A new report shows that it’s a renter’s market in Lethbridge, Alta., but not everyone agrees, including staff with the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union. Rachele Preston, the vice-president of the organization says even through the cost of rent is relatively low, it’s still too high for students. “Students really struggle with it because they … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Vancouver Park Board is slated to vote Monday night on changes to its bylaw regulating sheltering in parks. In its current form, the city’s Parks Control Bylaw allows people experiencing homelessness to shelter temporarily in a park between dusk and 7 a.m., with limits on proximity … Read more
Global News and 680 CJOB spoke with four Manitobans on Manitoba’s provincial budget day: what their priorities are, what they are happy to see, and what they think is missing. Meet Gorete, Craig, Sarah Jane, and Josh. Gorete Tavares is a single mother of three children. She rents her home, and says her rent has … Read more
There’s no crystal ball to tell the future for housing markets or development, but there is a sense of optimism for the coming year. One expert in real estate construction and market is Bridget Mearns, the executive officer of BILD Lethbridge. “We’re seeing migration into the city we’ve certainly heard of people coming in from … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that more than one crore households have registered for the PM Surya Ghar Yojana, which aims to provide free solar power to low income families. Also read: Strong merit in growing household credit: BoB report “Outstanding news! In about a month since it was launched, over one crore … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The federal government says it has completed housing agreements with six small and rural communities in Alberta. Housing Minister Sean Fraser made the announcement in Banff about the agreements with the mountain town, as well as Sylvan Lake, Bow Island, Westlock, Smoky Lake and the village of Duchess. … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Trudeau Liberals are set to announce that the federal government will provide low-cost loans in British Columbia to help build rental housing on provincially owned land, according to senior government sources. The federal government will partner with British Columbia Premier David Eby on the newly announced … Read more