An Archive for 2020 of items related to Housing for the North West.
December
December 17 -- District of Port Edward gets closer to opening of information survey period for Neighbourhood Concept plans NCR
December 17 -- City of Prince Rupert looks to shake a few home building trees with call for bids on a new subdivision plan NCR
December 16 -- City launches information campaign on proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Changes NCR
December 10 -- City Council moves forward and stands still for the moment on OCP and Zoning themes NCR
November
November 27 -- With plans and incentives percolating, still no word on if the City intends to fill planning office positions NCR
December 17 -- City of Prince Rupert looks to shake a few home building trees with call for bids on a new subdivision plan NCR
December 16 -- City launches information campaign on proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Changes NCR
December 10 -- City Council moves forward and stands still for the moment on OCP and Zoning themes NCR
November
November 27 -- With plans and incentives percolating, still no word on if the City intends to fill planning office positions NCR
November 25 -- Prince Rupert Rental prices (video)
November 25 -- First tentative steps towards rezoning of land on 11th Avenue East for proposed apartment project underway NCR
November 23 -- New Rapid housing initiative announced
November 23 -- City Council to speak to rezoning themes for proposed Lax Kw'alaams housing development on East Side NCR
November 17 -- Northwest Housing market (video)
November 16 -- New Facebook page looks to engage community on discussion when it comes to affordable housing in Prince Rupert NCR
November 13 -- Lax Kw'alaams announces site for 60 unit apartment development in Prince Rupert NCR
November 12 -- Housing sales in Northern BC continue to surge well into the fall
November 12 -- Housing sales in Northern BC continue to surge well into the fall
November 10 -- Province freezes residential rent again until summer of 2021
November 10 -- Rent Freeze extended in BC
November 6 -- City of Terrace building permit update -- October 2020
November 5 -- New subdivision for Telkwa in the works
November 5 -- Northern BC predicted to see 4% hike in home sales this year
October
November 10 -- Rent Freeze extended in BC
November 6 -- City of Terrace building permit update -- October 2020
November 5 -- New subdivision for Telkwa in the works
November 5 -- Northern BC predicted to see 4% hike in home sales this year
October
October 21 -- Real estate sales drop compared to 2019
October 16 -- Housing Issues make for provincial election theme, but solutions largely a local issue for City Hall NCR
October 9 -- Northwest realty 1" results remain strong as final quarter of 2020 begins NCR
October 9 -- "Getting it Done!" Mayor Brain's Monday update features enthusiastic checklist of projects tackled by Prince Rupert Council NCR
October 9 -- "Getting it Done!" Mayor Brain's Monday update features enthusiastic checklist of projects tackled by Prince Rupert Council NCR
October 8 -- North Coast candidates "Prince Rupert' debate wandered off the path more than a few times Wednesday NCR
October 2 -- Public hearing for ambitious development in Thornhill cancelled
October 2 -- Province commits to building 40 on reserve homes in Giatus, Kitselas First Nation
October 2 -- Affordable housing was big topic of discussion in Smithers By-Election Forum
October 2 -- Province commits to building 40 on reserve homes in Giatus, Kitselas First Nation
October 2 -- Affordable housing was big topic of discussion in Smithers By-Election Forum
October 1 -- Full story: Eviction day looming for Pinecrest tenants
October 1 -- Housing among topics discussed during Smithers All Candidates Debate Forum
September
October 1 -- Housing among topics discussed during Smithers All Candidates Debate Forum
September
September 23 -- Village of Granisle orders derelict buildings demolished
September 22 -- Town of Smithers creates housing needs assessment survey
September 14 -- BC Housing plans for Kootenay Avenue set for forward progress tonight NCR
September 14 -- Ketchikan city, borough expand housing assistance - households earning less than $84K eligible for monthly grant
September 14 -- Ketchikan city, borough expand housing assistance - households earning less than $84K eligible for monthly grant
September 9 -- Failed housing project settlement reached
September 9 -- City unveils Draft Official Community Plan, starts booking appointments for sessions with Mayor and contract planner Rob Buchan NCR
September 4 -- City of Terrace building permit update - August 2020
September 4 -- City of Terrace building permit update - August 2020
