Squamish Nation planning major housing development on lands near Kitsilano
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The 3,000-unit project would mark the first large-scale urban development project by an Indigenous group in Canada. Continue reading
Housing
‘Not accurate’: Housing minister fires back at Liberal leader over homeless supports in Maple Ridge
Housing Minister Selina Robinson has written a letter to B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to correct ‘”inaccurate statements” he has made about planned modular housing units in Maple Ridge. Continue reading
Ottawa’s long-term housing market pinched by short-term rentals, coalition says
According to a report handed out at the press conference, more than 1,000 homes have been converted into what the coalition calls “ghost hotels.” 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
Hamilton post-secondary students work with city to tackle real-world challenges
CityLAB Hamilton’s spring showcase featured projects created by students from McMaster, Mohawk and Redeemer with the goal of finding solutions for real challenges facing the city. Continue reading
New York nearly got a version of Vancouver’s empty homes tax — before the real estate industry killed it
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lawmakers have since been forced to whittle down the proposal, but they’re still looking to Vancouver for inspiration. Continue reading
Greater Vancouver home prices continue decline in first quarter: Royal Lepage
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Royal Lepage says home prices declined across Greater Vancouver as a result of federal and provincial government intervention. Continue reading
Report on Vancouver housing plan shows progress in some areas, gaps in others
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Two years in to its 10 year plan, the city has approved 15,400 of a hoped-for 10,000 units. Continue reading