57 m. ago Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to run for Liberals in federal election

Among Robertson's chief platform concerns are housing, community infrastructure and affordability

Politics

9 h. ago Uncertainty over Trump tariffs stall affordable housing build

"(Tariffs are) weighing on every construction project these days."

Economics

58 h. ago Regina City Council approves 2025 budget with 7.33% mill rate increase

After four long days of discussions around the horseshoe in Henry Baker Hall, Regina City Council has officially finalized the 2025 Budget.

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63 h. ago Prime Minister Carney to scrap taxes on certain home sales in Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a bold new policy to eliminate the federal government's Goods and Services Tax (GST) on home sales up to $1 million for first-time homebuyers, aiming to make housing more affordable for younger Canadians.Eliminating the GST on home sales up to $1 million could make housing more affordable by saving buyers up to $50,000 in federal sales taxes. It may also stimulate the housing market by increasing sales and encouraging new construction, providing a boost to the economy."Our government is laser-focused on lowering costs for Canadians and making homeownership a reality. Eliminating the GST will save first-time homebuyers up to $50,000 and spur housing construction across the country," said Carney in a statement on Thursday."We will announce a series of new measures to increase housing supply shortly. It's time for focused action to solve the housing crisis, and it's time to build a Canada you can afford."This will apply to all new and "substanti...

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3 d. ago Guelph city council approves new affordable housing seed program for non

Financial assistance in the form of a grant will be provided to non-profits to help cover pre-construction costs for affordable housing projects.

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3 d. ago Prime Minister Carney in Edmonton to meet with Premier Smith, announce affordable housing

Prime Minister Mark Carney, expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28, is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton Thursday morning. Carney and Smith will pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the Prime Minister’s Office. Then at […]

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3 d. ago Mark Carney in Edmonton: Meeting with Smith, announcing affordable housing and skating with Oilers

Prime Minister Mark Carney — expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28 — is meeting with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith in Edmonton on Thursday morning. Carney and Smith were set to pose for media photographers at 9 a.m., says a late Wednesday news release from the […]

Transport

4 d. ago Opinion: Edmonton council breaks city policies in Nordic spa rezoning

Edmonton has declared a climate crisis, committed to being a “biophilic” city, and promises, in the City Plan, to “preserve what matters most.” City council and administration need to act on these words, especially when it comes to the river valley. On Feb. 24, council unanimously approved the rezoning of 10 acres of land adjacent […]

Events

5 d. ago Gilligan: It's more complicated than just making housing affordable

People need access to a whole range of services: health, employment and education, adequate food. OCH is looking for better ways to coordinate that.

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1 week ago B.C. housing innovators striving for faster, cheaper homes — and happier residents

From B.C.-made prefabricated mass timber components to regional policies that promote social well-being, homegrown innovations are contributing to faster, more affordable and 'happier' housing. This is Part 3 of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series.

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1 week ago Twelve injured, 42 displaced by fire at Vancouver seniors apartment

Because of outdated building requirements, sprinklers were only installed on the building's first floor.

Events

1 week ago This former prison in Quebec will soon become affordable housing

The St-Vincent penitentiary will be transferred by the end of 2025 to the Canada Lands Company for the development.

Events

1 week ago Fire breaks out at affordable housing highrise in Vancouver's West End

The Nicholson Tower houses about 240 low and moderate income residents

Events

1 week ago Vancouver city council approves rental towers on former Safeway site in West Point Grey

The property is one of three former Safeways being redeveloped around the city and the first to get a green light

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1 week ago These identical house designs could soon appear all over Ontario

After more than a year of planning and consultation, the Government of Canada has released today the final details of its Housing Design Catalogue — dozens of standardized templates to help achieve housing affordability for low-density infill developments.In preparation for the full rollout of the catalogue, the federal government is providing final renderings, floor plan layouts, and key building design details to provide builders with a head start to consider using these templates and begin planning.The intention is to reduce design and construction costs and simplify and accelerate housing approvals and construction for builders who choose to use these templates. As well, these templates help estimate construction costs."These standardized designs will help smaller homebuilders cut through the complexity, speeding up the time between concept and construction and lowering costs of building," said Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, the federal minister of housing, infrastruct...

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2 w. ago WATCH LIVE TONIGHT: Are measures to improve housing affordability in B.C. working?

Watch and submit your questions to our panel of housing experts as they discuss the state of real estate in British Columbia

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3 w. ago Edmonton closer to first Nordic spa after rezoning next to river valley approved

Edmonton is closer to getting its first Nordic spa after city council approved a rezoning request at city hall this week. Formerly the site of the famed Mactaggart family mansion known as Soaring, Scandinave Group is planning to build its fifth spa location in Canada backing onto the North Saskatchewan River Valley at 5440 and […]

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3 w. ago OREA Congratulates Premier Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives on their 2025 Provincial Election Win

TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — “The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) would like to congratulate Premier Doug Ford and Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives (PCs) on winning their third majority government. Ontario’s REALTORS® look forward to working with the newly re-elected provincial government and all elected MPPs to bring housing affordability back for Ontario’s young […]

Politics

3 w. ago Vancouver’s supportive housing freeze draws support, condemnation

Supporters and opponents of a controversial plan to freeze new supportive housing in Vancouver are speaking out, a day after city council approved the proposal.

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3 w. ago How Canada Wins: Edmonton a leader in housing affordability, construction

“Some other cities are just not trying hard enough. And Edmonton is scrappy, and Edmonton is underrated.”

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