September 3 -- Property owners on the Bench in Terrace for tree removal
September 3 -- City sets Road Closure consultation process in motion for Edward/Albert area residents NCR
September 2 -- Kitimat Cold Weather Shelter Open for the season
September 2 -- Kitimat Cold Weather Shelter Open for the season
September 2 -- Houston Council backing transition housing proposal
September 2 -- Masset completes Community Housing Needs Report
September 1 -- College Dorms (video)
August
September 1 -- College Dorms (video)
August
August 28 -- New housing coming to Lower Post
August 27 -- City's hired civic planner updates progress on Official Community Plan; offers up recommendations towards enticing developers NCR
August 24 -- City of Terrace building permit update -- July 2020
August 21 -- A fair bit of feedback expected for City Council's review of PRPA's temporary use plans for Park Avenue NCR
August 13 -- Kootenay Avenue housing plans now up for neighbourhood consultation NCR
August 12 -- Council seeks housing project clarification
August 7 -- City of Prince Rupert seeks public comment/feedback on PRPA plans for temporary use of land on Park Avenue NCR
August 5 -- Terrace property tax payments steadily coming in
August 5 -- Terrace property tax payments steadily coming in
August 5 -- Haisla Nation Council announces new 23 unit Apartment complex
July
July 24 -- College housing construction to start
July
July 24 -- College housing construction to start
July 23 -- Prince Rupert Port Authority plans for Park Avenue could one day include potential purchase for buffer between industrial and residential areas NCR
July 15 -- Real estate sales down in Bulkley-Nechako and Northwest region
July 15 -- Real estate sales down in Bulkley-Nechako and Northwest region
July 13 -- Seal Cove area apartment block crumbles upon itself NCR
July 10 -- Tamitik Status of Women granted $500,000 to support housing construction project
July 10 -- Tamitik Status of Women granted $500,000 to support housing construction project
July 3 -- Reaching Home initiative seeks to address Indigenous homelessness in Prince Rupert NCR
July 1 -- Telkwa not willing to delay 2020 tax sale
July 1 -- Smithers Council allows secondary suites in semi-detached homes
July 1 -- Telkwa losing its legacy of being affordable
July 1 -- Houston Friendship Centre shifts sights to housing grant for women, children fleeing violence
June
June 29 -- Evictions to resume
June 26 -- Kitimat Council approves development permit for old Northstar property
June 24 -- Kootenay/McKay area residents await roll out of information on Housing proposal NCR
June 24 -- City Manager Robert Long is 're-substituting' on Planning Duties for the retired Zeno Krekic NCR
June 23 -- Property owners should make certain Homeowners Grant has been applied for
June 19 -- Lax Kw'alaams, MLA Jennifer Rice celebrate new housing for Elders NCR
June 17 -- Plans for Burns Lake Seniors housing on Fifth Avenue amended
July 1 -- Telkwa not willing to delay 2020 tax sale
July 1 -- Smithers Council allows secondary suites in semi-detached homes
July 1 -- Telkwa losing its legacy of being affordable
July 1 -- Houston Friendship Centre shifts sights to housing grant for women, children fleeing violence
June
June 29 -- Evictions to resume
June 26 -- Kitimat Council approves development permit for old Northstar property
June 24 -- Kootenay/McKay area residents await roll out of information on Housing proposal NCR
June 24 -- City Manager Robert Long is 're-substituting' on Planning Duties for the retired Zeno Krekic NCR
June 23 -- Property owners should make certain Homeowners Grant has been applied for
June 19 -- Lax Kw'alaams, MLA Jennifer Rice celebrate new housing for Elders NCR
June 17 -- Plans for Burns Lake Seniors housing on Fifth Avenue amended
June 17 -- Concentrated effort needed to provide local housing, study finds
June 15 -- Terrace Gazebo update (video)
June 12 -- New gazebo and walkway built for McConnell Estates residents in Terrace
June 12 -- Water conservation measures in effect for residents in the Thornhill Water system
June 11 -- Developer says City of Terrace overcharging for building permits
June 11 -- 'Village style' development proposed for Thornhill
June 11 -- City of Terrace issued fewer building permits in May than last year
June 10 -- Study outlines key housing needs for Houston
June 9 -- Kitimat Strata Housing (video)
June 3 -- New Elders Housing complex in Lax Kw'alaams accepting applications for residency NCR
June 1 -- Kitimat Housing committee recommends District deny strata application for 1425 Nalbila Boulevard
May
May 29 -- Thornhill's future takes centre stage at June 2 public hearing
