We need more housing': Calgary council prepares for marathon meeting to tackle housing crisis
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Calgarians struggling to find a place to live are urging councillors to act quickly ahead of meeting later this week discussing the city's housing crisis.
Calgarians struggling to find a place to live are urging councillors to act quickly ahead of meeting later this week discussing the city's housing crisis.
On Thursday, members of Calgary's Community Development Committee will review the 2024-2030 housing strategy, hearing public feedback on a list of about 80 recommendations to try and increase housing supply and offer more affordable options.
More than 120 people are already signed up to speak at the meeting, which is expected to stretch well into Friday.
Gabriella Wong Ken, a registered nurse, says her search to find a place to buy or rent has been exhausting.
"It was quite difficult to find a place suitable to my preferences and my budget," she said.
"I thought that I (had) a lot of money saved up, but it basically wouldn't get me much in the current market."
Wong Ken now plans to instead build a suite above a yet-to-be built garage in her sister's backyard.
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford is reacting to a threat from incoming U.S. president-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on imports from Canada, calling the proposal ‘insulting’ and emphasizing the need for leaders to work together on a response.
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew offered condolences Monday to the families affected by two fatal police shootings in the province and spoke to the challenge faced by officers on the front lines.
Nova Scotians will cast their votes Tuesday in a snap provincial election.
Five people have been hospitalized, including four teenagers, following a crash involving a stolen vehicle in Scarborough late Monday night.
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