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N.S. reforms for people with disabilities behind schedule but has momentum: province
The Nova Scotia government says its five-year plan to bring about sweeping reforms in housing and care for people with disabilities is behind schedule but gaining momentum.

New Brunswick not properly maintaining public housing stock, says auditor
New Brunswick’s auditor general says the province’s public housing agency is not properly maintaining its stock of subsidized homes.

B.C. to restore housing aid to families with sick children in Vancouver hospitals
The British Columbia government says it’s working to reverse changes that slashed accommodation funding for out-of-town parents whose children receive specialized hospital care in Vancouver.

Montreal home sales, prices rise in May despite steady rates and economic uncertainty
Home sales in the Montreal-area rose again in May compared with the same month a year ago, as the city’s real estate board says both activity and price growth show no signs of tapering off.

Vancouver home sales continue to weaken, inventory builds: board
Vancouver home sales activity fell again in May as buyers continued to sit on the sidelines, the city’s real estate board said Tuesday.

Calgary home sales slide 17% in May, but remain above long-term average
Calgary’s housing market saw another year-over-year decline in sales last month, led by a sharp drop in apartment transactions. But activity still came in above

Despite pushback, Montreal forges ahead with strict new short-term rental rules
Montreal is forging ahead with new rules banning many short-term rentals for nine months a year, hoping to alleviate a housing crunch and strike a blow in a lengthy battle against unauthorized listings.

No action against Nova Scotia rent loophole out of fears for housing supply: minister
The minister responsible for Nova Scotia’s rental property rules says her department won’t crack down on instances of abuse involving fixed-term rent leases because it doesn’t want to affect the housing supply.

Nova Scotia gets $170 million over 10 years after signing housing infrastructure deal
Nova Scotia’s public works minister says the province is getting $170 million from the federal government to assist with housing infrastructure, after a deal was signed last winter.