May 29 -- As Property taxes arrive at your door, the City of Prince Rupert has a few thoughts on payment for you NCR
May 27 -- Council to use Second reading of zoning amendment for a review towards need for Public hearing on Kootenay Social Housing proposal NCR
May 25 -- Kootenay Avenue site proposed for new 55 unit multi family residential development NCR
May 19 -- Hotel for housing (video)
May 19 -- New supportive housing for those experience homelessness in Prince Rupert
May 16 -- Province of British Columbia purchases Raffles Hotel for Social Housing use NCR
May 13 -- Supportive measures for the City's homeless population explored at Council session NCR
May 12 -- Villages of Masset, Port Clements approve no increase in property taxes
May 6 -- Houston real estate sales dip indicate MLS figures
May 6 -- Smithers awards housing needs assessment contract
May 1 -- Location, Location, Location ... Mayor Brain makes the call for an expansion on housing in Prince Rupert NCR
April
April 30 -- Terraceview Lodge hopes for wheelchair sanitizer
April 29 -- Community gardens added to OCP review
April 29 -- Village of Burns Lake vote unanimously in favour on on property tax increase and delayed penalty date
April 24 -- District votes unanimously to continue flat tax rate at 2019 rate
April 24 -- Queen Charlotte Council supports funding application for eight-unit townhouse
April 23 -- Terrace property tax increase reduced to 4.5 per cent
April 23 -- City of Terrace proposed tax increase down to 4.5 percent
April 23 -- After weekend shift, Prince Rupert's Homeless shelter now open at Fisherman's Hall NCR
April 23 -- Terrace adjusts tax hike during COVID-19 (video)
April 22 -- Realtors remain committed to serving their clients
April 21 -- Terrace Homeless shelter dealing with COVID-19 (video)
April 21 -- City of Terrace to finalize 2020 budget
April 17 -- Prince Rupert welcoming new shelter for the homeless
April 17 -- With shift to Fisherman's Hall ahead for the homeless, North Coast Transition Society issues a call for workers NCR
April 16 -- Queen Charlotte Council recommends 0% increase in municipal taxes
April 16 -- Woman served eviction notice from homeless camp receives a reprieve
April 16 -- Homeless shelter concerns
April 16 -- Fisherman's Hall to be used as temporary homeless shelter as part of COVID-19 response NCR
April 16 -- Work towards homeless solution continues, new shelter location soon to be finalized NCR
April 15 -- Council to forgo unanticipated tax revenue increase
April 15 -- Housing sales in Northern BC decline by nearly 20% in March
April 14 -- Real Estate sales during COVID-19 (video)
April 14 -- Northwest real estate sales and listings are down for this time of year
April 14 -- North Coast Transition Society shares concerns over public incidents at homeless shelter NCR
April 11 -- Kitimat sees lukewarm property sales in Q1, COVID-19 leaves housing market uncertain
April 11 -- Despite extremely high vacancy rates, rental prices on the rise in Kitimat
April 9 -- Landlords are panicked
April 9 -- Smithers single family home sales up in first quarter of 2020
April 9 -- Smithers relocates downtown homeless population
April 9 -- Terrace home sales increase while average price drop
April 9 -- Prince Rupert Labour Council calls on City to take action on homelessness NCR
April 6 -- Kitimat looking at ways to reduce proposed 3 per cent tax increase
April 7 -- What's your housing story? Port Clements needs assessment is underway
April 6 -- Pre-COVID 19 realty results highlighted increase for sales in Prince Rupert NCR
April 2 -- City of Terrace says unlikely there will be a significant property tax reduction from proposed increase
April 2 -- MLA Rice hopeful of short term solution and longer term resolution to homeless shelter issues in Prince Rupert NCR
April 1 -- City gives no response to homelessness concerns
March
March 31 -- MLA Rice taking local lead on response for housing issues for homeless NCR
March 25 -- BC government introduces package suspending evictions and helping renters and landlords
March 25 -- Two housing projects totalling 70 units being planned in Terrace
March 25 -- City and Province need to outline what measures they have in mind to assist Prince Rupert's homeless during this pandemic period NCR
March 20 -- BC Northern Real Estate Board calls for suspension of open houses
March 19 -- Landlord's eviction turnaround
March 13 -- New student housing to be built at CMTN college in Terrace
March 12 -- Affordable housing is becoming a crucial issue in the Northwest
March 12 -- Rupert renoviction update (video)
March 11 -- Plight of Pinecrest Townhomes residents noted by Prince Rupert Council Monday NCR
