Ravi Kahlon

Critics denounce Vancouver mayor’s ‘Trumpian’ plan to ‘integrate’ Downtown Eastside

January 25, 2025 No Comments

Critics have denounced Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim’s plan for revitalizing the Downtown Eastside neighbourhood, with former councillor Jean Swanson calling his proposal to pause supportive housing construction “Trumpian.”

B.C. launches short-term rental registry with annual fees to rein in ‘speculators’

January 20, 2025 No Comments

British Columbia is launching a registry for short-term rentals to further crack down on “speculators” operating illegally, said Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon.

B.C. revamps building code to allow single stairwells in buildings up to six storeys

August 29, 2024 No Comments

British Columbia is moving to allow buildings up to six storeys to have one exit stairwell instead of two in the government’s latest effort to boost housing supply.

B.C. caps rent increases next year at 3 per cent, matching inflation

August 26, 2024 No Comments

The maximum allowable rent increase in British Columbia next year will be 3%, down from the current 3.5%.

90% of B.C. communities adopt province’s plans for more small-scale housing

July 26, 2024 No Comments

Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government’s plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.

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