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These Toronto tenants are still waiting to have power restored
After Tuesday’s storm that left several parts of Toronto dealing with severe flooding and power outages, tenants in a downtown apartment building are still waiting for the lights to come back on. CBC’s Chris Glover reports.
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Housing crisis vs. immigration: Is it time to slow things down?
In the face of an unprecedented housing crisis, does Canada need to slow down immigration? The National’s Adrienne Arsenault brings together people from across the country with opposing views to share their perspectives.
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Can Britain’s homeless crisis be solved? | You Ask The Questions
In remarks widely condemned, the home secretary, Suella Braverman said that rough sleeping for some was a “lifestyle choice” with tents blighting UK streets. In this episode of You Ask The Questions, Jasmine Basran, head of policy and...
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Housing market 'like night and day' compared to last year
Toronto Realtor Nasma Ali says real estate has gone from a frenzy in 2021, to ice cold in 2022 as buyers wait on the sidelines for rates to stabilize, and for worries about a recession to subside.
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Homeless woman says she was asked to choose between her dog and shelter
A Montreal homeless woman was supposed to self-isolate at a hotel after being tested for COVID-19. She says when she arrived she was told she could stay but her dog could not.
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How this new Toronto facility plans to support refugees, asylum seekers across the city
The Toronto branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association will be opening a transition house next month. As CBC’s Greg Ross reports, the facility will be dedicated to supporting asylum seekers and refugees across the city.
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Singh, Poilievre unveil campaign promises on Day 8
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced his party's plan to give first-time homebuyers who qualify for a mortgage access to publicly backed, low-interest, fixed-term loans. Additionally, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre announced his...
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European Parliament: Madrid and Barcelona mayors provide differerent views on solving housing crisis
Madrid wants to build more housing, while Barcelona is looking to cap rent and restrict accommodation for tourists.
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How this new Toronto housing complex supports deafblind communities
A new housing complex is being built to specifically support people in deafblind communities. The Canadian Helen Keller Centre's apartment complex is equipped with services like intervenors who are able to assist deafblind individuals...
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80 people displaced after Kelowna building deemed unsafe
While many gather with friends and family this holiday season, 80 low-income tenants in Kelowna say they have been scattered and forgotten. This year, their subsidized housing building was deemed unsafe due to ground settling from UBC...
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Prince Edward Island's housing vacancy rate is the lowest in Canada
Finding a place to live on P.E.I. is getting tougher. A new report shows the vacancy rate has fallen to below one per cent. New builds are going up around the province, but as CBC's Stacey Janzer reports, they won't bring a quick fix.
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Halifax votes to keep list of potential encampments
Mayor Andy Fillmore campaigned on trying to do away with a list of potential encampments in Halifax. But a motion to scrap the list was defeated.
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Nova Scotia leaders on public housing demand
More than 7,000 Nova Scotians are awaiting public housing, according to the province's deputy minister of housing. Governments of all stripes have failed to build enough units to fulfil the demand. Nova Scotia's political leaders were...
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UK Rental Market Faces Squeeze As Property Supply Declines
The UK rental market is facing mounting pressure as a combination of rising demand and dwindling supply pushes rents higher. According to a survey, landlord instructions, or new properties coming onto the rental market, have dropped to...
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Development set to replace Honest Ed’s still not complete
It's been nearly eight years since Honest Ed’s shuttered its doors, and the Mirvish Village housing redevelopment is still ongoing. As Toronto continues to experience a housing crisis, CBC’s Talia Ricci checks in with the head of...
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Canmore's recreational property prices continue to rise
According to Royal LePage's 2024 Winter Recreational Property Report, a single-family detached home in Canmore jumped 4.4 per cent in the first nine months of this year to $1.67 million. The report predicts prices will increase another...
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3 of 10 B.C. municipalities under provincial housing mandate hit 1-year target
Victoria, Delta and the District of North Vancouver were able to meet or exceed provincial quotas under new rules giving the B.C. government oversight of local housing, while other communities came close and some lagged.
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New funding coming for Nunavut community housing projects
The Nunavut Housing Corporation is looking for proposals to build transitional housing, shelters and homes for elders. There will be up to $150,000 available per unit. That’s through a forgivable loan with a minimum 10-year term.
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Waterloo region lawyer calls potential use of notwithstanding clause 'a big red flag'
Ashley Schuitema is the incoming executive director of Waterloo Region Community Legal Services and a lawyer with the organization. They represent low income Ontarians, including those living in encampments. Schuitema explains there are...
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Canada Ends Fast-track Visas For Foreign Students Amid India Diplomatic Dispute
The Canadian government has announced the end of its Student Direct Stream (SDS), a scheme popular among Indian students for accelerated study permit processing. Students from India and 13 other countries will now apply through Canada's...
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Rents drop across Canada for first time in 3 years
Canadian rental prices fell 1.2% in October compared to the same time last year, marking the first time annual rents have declined since July 2021. Experts say the drop was due to Canadians moving to less expensive markets, and a...
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Condo redevelopment set to replace Honest Ed’s still not complete
It's been nearly eight years since Honest Ed’s shuttered its doors, and the Mirvish Village housing redevelopment is still ongoing. As Toronto continues to experience a housing crisis, CBC’s Talia Ricci checks in with the head of...
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Nevada housing crisis: Swing state struggles with high rent prices
Rising home prices in Nevada outpace income, creating a key election issue in this battleground state.