburbs out of reach of B.C. families: report
Surrey’s vacancy rate fell from 5.7 per cent in 2012 to near zero last year. Continue reading
Ian Campbell departure pushes Kennedy Stewart ahead in Vancouver’s Mayoral race: Poll
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
A new poll shows Independent candidate Kennedy Stewart is in the lead to become Vancouver’s mayor . Continue reading
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
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