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This is the fourth instalment of a Global News series called ‘On The Brink,’ which profiles people who are struggling with the rising cost of living. In this story, a senior living in a converted laundry room talks about the challenges of trying to find a better place to live. …
Read More »Ontario nixes cities’ ask to allow more of them to get housing infrastructure money
TORONTO — Ontario’s housing minister has shot down a request from big city mayors for a change in funding criteria that would help more of them qualify for money to build infrastructure necessary for new homes. The province hosted what it billed as its first annual housing forum Monday, bringing …
Read More »Canadian cities warn fiscal update ‘does not reflect’ scale of housing need
The plan from Ottawa on housing in its fall economic statement “does not reflect” the scale of need to address the housing crisis, Canadian cities say. Scott Pearce, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), said the federal government’s fiscal update takes “some steps to improve housing affordability,” but lacks …
Read More »Winter house-sitters’ pursuit of snowbird home highlights Ontario’s housing, economic crunch
With an offer of care, maintenance and a watchful eye on a potential client’s home, a rural Ontario couple are hoping they’ll be able to save some money and keep warm by connecting with a GTA or Hamilton-area snowbird couple. Shannon Hardy and husband Brad, who currently own a luxury …
Read More »More Canadian soldiers seek donations to help with high housing, food costs: memo – National
The military’s chaplain-general says morale among troops is the lowest it’s been in recent memory as many soldiers struggle with the cost of living. In a briefing note sent to the chief of the defence staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, chaplains say more Armed Forces members have been asking for help …
Read More »Peel non-profit sounds alarm over impact of housing crisis on BIPOC youth
There’s optimism and resilience in Shayesha Steele’s voice, but it hasn’t always been that way. At the age of 15, she entered the foster care system. She was referred to REST Centres during her first year of university. “There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “I’ve …
Read More »Housing advocates mark National Day of Action for Social Housing – Winnipeg
On Thursday, housing advocates in Winnipeg joined a national movement pushing for more affordable housing units from Canada’s federal government. Gathered out front of Liberal MP Dan Vandal’s office, advocates signed pre-written letters, demanding that 30,000 more social housing units be built over the next decade. Lindsey McBain, co-ordinator of …
Read More »Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board reports on September housing market – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The average price of homes is still climbing in Manitoba’s capital, and sales remain steady. A report by the Winnipeg Regional Real Estate Board (WRREB) said prices for single detached homes are up four per cent from last year, and 10 per …
Read More »N.S. housing crisis: Province plans to impose steeper registration fees for short-term rentals – Halifax
The Nova Scotia government plans to introduce new legislation this fall to further regulate short-term rentals and impose higher annual registration fees. Short-term rental owners are already required to register their properties through the province, with annual registration fees of $50 to $150, depending on the number of bedrooms. In …
Read More »‘The need is there’: Lower Sackville to get large chunk of N.S. public housing investment – Halifax
Following the Nova Scotia government’s announcement that 222 public housing units will be built throughout the province, one Halifax Regional Municipality councillor is feeling an extra sense of optimism about how the new supply will impact his district. Coun. Paul Russell said it’s “fantastic” that $48 million of the funding …
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