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B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

B.C. housing minister quells mayors' fears over densifying single-family lots

Ravi Kahlon spoke to mayors at a UBCM housing summit the day after he and the premier unveiled the government’s housing strategy, which includes introducing legislation that will allow up to four units on a single-family lot.
Coquitlam presses for more affordable housing in new City Centre proposal

Coquitlam presses for more affordable housing in new City Centre proposal

Ledingham McAllister revealed its plans to transform Coquitlam's River's Inlet into a 25-storey tower with 1,113 units.
Premier's four homes per lot proposal already happening in Port Coquitlam: mayor

Premier's four homes per lot proposal already happening in Port Coquitlam: mayor

Port Coquitlam is already building the type of housing that Premier David Eby is calling for new legislation this fall.
How one B.C. school is turning its CO2 emissions into soap

How one B.C. school is turning its CO2 emissions into soap

Surrey school joins businesses, institutions adopting small-scale carbon capture and use
RCMP issue 464 traffic tickets across Tri-Cities accident-prone areas

RCMP issue 464 traffic tickets across Tri-Cities accident-prone areas

The February enforcement saw police observe more than 1,400 violators, primarily along Lougheed Highway and the Mary Hill Bypass.
Heart-pounding video shows snowboarder rescued by stranger

Heart-pounding video shows snowboarder rescued by stranger

The snowboarder was buried head-first, deep in the snow, for more than five minutes.
B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

B.C. social housing: non-profit programs with promise

This is the last of a two-part Western Investor special report on the millions of dollars in government spending, which is meant to provide affordable housing for the most vulnerable in British Columbia
B.C. to spend $1B to recruit nurses, improve patient ratios

B.C. to spend $1B to recruit nurses, improve patient ratios

The funding package is also designed to retain nurses already in the health system, including a new fund for nurses who need extra mental health support.
Here's how many sellers jumped into the market in Coquitlam this spring

Here's how many sellers jumped into the market in Coquitlam this spring

There may be more housing choice for buyers this spring as more sellers are putting their houses and apartments up for sale.
'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

'Difficult decision': SFU announces end of varsity football program

In January, the Lone Star Conference decided to decline the Red Leafs' affiliate membership agreement renewal.