Vancouver eyes changes to make housing development viable
Vancouver planning staff propose reducing developer fees and easing affordability rules to keep projects moving. The trade-offs include less funding for public art and delayed infrastructure.
Vancouver planning staff propose reducing developer fees and easing affordability rules to keep projects moving. The trade-offs include less funding for public art and delayed infrastructure.
Discover the must-see classical music concerts and events in Vancouver this December, from The Nutcracker to the VSO's holiday series. Plan your festive season with our guide.
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 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.
Edmonton's faith institutions are transforming underused properties into affordable housing and community hubs, offering innovative solutions to the city's housing shortage.
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.
Vancouver's Granville Street hospitality industry reports untenable crime levels, demanding closure of SROs after 6,641 emergency calls since 2020. Read the full investigation.
The University of Victoria begins early planning to transform 40 acres of vacant Oak Bay land into a development featuring thousands of housing units. Learn about this transformative project.
Regina seniors face rent increases up to 96% in 2026 as housing subsidies expire. Seniors on fixed incomes demand rent control while government rejects legislation.
Discover Vancouver's vibrant choral music scene this holiday season. Our guide features must-see concerts from Elektra Women's Choir, Vancouver Bach Choir, and Handel's Messiah performances.
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 government designates four communities for new public housing developments. Learn how this initiative addresses housing needs across the province.
New Fraser Institute research reveals Ontario's housing affordability crisis now impacts smaller communities like Brantford, where mortgage payments consume over 70% of family income.
St. Thomas launches purpose-built townhomes with finished rental units to combat housing shortages. New development aims to provide immediate housing relief.
New data reveals nearly 1,500 people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon. The latest count highlights urgent need for housing solutions and community support.
Vancouver's beloved Celebration of Light fireworks show is cancelled for good after 2025 due to a severe funding shortfall and rising costs, ending a summer tradition dating back to 1992.
Federal housing money for Calgary faces uncertainty as city reconsiders blanket rezoning. Critical affordable housing projects at stake.
Windsor faces Ontario's housing affordability crisis as costs outpace incomes. New study reveals staggering financial barriers for families seeking homeownership across the province.
Saskatoon faces growing homelessness crisis as numbers jump by 400 to nearly 2,000 residents. City officials declare emergency situation requiring urgent action.
An Ottawa company believes prefabricated homes could solve Canada's housing shortage. Learn how modular construction offers faster, more affordable housing solutions.
A new Montreal initiative is purchasing condominiums to provide housing for the homeless. The project is now actively seeking local donors to help scale its impact and address the city's housing crisis.
Discover how two new non-market housing developments in Vancouver are using thoughtful design to connect residents with nature and community, enhancing quality of life.
Vancouver's Just For Laughs festival celebrates its 10th anniversary in February 2026 with over 100 shows featuring James Acaster, Michelle Buteau, and more. Get tickets now!
Federal NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson meets with Sudbury non-profits to tackle the city's housing crisis, pledging urgent federal action.
Edmonton greenlights 10 affordable housing projects on surplus school grounds, creating over 1,300 units with federal funding support. Discover how this initiative addresses housing needs.
The first-of-its-kind From Barriers to Blueprints housing conference in Halifax identified the need for numerous systemic changes to address Canada's housing crisis. Read the key findings.
Major Montreal developers commit to building 2,500 social housing units at no profit in a significant move to fight the city's homelessness crisis. Learn more about this initiative.
Projet Montréal's interim leader Ericka Alneus expresses discomfort with Premier Legault linking immigration to homelessness. Read about the political debate over Montreal's housing crisis.
A Vancouver resident proposes building highrise housing on under-used PNE land, sparking a debate on urban land use and the city's rental shortage. Read the full proposal.
The Calgary Affordable Housing Foundation launches a winter fundraising campaign to support vulnerable residents facing long waitlists and housing insecurity. Donate now to help.