London micro-shelter project delayed
Construction on London's Cheese Factory Road micro-shelter initiative is delayed. Get the latest details on the timeline and community impact.
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Ontario housing sector urges HST cut to avert crisis
BILD warns Ontario's housing starts could halve by 2030 without intervention. A proposed HST cut on new homes aims to save jobs and billions in revenue. Read the analysis.
Experts: Ontario Housing Market to Worsen in 2026
Real estate specialists predict a challenging year for Ontario's housing market in 2026, with affordability and supply issues expected to intensify. Learn what's ahead.
Report: Bruce County needs 4,000+ homes in next decade
A new report reveals Bruce County must build over 4,000 homes in the next ten years to meet demand. Learn about the housing targets and regional challenges.
Toronto's 2026 Budget Unveiled by Mayor Olivia Chow
Mayor Olivia Chow presents Toronto's 2026 budget, outlining the city's financial priorities and investments for the coming year. Get the details on the plan.
Saugeen Shores offers free pre-approved home designs
The Town of Saugeen Shores introduces a catalogue of free, pre-approved house designs to speed up construction and reduce approval times for new housing. Learn how this initiative tackles the housing shortage.
Windsor councillor seeks public details on $2.6M housing cut
A Windsor city councillor is pushing for full disclosure on a $2.6 million housing budget reduction after the city released details on 29 other items. Learn about the call for transparency in municipal spending.
Canmore Limits Vacancy Tax to Non-Albertans
Facing provincial pushback, Canmore amends its contentious vacancy tax to apply solely to non-Albertans. Mayor cites extreme housing inequality as the driver for action. Read the details.
HRM Announces New Suburban Plan for Halifax
Halifax Regional Municipality has announced the development of a new suburban plan. Learn about the key details and what it means for the city's future growth.
Toronto social housing evictions reach highest level in a decade
Evictions from Toronto Community Housing have surged to a 10-year high, raising urgent calls for more leniency and support for vulnerable tenants. Learn about the crisis and the push for policy change.
Windsor moves forward on downtown housing strategy
The City of Windsor takes a significant step in its downtown housing initiative, partnering with Farhi Holdings to revitalize the core. Learn about the plan's details and its impact on the community.
Private Developers Enter Montreal Social Housing
The entry of major private developers into Montreal's social housing sector is raising concerns about affordability and long-term impacts. Learn about the potential risks and community response.
Calgary housing fees outpace inflation, crisis deepens
Government fees on Calgary rental builds have skyrocketed 536% since 2010, now costing 4.5 months' rent per unit before move-in. Experts warn this model is unsustainable. Read the full analysis.
Alberta panel urges referendum to quit Canada Pension Plan
An Alberta government panel recommends a public referendum on leaving the Canada Pension Plan. Premier Danielle Smith's government considers the move. Learn the details and implications.
Saskatoon Buys Lots for Indigenous-Led Supportive Housing
Saskatoon shifts federal funding to purchase empty lots for affordable housing projects after a First Nation partnership stalls. The city aims to prepare sites for Indigenous-led developments to combat homelessness.
N.B. Releases Strategy to Reduce Chronic Homelessness by 40%
The New Brunswick government unveiled a new provincial strategy targeting a 40% reduction in chronic homelessness by 2028-29. Learn the details and goals of the plan.
Edmonton housing fees rise fastest in Canada but stay low
A new study reveals development charges in Edmonton have soared 628% since 2010, the highest rate among major cities. Despite the spike, fees per unit remain the lowest, aiding affordability. Explore the details and impacts.
Vancouver's New Housing Plan for Downtown Eastside
Vancouver announces a major housing strategy for the Downtown Eastside, focusing on replacing aging rooming houses with new, secure homes. Learn about the city's plan to address the housing crisis.
Feds pledge $46M for 152 rental homes in Saint John
The federal government is committing $46 million to build 152 rental homes in Saint John, addressing housing affordability. Learn more about this major investment.
Vancouver approves 32-storey DTES towers, cuts shelter housing
Vancouver council has approved a controversial plan allowing towers up to 32 storeys in the Downtown Eastside while reducing the mandated percentage of shelter-rate housing units.
$11M for Affordable Housing in Liverpool, Nova Scotia
The Canadian and Nova Scotia governments are investing $11 million to create 44 new affordable housing units in Liverpool. This joint initiative aims to address the critical housing shortage in the community.
Advocate raises concerns over London's micro-shelter community plan
A housing advocate voices serious concerns about London City Hall's strategy to house homeless residents in a micro-shelter community and the private company hired to run it. Learn about the debate.
City Can Move Forward on Granite Curling Club: Report
A new report states Winnipeg has the authority to advance its plan for the Granite Curling Club site, clearing a key hurdle for the project. Learn about the details and implications.
Build Canada Homes to modestly boost housing supply: PBO
Canada's Parliamentary Budget Officer reports a modest projected increase in housing supply from the Build Canada Homes initiative. Read the analysis of the federal plan's potential impact.
Toronto housing starts down sharply in 2025
A new report reveals a significant decline in housing starts across southern Ontario, with Toronto receiving a failing grade. Discover the data and implications for the region's housing crisis.
Montreal groups push to turn empty buildings into social housing
Montreal housing groups are calling for more abandoned buildings to be converted into social housing, highlighting a former restaurant left empty for 13 years. Learn about the push for solutions to the city's housing crisis.
Developer Addresses Canada's Housing Shortage with Rental Focus
Starlight Investments, Canada's largest rental provider, builds purpose-built communities to alleviate the housing crisis. Learn how they're creating sustainable housing solutions across the country.
Winnipeg, Quebec City Lead Canada's Housing Growth
Winnipeg and Quebec City tie as Canada's hottest housing markets with 11% annual price growth, surpassing major Prairie cities. Discover the key drivers behind this real estate surge.
Nova Scotia Announces Four New Public Housing Sites
Nova Scotia government designates four communities for new public housing developments. Learn how this initiative addresses housing needs across the province.
Calgary housing funding paused after rezoning repeal
Federal housing funding worth $129 million for Calgary is jeopardized after city council repealed blanket rezoning. CMHC has paused payments pending clarity on zoning status.
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