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.
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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.
Ottawa Councillor Opposes Bill 60 Tenant Rights Changes
Ottawa Councillor Stéphanie Plante tables motion against Bill 60, which housing advocates warn weakens tenant rights and could increase homelessness in the city. Learn the details.
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.
4 Ottawa Restaurants Offering Bang for Your Buck
Discover four Ottawa restaurants where you can enjoy delicious meals without breaking the bank. From massive shawarma to authentic pies, find your next affordable dining spot.
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-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.
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.
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Chestermere Homes
Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta begins construction on 24 affordable townhomes in Chestermere's Dawson's Landing, offering interest-free, no-down-payment mortgages to families.
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.
$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.
Ottawa's 2026 budget proposes 3.75% property tax hike
Ottawa's draft 2026 budget proposes a 3.75% property tax increase, focusing on stability and funding for police, transit, and housing. Learn about the financial impact.
Barrie Mayor Seeks National Alliance on Homelessness
Barrie's mayor travels to Vancouver to build cross-country coalition demanding urgent federal action on Canada's escalating homelessness crisis. Exclusive details inside.
Guelph Plans Affordable Housing on City Land
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.
Manitoba invests $176.5M in rental housing expansion
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 scales back 1.5 million home construction target
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 Opens Neighbourly Homes Community
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.
Why clearing homeless encampments won't solve Nova Scotia's crisis
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.
Canada's Housing Crisis Worsens: Budget 2025 Responds
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.
Calgary's Currie Barracks Gains 266 Affordable Housing Units
A major affordable housing project is now underway in Calgary's Currie neighbourhood, bringing 266 much-needed rental units to the city's housing market with completion expected by 2026.
5 Ways Canadians Can Solve Housing Crisis Now
Discover how ordinary Canadians are moving beyond government promises and taking direct action to address the housing affordability crisis through community-led solutions.
Ottawa: Rain break today, 5°C overnight low
Ottawa residents can enjoy a temporary reprieve from rainfall today, but should prepare for a significant temperature drop overnight with lows reaching 5°C. Get the full forecast details.
Daylight Stabbing Outside Ottawa's Rideau Centre
A brutal daylight stabbing outside Ottawa's iconic Rideau Centre shopping mall has left one man seriously injured, sparking a major police investigation and raising safety concerns in the heart of the nation's capital.
Guelph moves forward with vacant home tax and renoviction bylaw
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.
Ottawa's First Snowfall Arrives: Winter 2025-2026 Begins
Ottawa residents woke up to the season's first significant snowfall, transforming the capital into a winter landscape. Discover how much snow fell, what to expect for the coming winter, and how the city is preparing.
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