North Coast Real Estate 2023 -- Prince Rupert Notes

An archive of background notes on Housing and Real Estate themes specific to Prince Rupert area for 2023

2023


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December

December 18 -- More campus housing announcements from Province for BC communities; Prince Rupert students still await word of same for local Coast Mountain College campus NCR

December 14 -- City Council moves Drake Crescent Townhome's plans to Public Notification towards Public Hearing  NCR

December 11 -- Drake Crescent Housing returns to the forefront, as Pacific Aurora Construction seeks variances for property in question NCR

December 1 -- As Fall session comes to an end, NDP government take victory lap on string of housing initiatives announced  NCR

November 

November 14 -- First sign for potential Seal Cove Housing on the Agenda for tonight's City Council session NCR

November 2 -- More Provincial moves announced to encourage housing in BC NCR

October

October 31 -- Province of BC joins the chorus of those hailing Lax Kw'alaams progress on housing in Prince Rupert NCR

October 27 -- Short Term rental legislation from the Province welcomed by Mayor Pond NCR

October 26 -- Skeena MLA speaks in support of BC United amendments to BC Government's Short Term rental Legislation NCR

October 26 -- As regional housing plans percolate Metlakatla seeks members for Housing committee NCR

October 23 -- Gtxaala Nation gets to work on Kootenay Avenue Housing project  NCR

October 20 -- Construction begins on new affordable rental townhouse complex for Gitxaala Nation members in Prince Rupert 

October 18 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross raises Homelessness issues of Terrace, Smithers and Prince Rupert in the Legislature NCR

October 17 -- Province to take action towards short term rentals to increase access to housing for many communities in BC NCR

October 16 -- Housing Acceleration Action Plan fuels City of Prince Rupert ambitions towards accessing Federal funding NCR

October 13 -- Prince Rupert adopts Housing Acceleration Action Plan in tandem with Federal Funding application 

October 13 -- City take another run towards East side apartment plans NCR

October 13 -- Lax Kw'alaams officials and guests cut the ribbon or much anticipated project on 11th Avenue East NCR

October 12 -- Lax Kw'alaams breaks ground on 70 unit affordable housing development 

October 12 -- Hays Cove and Frederick Street housing project back on the table at City Hall 

October 12 -- Lax Kw'alaams Band Holding Celebration today to welcome the start of construction on a new 70 unit Housing Complex

October 11 -- Roundabout to replace 2nd Avenue and McBride intersection in Prince Rupert 

October 11 -- New Roundabout coming to Prince Rupert could inadvertently lead to the development of Affordable Housing 

October 11 -- Province to move forward with Roundabout Project and potential Housing plans for Second Avenue West and McBride NCR

October 11 -- Venue change and ferry advisory for Lax Kw'alaams Ground Breaking Ceremony for Thursday NCR

October 11 -- Third Quarter Real Estate report notes of sales increase from previous review of summer NCR

October 10 -- Housing themes a focus for segments of tonight's Prince Rupert City Council Session NCR

October 6 -- Homeless count survey shows increase of those in Prince Rupert looking for a place to live NCR

September

September 29 -- Lax Kw'alaams Band sets date for official 'Ground Breaking' for 11th Avenue East apartment building NCR

September 28 -- Province of BC sets housing targets for ten communities, 10 more to be announced this fall  NCR

September 5 -- Lax Kw'alaams notes of progress for 11th Avenue apartment project  NCR

September 1 -- City of Prince Rupert's Permissive Property Tax Exemptions List released for 2024-27 NCR

August 

August 30 -- Rupert Rental Market (video)

August 29 -- Average cost for a rental unit in Prince Rupert over $3,000 per month 

August 21 -- MLA Rice relays news of new Housing for Gitxaala Nation members in Prince Rupert NCR

August 21 -- Question on fate of Park Avenue Hotel project, just one of what could be larger list for Council to seek answers towards  NCR

August 16 -- MLA Rice weighs in on social media forum exploring status of Housing in Prince Rupert NCR

August 15 -- Progress for site development for Lax Kw'alaams Housing project on 11th Avenue East NCR

August 14 -- Coast Mountain College in Terrace advises that campus housing allotments now full, with wait list available for those looking for accommodations NCR

July

July 17 -- Mid point for 2023 fins mixed results for Northwest realty with Terrace housing price son the rise, Prince Rupert lower than 2022 levels NCR

June

June 29 -- Two Apartment Building proposals advance in the City's planning process NCR

June 15 -- East side residents find frustration from City's process of information sharing on Apartment plans NCR

June 14 -- Despite Public Hearing concerns and petition from the neighbourhood, Council's desire for 'desperately needed' housing moves proposed 9th Avenue West plans forward  NCR

June 12 -- 9th Avenue West Public Hearing set for 6PM for proposed multi family structure adjacent to Prince Rupert Middle School  NCR

June 6 -- City of Prince Rupert, rest of Northwest BC stay off BC Housing Minister Khalon's naught list for now NCR

