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Vancouver Council Votes for $1 Billion SRO Purchase Plan
THE TYEEVancouver city council has voted unanimously to move forward with a $1-billion single-room occupancy hotel purchasing strategy, and to also explore stricter rent control and strengthen protections for tenants who live in the…
City of Hamilton calls for volunteers to serve on design review panel
The City of Hamilton is looking for nine design professionals to serve as volunteer members of Hamilton’s Design Review Panel (DRP). According to the city, this opportunity is open to urban designers, architects, landscape architects,…
Toronto looks at forcing new condo developers to dedicate 10 per cent of residential space to…
TORONTO STARToronto’s chief planner is proposing new condominium developments in parts of the city be required to dedicate 10 per cent of their space to affordable rentals or owned homes and be guaranteed affordable for 99 years.…
Trudeau cabinet meets to discuss rebuilding amid rising number of COVID 19 cases
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned Canadians against relaxing their guard against COVID-19 as he and his cabinet kicked off two days of closed-door meetings to discuss the pandemic and how to lead the country through a second…
Calgary doctor urging more shelter space as cold weather approaches
CALGARY – A doctor who has been working with some of Calgary's most vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic is worried homeless shelters won't have enough space to keep everyone safe once the cold weather hits.''Currently – at…
Beyond long-term care: The benefits of seniors’ communities that evolve on their own
Members of the Oasis Senior Supportive Living Program pole walking in their community.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has shown Canadians that we need to think differently about how we support older adults. The media and all levels of…
Already under pressure, Toronto Airbnb operators face registration rules
TORONTO – Renting out properties for short-term stays is about to get more complicated in Canada's largest city.Starting Thursday, Toronto homeowners must register with the city if they want to fill their units for any period less than…
COVID-19 Likely to Usher in “Decade of the Home”: Accenture Survey
People's refocus on their local community in light of the COVID-19 pandemic will be long-term, bringing about the "decade of the home" and forcing retailers and consumer goods companies to tailor their products and services to drive a more…
Innovation districts like Melbourne’s could help chart our course out of crisis
ShutterstockIn the face of the global health and climate crises, we look at our cities both anxiously and hopefully. We deviate from our normal patterns of behaviour to avoid close physical contact and suffer associated emotional and…
Toronto considering ambitious homeless housing plan in wake of COVID 19 pandemic
Toronto is considering an ambitious new plan to combat homelessness as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate the issue.In a draft report developed by the Shelter, Support and Housing Administration in conjunction with United…