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Here are some facts about British Columbia's housing market
Housing affordability is a key issue in the provincial election campaign in British Columbia, particularly in major centres. Here are some statistics about housing in B.C. from the Canada Mortgage and...
Oct 17, 2024
No shortage when it comes to B.C. housing policies, as Eby, Rustad offer clear choice
British Columbia voters face no shortage of policies when it comes to tackling the province's housing woes in the run-up to Saturday's election, with a clear choice for the next government's approach....
Oct 17, 2024
Manitoba government halts school building plan, says other methods will be found
WINNIPEG - After a lengthy review, Manitoba's NDP government has halted a plan hatched by the former Progressive Conservative government to build new schools in partnership with the private sector. Tr...
Oct 16, 2024
Federal government forgoing $15 million in rental fees for Jasper
JASPER, ALTA. - The government of Canada will forgo up to $15.2 million in rental fees charged to the municipality of Jasper, Alta., as well as its residents and business owners over the next few year...
Oct 10, 2024
N.B. election: Tenants' rights group presses parties to impose cap on rent increases
FREDERICTON - With New Brunswick's provincial election approaching, a housing advocacy group is calling on the next government to strengthen tenants' rights, particularly through caps on rent increase...
Oct 10, 2024
Quebec premier takes heat for paying students to 'renovate their basement'
MONTREAL - The Quebec government is facing criticism for a program that paid students to learn a construction skill - as less than half the graduates are certified to work in the industry. After it wa...
Oct 09, 2024
N.B. election: 'Business acumen,' not more money, will fix health care, says Higgs
FREDERICTON - Improving health care comes through better management, not spending more money, according to New Brunswick's Progressive Conservative leader, who says he'll bring "business acumen" to de...
Oct 08, 2024
Moe promises increased first home tax credit, return of home reno credit
REGINA - Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe say if re-elected his party would increase and reintroduce a pair of tax credits designed to help current and prospective homeowners. Moe says the First-Ti...
Oct 04, 2024
What the parties are promising ahead of the British Columbia provincial election
The British Columbia's New Democrats released the party's platform Thursday days after the Greens unveiled a plan for government ahead of the election on Oct. 19. The B.C. Conservative Party has not r...
Oct 03, 2024
Toronto hospital to open permanent supportive housing apartments for homeless people
TORONTO - A new housing project for those who live on the streets and frequently end up in the emergency room is set to welcome its first residents in Toronto this month, supported by one of the large...
Oct 03, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Trudeau's behaviour after leaving office isn't endearing him to the public
Sarah Mills says the former PM has skied with a prince, appeared on Instagram with a backwards cap alongside his popstar...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, April 17
On Friday's show, Evan entertains the question of whether Pierre Poilievre should step down as Conservative Party leader...