Vancouver city council gives green light to ‘locals-first’ pre-sale housing policy
The motion passed 7-2, with the NPA’s George Affleck and Melissa De Genova voting against. Continue reading
Vancouver housing
Vision Vancouver says it heard people ‘loud and clear’ on housing, but some are skeptical
By Jesse Ferreras National Online Journalist
“I think many Vancouverites feel like city hall isn’t listening,” said one observer. Continue reading
Vancouver’s housing crisis key issue for newly-elected city councillor
By Kyle Benning Reporter
“Now with four votes on the council, I think it’s momentum for our message.” Continue reading
City of Vancouver unveils $28M housing project, calls for gov. assistance
The city said the 81 affordable homes will share the space with four community non-profits. Continue reading
Housing minister says legislation to end fixed term lease loophole ‘imminent’
Critics argue unscrupulous landlords are using the leases to evade annual maximums on rent increases. Continue reading
Province to spend $66M on 600 Vancouver modular housing units
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“We need to remember, it is only a temporary solution.” Continue reading
Housing affordability the worst it’s been in 27 years. Here’s a cross-Canada look
While RBC says affordability is stable outside of Ontario and British Columbia, other markets are dealing with their own housing market battles. Continue reading
Toronto top city in the world at risk of a housing bubble: report
Toronto and Vancouver are at risky territory for a housing bubble, according to a recent report. Continue reading
Landlord B.C. says a rental freeze in Metro Vancouver would do more harm than good
By Kyle Benning Reporter
Landlord BC says freezing rental rates in Vancouver could drive landlords to post listings on short-term rental sites. Continue reading
Neighbourhood Series: A growth spurt in Joyce-Collingwood
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Walk around the Joyce-Collingwood neighborhood these days and you’ll see and hear a lot of construction. Continue reading
