Abigail Turner

Province-wide pet-friendly rentals could reduce homelessness: B.C. advocates

B.C. advocates urge the provincial government to prohibit pet bans in tenancy agreements.

Canada’s housing market at a standstill, impacting social services system-wide: study

More than half of Canadian homeowners say they plan to stay in their current homes, according to a recent CPA Canada study, a trend that is contributing to a stagnant housing market in some cities and placing added pressure on the social sector.

Ottawa opens applications for $12.6M school food research program

City of Vancouver calls for festival federal funding return

Vancouver’s city council plans to push the federal government to restore and expand federal funding for major festivals and cultural events.

BC Rent Bank secures one-year funding extension

B.C. government to end rent supplement program April 1

Affordable housing programs rolled back under BC government budget cuts.

Black Canadians overrepresented in law courts: StatsCan

B.C. community to receive tiny home village

Manitoba to remove provincial taxes from groceries

Premier Wab Kinew told media before the budget dropped Tuesday that Manitobans would no longer pay provincial taxes at the grocery store on prepared foods.

Saskatchewan social services sees budget boost; advocates unconvinced

Increased government spending in social services could improve services for residents in Saskatchewan.