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Year-over-year rent prices fell in some big cities in August — and smaller markets got more expensive

A new report says August rental rates fell in some of Canada’s largest and priciest markets to continue a months-long…

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Canada

Would commercial rent control protect small businesses in Canada?

Strolling down 12th Street in New Westminster, B.C., it’s easy to see how the area’s small independent businesses and mom-and-pop…

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Canada

40-year-old B.C. brewery closing facility after 35% rent hike

One of the oldest craft breweries in British Columbia is shutting down its main facility and outsourcing production and packaging…

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Nova Scotia

Rent supplement changes coming after hundreds in N.S. receive more than their actual rent

Changes are being made to a joint provincial-federal rent supplement program after hundreds of its clients in Nova Scotia received payments…

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Canada

B.C. tenancy branch allows 2 landlords to hike rent by 23.5%

In a recent decision, the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB) allowed a pair of B.C. landlords to raise rent by 23.5…

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Nova Scotia

Strait-area builder aiming for low rent on 2 new housing projects

The developer of two new housing projects in the Strait of Canso area says he’s seeking every avenue to ease the…

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Business

Average asking rent in Canada up 7% from a year ago, even as price growth slows

The average asking rent in Canada reached $2,185 in June, up seven per cent compared with a year ago despite…

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Canada

Many young Canadians are delaying having kids — and some say high rent is a factor

Anna Smith would like to start a family. But she would also like more space for a baby, as the 27-year-old and…

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Canada

He can’t afford to rent an apartment. So this man secretly sleeps in an office

A man in St. John’s rents office space, but he doesn’t have an office job. He’s an electrician, driving from gig to…

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Business

This woman pays 100% of her income on rent

Living with your parents. Living with your ex. Giving up basic needs like food and clothing. These are just some of…

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