Housing
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Montreal's Flood Crisis: Residents Fight for Accountability in Pierrefonds-Roxboro
Homeowners face rising costs and legal battles as a small-scale government pilot fails to satisfy a community plagued by...
Crisis at Vickers Manor: Thunder Bay Seniors Face Utility Cuts and Eviction Threats
As the owner of Vickers Manor struggles with fire code violations and unpaid bills, Thunder Bay officials face a race ag...
The $32.5 Million Question: Can Comox Valley Justify a Massive Pool Rebuild?
With residents demanding a full replacement of the historic Courtenay Outdoor Pool, officials must now weigh community p...
Water Crisis at Fernbrook Resort: A Summer of Boiling Water and $18,000 Vet Bills
Residents of a Freelton RV community face a months-long water advisory after a UV system failure, highlighting the peril...
The Price of the Boomerang Generation: Breaking Down the Β£55,000 Parental Bill
With first-time buyer costs hitting Β£226,000, millions of young adults are returning homeβand it's costing parents thous...
Bridging the Housing Gap: David Ebyβs Northwest Tour and the Smithers Indigenous Project
With over 100 applications for just 41 units, the Ken'ulh K'it Yikh project highlights the desperate need for culturally...
Florida's Condo Crisis: 2,500 Buildings Flagged in Post-Surfside Safety Sweep
New data reveals dozens of unsafe cooperatives in South Florida, highlighting a dangerous collision between aging infras...
Federal Court Clash Over $241 Million Threatens L.A. Homelessness Strategy
A legal war between HUD and Los Angeles officials could dismantle the "Housing First" model and strip the city's lead ag...
Beyond the Motel Bed: Encinoβs New Lifeline for Transition-Age Youth
A repurposed motel in Encino is offering more than just shelter, providing a critical bridge for young adults aging out ...
Canada's Housing Bubble BurstβBut the Economy Survived
A 20% national price drop should have triggered a recession. Here is why the Canadian economy defied the gravity of its ...
From Gold Bricks to Recycled Thatch: The High Stakes of Home Oversight
Channel 4's 'Extraordinary Extensions' reveals the stark contrast between luxury Art Deco obsession and sustainable DIY ...
The 50,000-Applicant Queue: Toronto's Youth Job Crisis Hits the CNE
A massive surge in applications for the Canadian National Exhibition reveals a desperate youth labor market in the Great...
NYC's Pied-Γ -Terre Tax List: Transparency or a Roadmap for Burglars?
A new database from Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani's administration has exposed thousands of property owners, sparking fears...
The Β£1,000-a-Night Party Pad: Leeds Shuts Down 'The Gathering'
A luxury Airbnb in Headingley became a nightmare for neighbors, leading to a council crackdown on unauthorized commercia...
Salt Lake Cityβs $3.3M Bet on Assertive Community Treatment
A new 29-bed facility for women with severe mental illness aims to prove that supportive housing is cheaper than incarce...
The $496 Million Gamble: LAHSA Faces Budget Collapse Amid Rising Homelessness
A 40% funding drop leaves the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority struggling for survival as L.A. County retreats fr...
The $230 Million Decay: Failed Promises at San Francisco's Alice Griffith Apartments
Residents in Bayview-Hunters Point face severe rodent infestations and squalor despite a massive redevelopment effort in...
NYC's Rent Freeze: A Political Win for Adams, a Legal Minefield for the City
Landlord groups are suing after the Rent Guidelines Board ignored its own staff's data to deliver a 0% increase on one-y...
The Algorithmic Rent War: 21 States Move to Curb Automated Pricing
From New York's pioneering ban to New Jersey's FAIR Act, a growing coalition of states is fighting software that may be ...
Geopolitical Shock: UK Mortgage Rates Spike as Iran Tensions Hit Lenders
Major banks like HSBC and Santander are hiking rates over fears of energy inflation, ending a period of relief for UK ho...
The Reading Homeowner Turning Spare Rooms Into a Β£18,600 Annual Engine
Philly Garrett renovated her home to attract professional lodgers, using the profit to launch a co-buying platform for s...
Ottawa's Harm Reduction Gap: The Fallout of Closing the Last Consumption Sites
Provincial closures have pushed drug use into the streets, leaving health officials and residents questioning where the ...
Tiny Home Community Faces Leadership Shift as The Working Centre Takes Control
A non-profit takeover promises more resources for residents but signals the end of an era for the community's co-founder...
Canmore's Van Life Crisis: When a Parking Lot Becomes a Housing Strategy
High rents are pushing workers into vehicles, leaving the town's Safe Park program struggling to keep up with demand.
Beyond the 31 Suites: Can Hope House Solve Toronto's Housing Crisis?
One year in, the Augusta Avenue residence proves the power of supportive housing, but the city's math still doesn't add ...
Manhattan's New 'Skid Row': The 12-Block Battle Over West Side Encampments
A sprawling homeless camp between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center tests Mayor Mamdani's outreach policies amid a r...
Florida Leads U.S. in Foreclosure Surge as Market Normalizes
New data reveals Florida hitting the highest foreclosure rate in the country for the first half of 2026, with a critical...
Fixing the Barracks: Canadaβs $600 Million Gamble in Petawawa
A massive federal housing push aims to end a military living crisis, but local infrastructure in Petawawa may not be rea...
Beyond Literacy: How Queen Camilla is Using Bibliotherapy to Combat Homelessness
A partnership between The Queenβs Reading Room and St Mungoβs is turning books into tools for trauma recovery in south e...
Sheep Farmer Faces Jail After Six-Year Barn Battle with Council
A Derbyshire farmer's fight to live beside her flock ends in contempt conviction, sparking debate over planning enforcem...