Vancouver Home Sales Hit 20-Year Low in 2025
Metro Vancouver's housing market recorded its lowest sales in two decades in 2025, with high inventory pushing benchmark prices down by about 5%. Will 2026 bring a rebound?
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Vancouver home sales lowest in over two decades in 2025
The Metro Vancouver real estate market recorded its fewest annual home sales in more than 20 years during 2025, according to the local real estate board. Explore the data and factors behind the historic slowdown.
Vancouver renters share rooms with strangers in housing crisis
Desperate renters in Vancouver are agreeing to share bedrooms with strangers and live without tenancy protections due to soaring rents. Learn about the risks and legal loopholes.
Windsor moves forward on downtown housing strategy
The City of Windsor takes a significant step in its downtown housing initiative, partnering with Farhi Holdings to revitalize the core. Learn about the plan's details and its impact on the community.
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N.S. couple donates 46 acres for affordable housing community
An Antigonish couple donates 46 acres of land to create an 'intentional community' with affordable housing and a medical clinic, aiming to tackle the housing crisis.
Private Developers Enter Montreal Social Housing
The entry of major private developers into Montreal's social housing sector is raising concerns about affordability and long-term impacts. Learn about the potential risks and community response.
London, Ont. affordable housing project eyes 2027 opening
St. Vincent de Paul's new affordable housing project in London, Ontario, is on track for an early 2027 opening, providing much-needed homes. Learn about the 'Buy a Brick' campaign driving its construction.
B.C.'s Priciest Home Loses $9.2M in Assessed Value
Billionaire Chip Wilson's Point Grey mansion remains B.C.'s most valuable home despite a $9.2 million drop in its 2026 assessed value. Discover the details of this luxury real estate shift.
B.C. Lowers Homeowner Grant Threshold for 2026
The B.C. government has reduced the property value threshold for its homeowner grant to $2.075 million for 2026. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the tax relief.
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Calgary Home Prices Down 2% in 2025 as Market Softens
Calgary's housing market cooled in 2025, shifting to balanced conditions. Sales dropped 16%, listings rose 9%, and the average price fell 2% to $577,492. Explore the full market analysis.
Timmins man wins $7.7M in Thunder Bay hospital draw
Patrick Chilton of Timmins is $7.7 million richer after winning the Thunder Bay Regional Health Foundation's 50/50 draw. CEO Glenn Craig made the life-changing call.
Vancouver Home Grant Threshold Drops for First Time Since 2020
For the first time in six years, the property value threshold for Vancouver's home buyer grant has been lowered, reflecting a dip in assessed values. Learn what this means for potential buyers.
Calgary home sales fell 14% in December 2025
The Calgary housing market concluded 2025 with a notable slowdown, as December home sales dropped 14% compared to the previous year. Explore the key figures and market trends for the city.
$1M Lotto Max Prize Unclaimed in Barrie
A life-changing $1 million Maxmillions prize from the Dec. 30 Lotto Max draw remains unclaimed in Barrie, Ontario. The winner has one year to come forward.
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Indigenous Firm Builds Mass-Timber Homes in B.C.
The Nak'azdli Development Corp. is completing a pilot mass-timber home in Fort St. James, aiming to address housing shortages and transform local forestry. Discover how this Indigenous-led project aligns with national housing solutions.
Fairmont Château Montebello Open Despite Receivership
The iconic Fairmont Château Montebello in Quebec will continue operations while its property is under receivership. Get the latest details on this developing story.
Historic Manitoba Café Sells for Symbolic $1
The former M&M Café in Benito, Manitoba, has been sold for just one dollar. Discover the story behind this unique sale and what it means for the community's future.
B.C.'s 5 Most Valuable Homes: Wilson Tops List
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson's Vancouver mansion remains B.C.'s most valuable home despite an 11% drop in assessed value. See the full list of top properties.
B.C. real estate: Lower Mainland values fall, North rises
New 2026 B.C. property assessments reveal a market divergence: average values decline across the Lower Mainland while increasing in northern communities. Explore the key figures and regional trends.
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Midtown Toronto Mandarin Restaurant Closes After 35 Years
A beloved Toronto institution, the Mandarin Restaurant at Yonge and Eglinton, is closing its doors after 35 years, marking the end of an era for local diners.
Halifax Water hike reduced, but renters still impacted
Halifax Water has reduced a proposed rate increase, but Nova Scotia landlords argue the cost remains too high for renters. Learn about the ongoing affordability struggle.
Montreal's rental market shows two starkly different realities
New CMHC data reveals a growing divide in Montreal's rental market, with a 5.9% vacancy rate for luxury apartments but only 1.5% for affordable units, challenging the relevance of the traditional average vacancy rate.
Mortgage Outlook 2026: Renewals, Rates, and Refinancing
Expert Robert McLister forecasts the 2026 mortgage landscape: flat rates, record renewals, and tougher refinancing in hard-hit regions. Key insights for Canadian borrowers.
Top 10 Columns of 2025: Vancouver's Key Issues
A look at the most-read columns of 2025, revealing deep public concern over billionaires, housing affordability, foreign influence, and Vancouver's global standing. Discover the key themes that captivated readers.
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Real estate licence cancelled for B.C. man after open house assault
A B.C. man's real estate licence has been revoked following a violent assault on two people during an open house, an incident attributed to drug-induced psychosis. Learn the details and consequences.
Canadian Snowbirds Retreat from Florida Amid Tensions
Political friction and a hostile market are causing Canadian snowbirds to flee Florida, with property demand shrinking and prices set to drop significantly in 2026.
New B.C. property assessments now online for 2025
B.C. Assessment's 2026 property valuations are live. See how your home's value changed as of July 1, 2025, with notable shifts for celebrity-owned estates in Vancouver and Burnaby.
Funeral home owners save body from fire, plan to rebuild
Owners of a long-standing funeral home rescued a deceased person from a fire before escaping. The community staple, operating for nearly four decades, pledges to rebuild and continue serving families.
13 Things That Will Cost More in Ottawa in 2026
A look at the 13 goods and services set to become more expensive for Ottawa residents in 2026. Plan your budget now for the year ahead.
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Developer loses $8M property assessment appeal in West Van
A developer's bid to slash the $22M assessed value of a West Vancouver mansion with 14 bedrooms and an indoor pool has failed. The ruling upholds the original valuation for the 20,000 sq. ft. estate.
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