Modular Housing

• New mayors’ task force aims to speed up rollout of modular homes across B.C.

  The mayors and Modular BC announced the new working group Friday, at press conference at Kelowna's SRI homes.

  Economy

  Nov 22
  
• Modular cabins for homeless in Peterborough, Ont. to cost $1.9M annually: report

  A city report says the modular cabins project cost $2.4 million for construction and setup costs and will cost $1.9 million yearly to operate.

  Canada

  Mar 8
  
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• Nova Scotia to build 25 more public housing units across province by spring

  In an announcement on Friday, the Nova Scotia Government said they will build an additional 25 public housing units in eight communities across the province by March.

  Politics

  Feb 25
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• How a temporary tent encampment in Ontario went from dozens of people, to just 4

  The City of Peterborough says a temporary tent encampment that had dozens of people is down to four following the launches of new programs to help those experiencing homelessness.

  Economy

  Dec 20, 2023
• Peterborough to allow temporary tenting on municipal lot during build of 50 modular homes

  The temporary bylaw amendment will allow tenting on the parking lot at the southeast corner of Aylmer and Wolfe streets as modular homes are being built at the Rehill parking lot.

  Economy

  Sep 6, 2023
• Construction of 50 modular homes for Peterborough’s homeless population to begin in September

  The 50 clients are expected to take occupancy this fall in units that will also offer electricity and a heating and cooling system, the city says.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2023
• Fencing at encampment in Peterborough prompts concerns as temporary modular housing plan unfolds

  Construction fencing went up Wednesday around a Wolfe Street parking lot. The city says it's the first step for a temporary modular housing plan, which should be ready by the fall.

  Economy

  Jul 12, 2023
• ‘Shame’: Vancouver modular housing residents protest planned removal next month

  For three years, the 98 units at Larwill Place on Cambie Street have offered homes with to low-income tenants at risk of homelessness, but the lease expires on July 31.

  Politics

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Modular units proposed on Wolfe Street to assist Peterborough homeless in short term

  According to the city, as of mid-April there were 302 individuals on the city's by-name priority list, a real-time list of all people experiencing homelessness in the city.

  Economy

  May 4, 2023
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• Temporary housing arrives in Merritt, B.C. for 2021 flood victims

  Thirty-one modular homes have been delivered to Merritt, B.C., as a temporary stop-gap solution for much-needed housing, as some families are still recovering from the 2021 flood.

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2023