Housing

Housing

The Tow Away Zone: What it’s like to live in a van in Greater Victoria

Kristen Cussen
May 25, 2023

This UVic student finds himself speaking to millionaires at his day job—then sleeping in parking lots at night

Housing

RidgeView residents voice concerns and feedback to city on poor handling of building evacuation

Robyn Bell
May 9, 2023

Two weeks after the building was evacuated, residents are still looking for answers that the city of Langford does not have

Housing

UVic set to hike student housing rates by up to 10%

By Michael John Lo
April 14, 2023

A university housing survey asking students whether they would pay $2,425 a month goes viral on social media

Housing

UVic proposes 9-acre mixed-use university district

By Michael John Lo
January 25, 2023

The proposed development, which is still in early stages, would replace the Ian Stewart sports complex

Housing

Premier announces $500-million fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings and co-ops

By Shannon Waters
January 12, 2023

The money will help preserve affordable rental housing—‘a hugely important step’ toward tackling affordability, says non-profit CEO

Housing

Here’s what the latest property assessments could mean for you

By Nina Grossman
January 3, 2023

James Island yet again tops list of Island’s highest assessed properties

Housing

How changing a planning oddity in Saanich could speed up housing approvals

By Shannon Waters
December 14, 2022

Mayor Dean Murdock hopes to change the district’s reputation for sluggish development.

Housing

A final decision on Missing Middle is coming, but not until the new year

By Shannon Waters
December 8, 2022

Victoria council decides to proceed with controversial policy 'as if the current council members had heard the public hearing'