4 h. ago B.C. builders welcome NDP changes to development cost charges as housing starts falter

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says province will allow builders to hold off on paying 75 per cent of fees for four years or until occupancy

Economics

9 h. ago B.C. is easing rules on upfront costs for homebuilders to spur project construction

The British Columbia government is loosening the rules for payment of development fees in a bid to jump start home construction that has been hampered by upfront costs. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon says among the biggest changes will be more flexible and extended payment timelines for homebuilders, so instead of paying development fees up front, […]

Economics

28 h. ago Trump says Israel has agreed on terms of Gaza ceasefire, urges Hamas to accept

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel has agreed on terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza and warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions worsen. Trump announced the development as he prepares to host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House on Monday. The U.S. leader has […]

Events

28 h. ago Jimmy Swaggart, whose ministry was toppled by prostitution scandals, dies at 90

BATON ROUGE, La. — Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, who became a household name amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes, has died. Swaggart died decades after his once vast audience dwindled and his name became a punchline on late night television. His death was announced Tuesday on […]

Politics

54 h. ago Netanyahu to head to Washington next week as Trump presses for Gaza ceasefire

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at the White House next Monday, according to two U.S. administration officials. The visit comes as the U.S. leader has begun stepping up his push on the Israeli government to broker a ceasefire and hostage agreement and bring about an end […]

Events

55 h. ago B.C. eyes changing rules to allow eviction of problem tenants in supportive housing

Housing minister says there is consideration of removing the facilities from the Residential Tenancy Act, which would allow housing providers to quickly kick out dangerous people

Other

6 d. ago Opinion: Gregor Robertson on jumping back into politics and his new role

Opinion: Partnering with the private sector and other levels of government is essential for Ottawa to deliver affordable housing, says Canada's new housing minister.

Politics

6 d. ago Housing Minister Gregor Robertson's properties justify scrutiny

Douglas Todd: The Conservatives are pointing to how federal housing minister Gregor Robertson owns millions worth of B.C. property. We need to know the assets of every politician.

Politics

1 week ago Carney calls House Speaker ‘Mr. Prime Minister,’ prompting laughs from MPs

In a moment that caused both sides of the House of Commons to erupt into laughter, Prime Minister Mark Carney mistakenly gave his own title to Speaker of the House of Commons.

Politics

2 w. ago Liberal MP wants to see major projects bill amended, studied further

OTTAWA — Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith says he wants the House of Commons to sit for another week to study Prime Minister Mark Carney’s major projects bill. Erskine-Smith was the only Liberal to vote against his own government’s closure motion, which limits debate time on Bill C-5. The Liberals and Conservatives passed a closure motion […]

Politics

2 w. ago B.C. housing minister says tenants can't leave Granville strip until new housing is built

Mayor Ken Sim says the city wants to relocate about 300 social housing units away from the Granville strip. The housing minister says the replacement housing has to be finished first.

Politics

3 w. ago Fewer Ontario cities will hit housing targets amidst ‘major crisis’: minister

The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing accepted the number of new homes in Ontario was lagging far behind the targets it set itself, calling the situation 'a major crisis.'

Politics

3 w. ago Trump speaks with Xi amid stalled talks between U.S. and China over tariffs

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke on Thursday at a time when stalled tariff negotiations between their two countries have roiled global trade. The conversation was confirmed by the Chinese foreign ministry, which said Trump initiated the call. The White House did not immediately comment. Trump had declared one […]

Economics

3 w. ago New Brunswick’s 3% rent cap to remain through end of fiscal year: housing minister

New Brunswick's housing minister says the province's three per cent rent cap will remain throughout this fiscal year.

Politics