B.C. to streamline permitting, offer incentive to homeowners to rent secondary suites

The B.C. government is chipping away at promises made under its multi-billion-dollar housing plan, announcing two new initiatives aimed at boosting supply and affordability.

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B.C. in a ‘good position’ for building with Ottawa’s new tax break: Housing minister

Urban planner Andy Yan, however, said he didn't "necessarily" think Ottawa's GST break would have a huge impact in Metro Vancouver.

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Bloomington mayor announces extras for fire, police like $100K housing loan with annual report: violent crime up, property crime down, fire response slower

public safety, Bloomington, Indiana, mayor, John Hamilton, police chief Mike Diekhoff, fire chief, Jason Moore, CFRD, community and family resources department, Beverly Calender-Anderson, crime, fire response

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