Surrey Tree Lighting & Vancouver Weekend Events Guide
Discover Surrey's Tree Lighting Festival, Eastside Culture Crawl and exciting Metro Vancouver weekend events. Plan your perfect weekend in British Columbia!
Discover Surrey's Tree Lighting Festival, Eastside Culture Crawl and exciting Metro Vancouver weekend events. Plan your perfect weekend in British Columbia!
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.
Richmond's Lansdowne Centre mall will transform into a massive mixed-use community with 24 towers and park space. Discover how this project will reshape the city.
Over 700,000 low-wage workers in British Columbia face impossible choices as the gap between minimum wage and living wage reaches $10 per hour in Metro Vancouver.
TransLink implements comprehensive winter strategy to keep Vancouver moving during snow season. Learn how the transit system prepares for challenging weather conditions.
Essex Council addresses affordable housing crisis with new subsidy proposal. Learn how the task force aims to improve housing safety standards in the community.
TransLink advises Vancouver riders to prepare for approaching winter conditions. Learn essential tips for safe commuting during snow and cold weather in Metro Vancouver.
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 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.
The beloved Vancouver Christmas Market opens this weekend alongside other festive events. Discover what's happening in Vancouver as holiday season begins.
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.
Canadian housing advocates say federal budget measures won't solve affordability and supply crises. Learn why experts demand stronger action on housing.
A major redevelopment at Lakeview Multicultural United Church in East Vancouver will create 104 new affordable rental homes, addressing the city's housing crisis.
Federal and municipal funding transforms vacant Calgary office building into 204 affordable housing units with support services. Project completion expected fall 2026.
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 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.
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.
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for Metro Vancouver with heavy downpours expected. Stay informed about weather alerts and safety precautions.
The City of Guelph is moving forward with plans to develop affordable housing units on two municipal properties, addressing the growing housing crisis through strategic use of public land.
The Manitoba government is launching a massive $176.5 million rental housing incentive program to create thousands of new affordable units across the province, addressing the critical housing shortage.
Ontario's ambitious 1.5 million home target faces harsh realities as housing minister admits to scaling back expectations amid construction challenges and market pressures.
Saint John takes a major step in addressing homelessness with the opening of Neighbourly Homes, a 20-unit supportive housing community offering residents dignity and comprehensive support services.
The Nova Scotia Affordable Housing Association warns that dismantling homeless encampments without proper housing alternatives exacerbates the crisis. Experts call for sustainable solutions and increased affordable housing investment.
Environment Canada has issued a rainfall warning for parts of Metro Vancouver with up to 120 mm expected. North Shore mountains and Howe Sound communities brace for significant downpours Thursday.
Discover why renewed consumer confidence is sparking unexpected price gains across Canada's housing market, with Calgary leading the charge in this economic turnaround story.
U.S. existing home sales surged 9% in September, reaching highest levels since February as buyers adapt to new market realities. Discover what's driving this unexpected recovery.
As Canada's housing shortage reaches critical levels, Budget 2025 introduces aggressive measures to boost construction. Discover how new funding and policy changes aim to tackle the affordability crisis head-on.
Discover how ordinary Canadians are moving beyond government promises and taking direct action to address the housing affordability crisis through community-led solutions.
Guelph's Committee of the Whole advances two major housing initiatives - a vacant home tax to increase housing supply and a renoviction bylaw to protect tenants from bad-faith evictions.
Metro Vancouver's vibrant Filipino community is rallying support for a groundbreaking cultural centre that would celebrate heritage and serve growing population needs.