Ravi Kahlon

• B.C. secures 8 new middle-income housing sites for BC Builds program

  British Columbia has secured eight new sites for its BC Builds program, in which land owned by the province, non-profits or community groups is pre-zoned to build middle-income rental housing.

  Politics

  Apr 29
  
• Kelowna’s temporary housing project operators revealed

  The John J. Howard Society of Okanagan will operate the tiny home project at Crowley Avenue and Turning Points Collaborative Society will manage the other.

  Canada

  Dec 21, 2023
  
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• B.C. expanding speculation tax to Kamloops, Parksville, 11 other municipalities

  The speculation tax is already in place across Metro Vancouver, the Capital Regional District and Kelowna and 99 per cent of British Columbians

  Economy

  Nov 22, 2023
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• B.C. tables new bill to cut down on homebuilding delays

  As it stands, the Housing Ministry says some rapidly-growing municipalities use the rezoning process to negotiate with homebuilders for funding much-needed amenities.

  Politics

  Nov 7, 2023
• Tiny homes to shelter unhoused people in 3 Kelowna locations

  The 60-square-foot units, which should be built in the next few months, are the fastest and most cost-effective way to meet the unhoused community's needs, Kelowna's mayor said.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
• Thousands of units expected from select B.C. cities in new housing targets

  If met, the five-year goals mean the selected communities would build 38 per cent more stock than what they would have otherwise, based on historic trends.

  Economy

  Sep 26, 2023
• B.C. to streamline permitting, offer incentive to homeowners to rent secondary suites

  The B.C. government is chipping away at promises made under its multi-billion-dollar housing plan, announcing two new initiatives aimed at boosting supply and affordability.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2023
• ‘Absolutely unacceptable’: Lack of communication confuses Prince George decampment

  Since the order, accommodations have been found for just six of the 30 or so people living in the park. Around 12 are still there with nowhere to go and the rest have fled.

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2023
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• B.C. pledges development charge reform as housing crisis persists

  Industry critics say community amenity contributions, negotiated with developers to pay for things like daycares and parks, are adding to the already high cost of housing.

  Politics

  Sep 1, 2023
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• Prince George to evict unhoused people from encampment, citing safety concerns

  B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon slammed Prince George's decision, reportedly made before adequate indoor shelter options could be secured for all.

  Politics

  Sep 1, 2023