Housing

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'

Housing

In Eby, municipalities see a potential housing ally

By Shannon Waters
November 22, 2022

Housing targets for some municipalities will be set next year, premier says. Those that meet them will be rewarded with provincial funding while laggards will be dragged along

Housing

Evicted to make way for a new development, low-income seniors face finding a new home

By Jolene Rudisuela
November 7, 2022

Housing providers weigh how to build more units on land already occupied by residents

Housing

Candidates agree there's a lack of housing—but where and how to build it is another story

By Shannon Waters
October 14, 2022

Nearly 90% of Greater Victoria council and mayoral candidates told us there is a housing supply shortage. Disagreement on whether densification is the solution—and if so, where it should go—presents opportunity for voters to differentiate between candidates