May

May 30 -- City of Prince Rupert hosted Landlord and Tenant information sessions launch tonight NCR

May 26 -- Public Hearing for 9th Avenue West housing plans set for June 12th NCR

May 25 -- Few in the way of details to share just yet towards proposed housing plans for Ninth Avenue West  NCR

May 25 -- Access to proposed Hays Cove Housing among topics of note from Tuesday session NCR

May 23 -- Two proposed apartment complexes up for Council Discussion at tonight's Session NCR

May 11 -- Hays Cove Apartment plans head to statutory notification with not a mention from Council members on Monday Night   NCR

May 9 -- Digby Tower provides for its price point, as marketing for Prince Rupert's newest residential apartment option begins   NCR

May 8 -- Apartment building proposal for Frederick and Hays Cove to be revealed at tonight's Council Session NCR

May 3 -- COVID, rising costs pointed at towards delay of construction for Lax Kw'alaams led 11th Avenue East housing complex  NCR

April

April  28 -- City to facilitate two sessions on housing themes at end of May, one for landlords, one for tenants NCR

April 24 -- First Quarter Results for Northwest Real Estate released by BCNREB, sales volumes decline continues; but media sales results in Prince Rupert on the rise  NCR

April 18 -- City Manager Buchan explorer range of themes from UBCM housing Forum: notes of items of interest, consequence for Prince Rupert without more housing NCR

April 18 -- Skeena MLA Ellis Ross continues calls for answers on BC Housing spending NCR

April 13 -- Prince Rupert Homeless count survey wraps up at 8PM today NCR

April 5 -- Skeena MLA Ross speaks towards rental relief as NDP's Housing Plans dominate Tuesday's Question Period  NCR

April 4 -- Two Day UBCM Housing Summit underway in Vancouver  NCR

April 4 -- Province looks to speed up building of homes, with single home lots to see change to increase allowed housing NCR

March

 

March 23 -- Lots of land available: but few sales so far ... that we know of! NCR

March 16 -- Housing Summit program coming together for April gathering of municipal/provincial officials in Vancouver NCR

March 13 --  Moving Waldo Survey puts Prince Rupert in Top 5 for adorable home ownership NCR
March 10 -- Council members speak to a more regional approach on Housing issues, but few details revealed from Monday observations NCR

March 8 -- City Council clears way towards creation of parking area for Digby Towers NCR

February 

February 23 -- City of Prince Rupert's Non Market Housing initiatives gain some progress, with plans to apply for CMHC Rapid Housing funding NCR

February 9 -- Prince Rupert's Housing challenges gain some national Exposure NCR

February 3 -- Landlords - damned if they do, damned it they don't 

January

January 30 -- District of Port Edward puts land up for Disposition, with plans for sale to Pacific Aurora Construction Management Ltd. NCR

January 26 -- City of Prince Rupert puts out second call for housing developers, but projects would be dependent on Grant funding 

January 26 -- City of Prince Rupert outlines additional notes towards BC Bid call for expression of interest on twin housing proposals  NCR

January 25 -- Housing Discussion on Renoviction themes points way forward ... to more discussion  NCR

January 25 -- Public Hearing on Parking brings two participants with comments NCR

January 25 -- Renoviction worries in Prince Rupert (audio)

January 24 -- $14 million supportive housing facility opens in Prince Rupert 

January 24 -- Renovations to former Prince Rupert Inn bring much needed supportive housing for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness

January 24 -- Crane's Crossing gains Official Opening with ribbon cutting ceremony today  NCR

January 24 -- City of Prince Rupert Bid request looks to plan for potential Non-Market housing options in community  NCR

January 20 -- Housing solutions for Prince Rupert still a bit off, as BC Housing works on permit planning and partnerships for McKay Street and other projects  NCR

January 19 -- UBCM to host Housing Summit in April   NCR

January 17 -- Money can't buy tenants new rental accommodation in Prince Rupert

January 17 -- With finding a place to rent getting harder and. harder these days, it's time for BC Housing to update community on McKay Street Plans   NCR

January 16 -- City of Prince Rupert responds to advocate's claims bylaw does not protect tenants  

January 16 -- Renoviction issue looms large for City Council's January 23rd session NCR

January 13 -- Developers plan 7 cabins of rezoned Port Edward properties 

January 13 -- A bylaw intended to protect Prince Rupert renters from renoviction  is being put to the test  (audio)

January 12 -- Renovictions through the roof in Prince Rupert 

January 10 -- Fourth Quarter results to year end, show significant drop in Prince Rupert Real Estate Volumes in 2022  NCR

January 9 -- Seal Cove area apartment dwellers get notice of vacancy for spring 2023  NCR

January 5 -- BC Homebuyers enter 2023 with new Protection Period legislation in place  NCR

January 4 -- BC Government outlines scope of Home Owner Grant program for 2023  NCR

January 3 -- Homeowner Grants to cover up to $1.045 for Northerners in 2023

January 3 -- West side of Prince Rupert dominates again as House assessments from BC Assessments in the mail. Online option available now  NCR

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