March 9 -- Good news for Pinecrest residents in Prince Rupert
March 9 -- Pinecrest Townhomes renovictions to be staggered; evictees to learn more at March 11th meeting NCR
March 9 -- Would be Prince Rupert property developer shifts gaze towards Terrace for now NCR
March 5 -- Second Housing Rights meeting added for evictees of Oceanfront homes on First Avenue NCR
March 5 -- Meeting being held today for residents in Pinecrest Townhouses
March 4 -- Pinecrest Townhomes evictions (video)
March 4 -- Thursday meeting set for soon to be evicted tenants of Pinecrest Town Homes to hear of their rights NCR
March 4 -- Skeena- Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach weighs in on Prince Rupert's upcoming renoviction situation NCR
March 2 -- Prince Rupert's lack of housing starts looms large now ... that as Renoviction crisis set to make additional impact on community NCR
March 2 -- Vancouver property developer plans to build 'hundreds of homes' in Terrace
February
February 28 -- Province puts 1.7 million towards community data collection on housing needs NCR
February 24 -- As BC Budget hails Coast Mountain College housing plans in Terrace, Prince Rupert accommodation pans remain more of a Five Year Plan NCR
February 19 -- Smithers budget proposes 5.5 per cent increase to property taxes
January
January 30 -- Terrace house prices on steep climb in 2019
January 20 -- Slight increase in Overall volume and dollar value of real estate in Prince Rupert for 2019 NCR
January 15 -- Prince Rupert's Third Avenue West Shelter revises hours in face of cold temperatures NCR
January 15 -- City Council's 2020 New Year hangover session NCR
January 3 -- Province outlines details for 2020 BC Home Owner Grant program NCR
January 3 -- Six Prince Rupert neighbourhoods play host to top end Assessments for 2020 in the city NCR
January 2 -- Kitimat and Terrace lead the way in Northwest on BC Assessment increases NCR
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June 15 -- Terrace Gazebo update (video)
June 12 -- New gazebo and walkway built for McConnell Estates residents in Terrace
June 12 -- Water conservation measures in effect for residents in the Thornhill Water system
June 11 -- Developer says City of Terrace overcharging for building permits
June 11 -- 'Village style' development proposed for Thornhill
June 11 -- City of Terrace issued fewer building permits in May than last year
June 10 -- Study outlines key housing needs for Houston
June 9 -- Kitimat Strata Housing (video)
June 3 -- New Elders Housing complex in Lax Kw'alaams accepting applications for residency NCR
June 1 -- Kitimat Housing committee recommends District deny strata application for 1425 Nalbila Boulevard
May
May 29 -- Thornhill's future takes centre stage at June 2 public hearing
May 29 -- As Property taxes arrive at your door, the City of Prince Rupert has a few thoughts on payment for you NCR
May 27 -- Council to use Second reading of zoning amendment for a review towards need for Public hearing on Kootenay Social Housing proposal NCR
May 25 -- Kootenay Avenue site proposed for new 55 unit multi family residential development NCR
May 19 -- Hotel for housing (video)
May 19 -- New supportive housing for those experience homelessness in Prince Rupert
May 16 -- Province of British Columbia purchases Raffles Hotel for Social Housing use NCR
May 13 -- Supportive measures for the City's homeless population explored at Council session NCR
May 12 -- Villages of Masset, Port Clements approve no increase in property taxes
May 6 -- Houston real estate sales dip indicate MLS figures
May 6 -- Smithers awards housing needs assessment contract
May 1 -- Location, Location, Location ... Mayor Brain makes the call for an expansion on housing in Prince Rupert NCR
April
April 30 -- Terraceview Lodge hopes for wheelchair sanitizer
April 29 -- Community gardens added to OCP review
April 29 -- Village of Burns Lake vote unanimously in favour on on property tax increase and delayed penalty date
April 24 -- District votes unanimously to continue flat tax rate at 2019 rate
April 24 -- Queen Charlotte Council supports funding application for eight-unit townhouse
April 23 -- Terrace property tax increase reduced to 4.5 per cent
April 23 -- City of Terrace proposed tax increase down to 4.5 percent
April 23 -- After weekend shift, Prince Rupert's Homeless shelter now open at Fisherman's Hall NCR
April 23 -- Terrace adjusts tax hike during COVID-19 (video)
April 22 -- Realtors remain committed to serving their clients
April 21 -- Terrace Homeless shelter dealing with COVID-19 (video)
April 21 -- City of Terrace to finalize 2020 budget
April 17 -- Prince Rupert welcoming new shelter for the homeless
