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Federal government loans $650M for rental units near Scarborough Town Centre
The federal government is providing a $650-million loan to support the construction of 1,285 new rental units in Scarborough. As CBC's Britnei Bilhete explains, advocates say it's a welcome addition to Toronto's housing stock but...
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Federal government's actions on housing
President Donald Trump has criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as interest rates hinder homebuying efforts. (Scripps News)
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Eby says cabinet shuffle is meant to refocus government on the economy, jobs
Premier David Eby has made key changes to his cabinet to focus on jobs and the economy. He says it is a strategic shift in light of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Meera Bains has more on the moves and reaction.
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Thousands leave Ontario jails and end up homeless, data shows
A new report is painting a bleak picture of a 'deep link' between incarceration and homelessness in Ontario.
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NYCHA says residents will vote on future of Hylan Houses in Bushwick
The Public Housing Preservation Trust will unlock billions of dollars in federal funding for renovations all while maintaining permanently affordable rent.
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‘We are seeing real pain.’ Kingston nonprofit struggles to help growing number of homeless Kingston residents during
Houselessness in Kingston alone has nearly doubled in recent years.
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Circus troupe helps at-risk youth 'take a break from the streets'
Cirque Hors-Piste entertained Montrealers at Parc Émilie-Gamelin this week as a part of the Montréal Complètement Cirque festival. The troupe provides a stage and a sense of belonging to youth who are marginalized or experiencing...
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Affordable homes built in London 'with no one to take them' as housing associations battle soaring costs
Affordable homes built in London 'with no one to take them' as housing associations battle soaring costs
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Olivia Chow marks 1st full year as Toronto mayor
In the 12 months since Olivia Chow was elected mayor of Toronto, she’s grappled with strained city finances, frustrating levels of congestion and a housing crisis. Chow sat down with CBC’s Shawn Jeffords for a wide-ranging interview...
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Winnipeg looks at ways to let derelict property owners surrender vacant homes for affordable housing
The City of Winnipeg is considering making it easier for property owners to relinquish derelict buildings, while giving non-profits the opportunity to buy properties at deep discounts.
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Mayor Adams: Affordable housing to receive $2 billion investment
The announcement comes as the city continues to face a housing crisis.
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B.C. ends single-family zoning to boost housing supply
A deadline has now passed for B.C. municipalities to update zoning regulations to allow more multiplexes in order to boost housing supplies. But critics say the sweeping change overlooked key details and won’t do enough to fix the problem.
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UK Housing Crisis and General Elections
Rising rents and a shortage of affordable housing are key issues in the upcoming UK general elections. Stoke-on-Trent, in central England,
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Could Canada Post land be converted into affordable housing?
Housing affordability is a big issue many Canadians are facing and was reflected in the latest federal budget. One of the government's proposed ideas is to assess land held by Canada Post to see if it could be turned into affordable...
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Toronto council passes renoviction bylaw to protect renters
Toronto city council passed a bylaw targeting illegal renovictions — a practice where landlords evict tenants from a unit by saying they want to get work done, only to then rent the unit out for a higher price. But as CBC’s Lane Harrison...
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Why is Montreal’s social housing waitlist so long?
Montreal's auditor general slammed the nearly six-year wait to get a social housing unit. And once tenants do get a place, their apartments are often in poor condition.
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Etobicoke residents plead for help amid rat infestation
Residents in south Etobicoke say a rat infestation is plaguing their neighbourhood, and they’re blaming it on an impromptu garbage dump set up by people living in a nearby tent encampment. They say the city has been no help with solving...
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Power & Politics: Meet the candidates in the 77th and 41st Assembly districts
Primary election day is June 25.
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Barcelona decides to ban short term tourism rentals
One of Spain's main tourist destinations is set to ban apartment rentals to tourists in a bid to improve housing for local residents.
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See just how high Quebec rents have gone up in the last 4 years
A new study by a housing rights group is part of its push for more social housing, while the government says it's already taking unprecedented action.
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Quebec's housing crisis goes beyond supply and demand, says new report
Despite Quebec having the fewest housing starts in Canada last year, the number of residential units built in the last decade still surpassed growth of households. But empty units are still out of reach for many due to skyrocketing rents.
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Empty lots on Atlantic Avenue are getting a makeover
Advocates told News 12 they want to hear from people in the community so they can incorporate their vision into the planning process.
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Opposition leader says his party will vote against Liberal’s proposed capital gains increase
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says small business owners will be hugely impacted by the Liberals' proposed capital gains tax hike. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded by saying Conservatives would be voting against...
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Casa Celina – new affordable housing for seniors opens in Soundview
Supportive services will also be offered for tenants on-site.