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B.C. strata told to enforce bylaws if it wants Airbnb to end

B.C. strata told to enforce bylaws if it wants Airbnb to end

The Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled in a Lower Mainland strata's favour.
Tsawwassen office building proposal takes next step

Tsawwassen office building proposal takes next step

A staff report notes a traffic study was undertaken that concluded no new intersection improvements would be required
What you can rent for $600 to $6K a month in Coquitlam

What you can rent for $600 to $6K a month in Coquitlam

A national survey has found 19 per cent of residents in Coquitlam are putting 50 per cent or more of their income towards rent and utilities.
Updated: B.C. leads country with highest proportion of renters living in unaffordable conditions

Updated: B.C. leads country with highest proportion of renters living in unaffordable conditions

New data from the Canadian Rental Housing Index illustrates some of the realities of renting in B.C. and across Canada
How Indigenous-led projects are building 'pride of place'

How Indigenous-led projects are building 'pride of place'

Certain real estate developments are creating culturally significant office space opportunities
Coquitlam plans high-rise, childcare centre next to Glen Elementary

Coquitlam plans high-rise, childcare centre next to Glen Elementary

The City of Coquitlam is eyeing its property next to Glen Elementary for a future tower with 269 homes.
Gibsons considers forgoing public hearing in Gibsons Way housing rezoning

Gibsons considers forgoing public hearing in Gibsons Way housing rezoning

Gibsons council is looking at moving away from 'one way formats for public engagement' and streamlining the process for building much-needed housing.
Burnaby's the developer now. City vows to create its own housing authority

Burnaby's the developer now. City vows to create its own housing authority

Get ready for the Burnaby Housing Authority, which plans to acquire land and build housing – particularly in neighbourhoods which currently lack non-market housing.
Changing amortization, cap on insured mortgages not the answer to affordability: CMHC

Changing amortization, cap on insured mortgages not the answer to affordability: CMHC

The head of Canada's housing agency says measures such as extending mortgage amortizations and changing the threshold to qualify for an insured mortgage are not the answer to the country's housing affordability challenges.
Province announces $253M for almost 1,500 rental homes in Burnaby

Province announces $253M for almost 1,500 rental homes in Burnaby

The funding covers 10 projects at varying stages of development. Some of the rentals will be specifically for Indigenous people and seniors facing homelessness.