More than 30 people spoke during a June 28 public hearing with most being opposed to the changes
Vancouver 108th most expensive in the world, according to international survey
Zero homes under $200,000 exist in nine B.C. cities, international real estate portal finds
40% of Campbell River bedrooms empty, coalition hopes to fill them through home sharing
Buyer frenzy beginning to slow, but sales still steady, real estate agents say
Policy allows certain projects to bypass council, looks to spur housing creation
Plans rely heavily on cooperation with other levels of government and on the private sector
Mayors want $190 million in grants, additional loan financing from provincial government
‘No way it’s going to be fixed without municipalities, provinces and the feds working together’
Agency will have authority to buy land along rail corridors
100 complex-care spaces to be created in Greater Victoria, among 500 across B.C. by 2023
Application deadline for affordable units at Sharp Road fast approaching
The Tofino Housing Corporation continues push for a larger slice of the town’s tourism revenue pie
“We’ve got 86 rental apartment units effectively underway”
Housing prices have skyrocketed during the pandemic
Tax break for residences worth up to $1.6 million too popular
Tofino Housing Corproation and Catalyst Community Developments secure funding