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New Development
The refresh of a large south Edmonton green space has been dealt a bit of a setback, and it’s all thanks to Mother Nature. Located in the west end, just south of the Fort Edmonton Footbridge and next to the Edmonton Coun...
Renting
Canadian renters with aspirations to move are facing much more than a logistical hassle, according to a new report on housing affordability from Statistics Canada (StatCan). The research, which draws from the fourth cycl...
Government & Policy
Housing affordability remains one of TRREB’s top advocacy priorities. At the federal level, financing is among the most effective tools for improving housing affordability. Over the past decade, targeted initiatives supp...
Government & Policy
At least three BC NDP MLAs and cabinet ministers have announced they will not run again as British Columbia heads into the Oct. 24 snap provincial general election. Newly appointed Minister of Health Ravi Kahlon and Emer...
Government & Policy
Albertans will pay 13 cents less per litre at the pump starting next month, as the Province suspends its fuel tax for the rest of 2026. The Alberta government announced Tuesday that it will suspend the full provincial fu...
Government & Policy
Vancouver’s 2026 civic election ballot is set, with voters heading to the polls on Saturday, Oct. 17, to choose a mayor, 10 Vancouver city councillors, seven Vancouver Park Board commissioners, and nine Vancouver School...
Government & Policy
After much speculation and concern, B.C. Premier David Eby has made it official, announcing today that there will indeed be a snap election this October. The concern comes from residents and leaders in the region who are...
Renting
Vancouver rent prices have been steadily falling over the past few years. But according to new analysis from Rentals.ca, the U.S.-Canada trade war might mean that this relief is short-lived. Vancouver’s rental market wil...
Government & Policy
A second consecutive annual property tax freeze in 2027, an end to parking fees at beaches and community centres, and new public swimming pools are among ABC Vancouver’s new promises, as Mayor Ken Sim’s party seeks anoth...
Lifestyle
A Calgary neighbourhood is finally getting a new playground after more than a decade of community efforts to bring a new one to the area. Construction on a new playground in Arbour Lake is set to begin this month, with t...
New Development
Earlier this morning, Surrey mayoral candidate Doug McCallum claimed that he was making an announcement that would “change the direction of the Surrey municipal election.” He announced that if he is elected as Surrey’s m...
Renting
Whether you’re serving on a condo board, own a rental property, or are looking for a professionally managed place to rent, there’s a lot that goes into keeping a property running smoothly in Calgary. From staying on top...
Government & Policy
One thing is almost certain on this Monday morning: it will likely not be a slow news week after some major moves in B.C. politics this past weekend. Last week, at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conv...
Government & Policy
With the municipal election less than a month away, the Vancouver Greens are proposing a plan to cut City Hall’s red tape for small businesses. They said that doing so would make the process of opening a small business e...
Government & Policy
Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia, saying the battle over her leadership has prevented the party from focusing on the problems facing the province. In a statement re...
This Week’s Top Stories
Time for your cheat sheet on this week’s top stories. Canadian Real Estate Canada’s Plan To Fix Housing? Just Change What Affordable Means Back in 2023, the CMHC said that building 3.5 million homes could restore 2004 le...
Lifestyle
An unauthorized downtown Edmonton parking lot is being turned into a new park with a celestial-inspired design. The City of Edmonton acquired the parking lot at 103 Street and 100 Avenue and has decided to turn the site...
Government & Policy
Colleen Hardwick, the mayoral candidate for TEAM for a Livable Vancouver, released her party’s public safety plan ahead of the upcoming municipal election, slamming Ken Sim’s plebiscite while doing so. “Ken Sim was elect...
Housing Market
Home sales in B.C. are picking up slowly but steadily, according to a new report from the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), and while prices have come down, they haven’t come down by much. The latest repo...
New Development
Grab your paddle and get ready to hit the court, because a massive new pickleball facility is in the works for a town 30 minutes west of Edmonton. Stony Plain is about to become home to what’s being billed as “Canada’s l...
Government & Policy
TRREB continues to address the growing impact of government taxes, fees, and charges on housing affordability across Ontario. Government-imposed costs can account for an estimated 30 to 36 per cent of the total cost of a...
New Development
The sprawling Hedge Road Landing subdivision project in Georgina, Ontario near Lake Simcoe has been placed under creditor protection midway through construction, according to Ontario Superior Court.The project is planned...
Government & Policy
Canada’s building boom and slowing population growth finally pushed it closer to its affordability target. Just kidding. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation‘s (CMHC) 2026 Housing Supply Report shows it was never...
Government & Policy
Vancouver Liberals mayoral candidate Kareem Allam announced today that he plans to address Vancouver’s “Tony Sopranos” if elected in the upcoming municipal election. In a release, the Vancouver Liberals said that to addr...
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