April 17 -- With shift to Fisherman's Hall ahead for the homeless, North Coast Transition Society issues a call for workers NCR
April 16 -- Queen Charlotte Council recommends 0% increase in municipal taxes
April 16 -- Woman served eviction notice from homeless camp receives a reprieve
April 16 -- Homeless shelter concerns
April 16 -- Fisherman's Hall to be used as temporary homeless shelter as part of COVID-19 response NCR
April 16 -- Work towards homeless solution continues, new shelter location soon to be finalized NCR
April 15 -- Council to forgo unanticipated tax revenue increase
April 15 -- Housing sales in Northern BC decline by nearly 20% in March
April 14 -- Real Estate sales during COVID-19 (video)
April 14 -- Northwest real estate sales and listings are down for this time of year
April 14 -- North Coast Transition Society shares concerns over public incidents at homeless shelter NCR
April 11 -- Kitimat sees lukewarm property sales in Q1, COVID-19 leaves housing market uncertain
April 11 -- Despite extremely high vacancy rates, rental prices on the rise in Kitimat
April 9 -- Landlords are panicked
April 9 -- Smithers single family home sales up in first quarter of 2020
April 9 -- Smithers relocates downtown homeless population
April 9 -- Terrace home sales increase while average price drop
April 9 -- Prince Rupert Labour Council calls on City to take action on homelessness NCR
April 6 -- Kitimat looking at ways to reduce proposed 3 per cent tax increase
April 7 -- What's your housing story? Port Clements needs assessment is underway
April 6 -- Pre-COVID 19 realty results highlighted increase for sales in Prince Rupert NCR
April 2 -- City of Terrace says unlikely there will be a significant property tax reduction from proposed increase
April 2 -- MLA Rice hopeful of short term solution and longer term resolution to homeless shelter issues in Prince Rupert NCR
April 1 -- City gives no response to homelessness concerns
March
March 31 -- MLA Rice taking local lead on response for housing issues for homeless NCR
March 25 -- BC government introduces package suspending evictions and helping renters and landlords
March 25 -- Two housing projects totalling 70 units being planned in Terrace
March 25 -- City and Province need to outline what measures they have in mind to assist Prince Rupert's homeless during this pandemic period NCR
March 20 -- BC Northern Real Estate Board calls for suspension of open houses
March 19 -- Landlord's eviction turnaround
March 13 -- New student housing to be built at CMTN college in Terrace
March 12 -- Affordable housing is becoming a crucial issue in the Northwest
March 12 -- Rupert renoviction update (video)
March 11 -- Plight of Pinecrest Townhomes residents noted by Prince Rupert Council Monday NCR
March 9 -- Good news for Pinecrest residents in Prince Rupert
March 9 -- Pinecrest Townhomes renovictions to be staggered; evictees to learn more at March 11th meeting NCR
March 9 -- Would be Prince Rupert property developer shifts gaze towards Terrace for now NCR
March 5 -- Second Housing Rights meeting added for evictees of Oceanfront homes on First Avenue NCR
March 5 -- Meeting being held today for residents in Pinecrest Townhouses
March 4 -- Pinecrest Townhomes evictions (video)
March 4 -- Thursday meeting set for soon to be evicted tenants of Pinecrest Town Homes to hear of their rights NCR
March 4 -- Skeena- Bulkley Valley MP Taylor Bachrach weighs in on Prince Rupert's upcoming renoviction situation NCR
March 2 -- Prince Rupert's lack of housing starts looms large now ... that as Renoviction crisis set to make additional impact on community NCR
March 2 -- Vancouver property developer plans to build 'hundreds of homes' in Terrace
February
February 28 -- Province puts 1.7 million towards community data collection on housing needs NCR
February 24 -- As BC Budget hails Coast Mountain College housing plans in Terrace, Prince Rupert accommodation pans remain more of a Five Year Plan NCR
February 19 -- Smithers budget proposes 5.5 per cent increase to property taxes
January
January 30 -- Terrace house prices on steep climb in 2019
January 20 -- Slight increase in Overall volume and dollar value of real estate in Prince Rupert for 2019 NCR
January 15 -- Prince Rupert's Third Avenue West Shelter revises hours in face of cold temperatures NCR
January 15 -- City Council's 2020 New Year hangover session NCR
January 3 -- Province outlines details for 2020 BC Home Owner Grant program NCR
January 3 -- Six Prince Rupert neighbourhoods play host to top end Assessments for 2020 in the city NCR
January 2 -- Kitimat and Terrace lead the way in Northwest on BC Assessment increases NCR
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