Homeless in the snow? Long-time Whistler resident fears losing his trailer
“They’re putting us on the streets. That’s what’s happening.” Continue reading
Housing
Mayor John Tory makes appointments to Toronto city council
The appointments, which will be reviewed at midterm, are to be formally confirmed during a city council meeting on Thursday. Continue reading
City councillors inch ahead on rental licensing pilot despite landlord objections
If council eventually votes to move forward with the licensing plan, landlords will pay a $200 annual fee and be subject to city inspections. Continue reading
Two surveys predict Metro Vancouver housing prices won’t face a big drop in 2019
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Rising interest rates will be a key factor affecting housing affordability in 2019, RE/MAX says. Continue reading
Edmonton housing surplus, low prices to last into mid-2019: economist
By Albert Delitala Digital Journalist
An over-abundance of houses for sale in the Edmonton area could mean slower sales and lower prices until well into next year, an economist tells Global News. Continue reading
Kelowna seniors surprised by eviction notices, say they paid rent
Eviction notices sent by registered mail; state move-out date is December 12th. 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
Vancouver councillor calls for doubling of city’s modular housing stock
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Coun. Jean Swanson wants to see the number of modular housing units in Vancouver doubled to more than 1,200. Continue reading
Province funding homes specifically for Indigenous British Columbians for the first time
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is planning on building more than 1,100 affordable homes for Indigenous peoples in 26 communities across the province. Continue reading
Peterborough 10-year housing, homelessness plan nearing midpoint
By Mark Giunta Videographer, Backup News & Sports Anchor
According the ‘I Count Ptbo’ homelessness count in March, 259 people were identified as experiencing homelessness in Peterborough. Continue reading
