Rhi

• Officials request feds ‘pony up Alberta’s cash’ for affordable housing

  The calls come as only six of 39 affordable housing projects in Alberta received federal dollars in the latest funding round from the Rapid Housing Initiative

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2023
  
• City of Brandon, federal government collaborate to build 24 transitional housing units

  A deal between the federal government and the City of Brandon is part of a $1.5-billion commitment to create 4,500 affordable housing units for vulnerable Canadians.

  Economy

  May 30, 2023
  
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• Lethbridge city council approves conditional funds for 3 affordable housing projects

  The city has put up nearly $5 million towards affordable housing projects that would support the community.

  Politics

  Feb 8, 2023
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• New supportive housing site welcomes vulnerable Edmontonians

  The Mustard Seed’s Prairie Manor, located near Whyte Avenue, first opened its doors in the summer and is now at 70 per cent capacity but still welcoming new residents.

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2022
• 49 affordable homes to be built in London, Ont. after $10.8 million funding announced

  A funding of $10.8 million will be used to create an estimated 49 new affordable homes through the Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) in London.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2021
• Winnipeg to see 51 new affordable homes as part of federal program

  A total of 51 new affordable homes will be built in Winnipeg as part of a federal strategy to create housing across the country.

  Politics

  Jul 19, 2021
• Federal program to add 43 new affordable housing units in HRM

  According to the province, as of July 6, there were 352 people seeking housing, which is 138 fewer than on Dec. 8, 2020.

  Economy

  Jul 14, 2021
• Ottawa commits $7.5M for affordable housing in west London

  Officials say they expect people to begin moving in by the end of next year and the affordable units should be priced between 60 and 80 per cent of average market rent.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2020
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• 4 rapid housing projects get funding in Hamilton through federal program

  The four projects are to be completed within the next year and the units will be geared towards women at risk of homelessness, Indigenous women and seniors.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2020
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• Three non-profit housing groups in Halifax approved for Rapid Housing Initiative

  As many as 52 affordable units are expected to be created with the approval of three non-profit housing projects funded through the Rapid Housing Initiative.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2020