Halifax council allows backyard suits to increase vacancy rate

For the past year the vacancy rate in Halifax has remained at one percent — one of the lowest in the country. City council has approved a motion to allow backyard suites, but advocates say much more needs to be done to ensure there are affordable housing options. Jesse Thomas has more.

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