Tag: housing
Homelessness rises in 60 per cent of B.C. communities in latest count
The latest provincial “point-in-time” count found that homelessness rose in more than half of the 20 British Columbia communities surveyed.
B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.
B.C. rents saw 3 per cent annual decline in May
British Columbia remained the most expensive province for renters in May, despite a three per cent annual decline in average rental prices in the province.
City council won’t risk losing Franklin Avenue affordable housing units
Powell River city councillors are not prepared to change a developer's final offer on affordable units within an apartment...
Tla’amin Nation opens 24 new accessible housing units
Twenty-four new accessible housing units will benefit elders and citizens of the Tla’amin Nation.The housing called ƛaχƛaχay ʔaye (Klah...
Video series gets personal about qathet housing crisis
Several governments and agencies are using personal stories to shine a light on the housing crisis in the qathet...
City launches short-term rentals survey
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The City of Powell River wants to hear your thoughts on short-term rentals.A short-term rental (SRT)...
City to host open house on rental issues
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The city is hosting a public open house this month, talking about short-term rental accommodations.Many communities...
Island Building Permits on the Rise
Building permits on Vancouver Island reached the highest dollar value ever recorded in the July to September 2017 period.
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Liberals Shut Down MP’s Right to Housing Bill
Rachel Blaney’s bid to have housing declared a right has been defeated.The Liberal party has voted against the North...
Blaney’s Private Member’s Bill Looks to Make Housing a Right
Rachel Blaney wants to make housing a right in Canada.The North Island-Powell River MP has put forth a private...
New developments approved by Council
Two new developments have received the go-ahead from Powell River City Council, including a new seniors housing facility.
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Blaney reacts to 2017 Federal budget
The NDP's seniors critic is speaking up on behalf of older Canadians. North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney says...
Council approves multi-family housing development
City council has approved a development permit for a multi-family project on Abbotsford Street.Mayor Dave Formosa says the 10-unit...
Province increases homeowner grant threshold to $1.6 million
The BC government has increased the homeowner grant threshold by 33% from $1.2 million to $1.6-million. Finance Minister Michael de...
It’s property assessment time
Property Assessments are in the mail.Christopher Whyte with BC Assessment says in general, property owners will see an...
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