Halifax mortgage costs exceed 50% of income
A Fraser Institute report reveals Halifax families now spend over half their after-tax income on mortgage payments for a typical home. Discover the housing affordability crisis details.
Category : Search result: housing infrastructure
Regina approves $1M homelessness plan and housing options
Regina city council has approved new housing initiatives and a $1 million homelessness strategy while addressing encampment concerns. Learn about the city's comprehensive approach.
Vancouver Housing Crisis Worsens Amid Approval Delays
Metro Vancouver's housing affordability crisis persists as lengthy approval processes and government fees hinder construction despite falling home prices. Learn about the Fraser Institute's findings.
Saskatchewan expands homelessness strategy with $20M
Saskatchewan announces $20 million expansion to homelessness strategy. Learn how this funding will address housing crisis and support vulnerable populations across the province.
Brookfield, Nvidia launch $100B AI infrastructure program
Brookfield Asset Management partners with Nvidia on groundbreaking US$100 billion AI infrastructure initiative, revolutionizing data center development globally. Discover how this shapes Canada's tech future.
Regina to allow mobile homes citywide after evictions
Regina city council is reviewing zoning changes to permit mobile homes anywhere in the city following Glen Elm evictions that displaced residents earlier this year.
Essex Council pushes housing safety subsidy plan
Essex Council addresses affordable housing crisis with new subsidy proposal. Learn how the task force aims to improve housing safety standards in the community.
Surrey approves Costco, scraps supportive housing
Surrey city council greenlights a contentious Costco in South Surrey while rejecting a BC Housing plan for 260 units including supportive housing, despite community opposition to both projects.
Housing Starts Drop 17% in October: CMHC
Canada's housing market shows significant slowdown as CMHC reports 17% annual decline in housing starts for October 2025. Analysis of market trends and implications.
Ottawa housing starts jump 22% in 2025
New data reveals a 22% surge in Ottawa housing starts for 2025, signaling a major construction boom. Discover what's driving this growth and its impact on the city's real estate market.
Formerly homeless Sudbury woman now has indoor home
A 60-year-old Sudbury woman who was living in a collapsed tent now has permanent indoor housing. Read her inspiring journey from homelessness to stability.
Disabled Sudbury senior homeless in broken tent
A 60-year-old disabled woman in Sudbury faces extreme hardship living in a collapsed tent after eviction. Her story highlights Ontario's growing housing crisis.
Regina Considers Permitting Manufactured Homes in All Neighborhoods
Regina explores zoning reforms to integrate manufactured homes across residential areas, expanding housing options amid affordability crisis. Learn how this could transform city living.
October Home Sales Edge Up But Remain Below 2024 Levels
Canadian home sales increased 0.9% in October with prices showing early recovery signs, though year-over-year declines persist amid ongoing housing shortage concerns.
Maritime housing market still appreciating in 2025
Real estate analyst reveals Maritime property markets continue appreciating while Toronto and Vancouver cool. Expert insights on 2026 housing price expectations for Canadian homeowners.
Edmonton's Plan to Fast-Track Infill Housing
Edmonton launches a new initiative to speed up infill housing approvals with pre-approved designs, cutting wait times from months to weeks to meet City Plan goals.
400+ New Rentals Proposed Near Vancouver's Main St
GWL Realty proposes two towers with 470 rental homes, a grocery store, and public plaza near Main Street-Science World SkyTrain. Plan supports St. Paul's Hospital staff housing.
Budget Housing Math Doesn't Add Up: BILD
BILD exposes critical flaws in federal budget housing data showing sales declines up to 82% across major markets. Urgent policy changes needed to address construction crisis.
B.C. NDP faces backlash over housing deregulation bill
Critics across political spectrum oppose Bill M216 that would fast-track building approvals and reduce municipal oversight. Learn why this private member's bill raises transparency concerns.
400-Unit Rental Community Breaks Ground in Brampton
LiUNA and Fengate launch Church & Main, a 400-unit rental tower in downtown Brampton. The project addresses the city's housing crisis with transit-oriented design. Read more about this development.
355 Affordable Homes Coming to North Edmonton
The City of Ottawa announces 355 accelerated affordable housing units in north Edmonton to address housing crisis. Federal investment aims to create homes for vulnerable Canadians.
Federal Budget Housing Math Doesn't Add Up
Industry experts question federal budget's optimistic housing data as new home sales plummet across Canada. Discover the real numbers behind the crisis.
Budget housing promises insufficient: advocates
Canadian housing advocates say federal budget measures won't solve affordability and supply crises. Learn why experts demand stronger action on housing.
Calgary Office Tower Converted to 204 Affordable Homes
Federal and municipal funding transforms vacant Calgary office building into 204 affordable housing units with support services. Project completion expected fall 2026.
120 new modular rental units coming to Saskatoon
Saskatoon addresses its housing crisis with 120 new modular rental units, including dedicated homes for mental health support. Federal funding of $38.3 million accelerates the project.
Edmonton's $15M Student Housing Race Begins
Edmonton's new Downtown Student Housing Incentive has sparked a developer race for $15M in federal funds to build 500 affordable student units. The real construction challenge starts now.
London's Coves Landing Supportive Housing Nearly Ready
London's new Coves Landing supportive housing project at the former Elmwood Place LTC home is nearly complete. This initiative will provide crucial homes and support for those in need. Learn more about this community development.
Feds to redevelop Alta Vista public property for housing
The Canadian government is moving forward with plans to convert public property in Ottawa's Alta Vista neighborhood into housing. Learn how this initiative addresses urban development needs.
$1.7M to repair Moncton affordable seniors housing
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick announce a $1.7 million investment to repair Golden Terraces, an affordable housing complex for seniors in Moncton.
Regina author examines $2B bypass in new book
A Regina author completes comprehensive review of the controversial $2 billion Regina Bypass project six years after its completion, walking the entire route to document its impact.
Page 2 of 4