Vancouver city staff detail slow, complex process for rezoning five industrial sites for housing, citing regional hurdles and economic risks Vancouver faces challenges in converting industrial lands to housing Vancouver’s Industrial Lands Reassessment Begins Urban planners in Vancouver have started a complex reassessment of key industrial lands. This process may lead to new high-density, mixed-use…
Toronto is increasing rent bank funding by $2.6M to help 600 more households avoid eviction, part of a $10.8M program aimed at keeping residents housed. Toronto boosts rent bank by $2.6M to prevent evictions Toronto Increases Rent Bank Funding to $2.6 Million Toronto will provide an additional $2.6 million in funding for its rent bank…
Kelowna city council unanimously voted to ask the province to opt out of the Short Term Rental Accommodation Act, citing economic strain and high vacancy rates Kelowna seeks approval to ease short-term rental rules Financial Burden for James Milacic Due to Short-Term Rental Restrictions James Milacic’s investment property has turned into a financial burden. “I’ve…
Calgary City Council reviews water infrastructure report, with some councillors expressing concern over possible future utility rate hikes and tax increases Calgary councillors wary of potential water rate increases Calgary City Council Reviews Bearspaw South Feeder Main Report Calgary City Council spent Tuesday reviewing an independent report on the Bearspaw South Feeder Main failure. The…
Edmonton’s Deep Freeze Festival faces challenges due to unplowed streets in Alberta Avenue, raising safety concerns for the expected 60,000 attendees Unplowed streets may disrupt Edmonton’s Deep Freeze Festival Frustration Over Snow Clearing Ahead of Deep Freeze Festival An Edmonton winter festival is frustrated. They feel the city has not prioritized the Alberta Avenue community…
Ontario Transport Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria defends the Finch West LRT in Toronto, citing safety concerns over gas heaters and acknowledging early operational challenges Ontario minister defends Finch West LRT amid winter operation issues Ontario’s Transportation Minister Defends Finch West LRT Design Choices Ontario’s transportation minister insists that gas-powered switch heaters were not an option for…
Two Lower Mainland firms, including one in North Vancouver, were fined nearly $30,000 by WorkSafeBC for traffic control violations, including untrained workers and unsafe work zones. Lower Mainland firms fined $30K for traffic violations WorkSafeBC Fines Lower Mainland Firms for Traffic Control Violations WorkSafeBC recently fined two Lower Mainland firms nearly $30,000 for traffic control…
Kingston’s roads are deteriorating early this winter due to freeze-thaw cycles, causing hazardous driving conditions and increased vehicle damage Kingston faces early pothole season due to freeze-thaw cycle Road Conditions Deteriorate in Kingston, Ontario Roadways in Kingston, Ontario, are deteriorating due to a harsh winter, causing drivers to navigate around craters earlier than usual. As…
Montreal’s SAAQ faces AMP scrutiny over SAAQclic project mismanagement, with costs rising to $1.1B and service disruptions reported AMP criticizes SAAQ for project management failures AMP Accuses SAAQ of Management Shortcomings The Autorité des marchés publics (AMP) has accused the Société de l’assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) of several management issues related to the SAAQclic…
Durham Region police officers with PTSD allege the service challenges their WSIB claims, hindering recovery, despite medical diagnoses and provincial legislation. Durham police officers with PTSD face workplace benefits disputes Durham Region Police Officers Report PTSD Claim Challenges Multiple Durham Region police officers diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) say the service is hindering their…