BC Builds expands housing with $2 billion boost
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Vancouver announced an extra 2 billion in federal financing to British Columbia for the BC Builds plan. The program aims to fast track middle income rental housing with at least 8 000 to 10 000 new homes, including units up to four bedrooms. BC adds 950 million to keep units below market rate, with 20 sites identified and construction starting at several projects including a 112 unit co op in Yaletown. Renters will be income tested and capped at 30 percent of income.
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Justin Trudeau
Ottawa
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Ken Sim
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Yaletown
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Fear and stigma drive debate over safer supply programs
Ottawa's health minister says fear and stigma fuel criticism of government support for safer supply and supervised consumption sites amid Canada's overdose crisis. Data show rising fentanyl linked deaths. pilots in BC, New Brunswick, Ontario report reduced overdoses but diverting drugs remains a concern.
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Ya’ara Saks
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Pierre Poilierre
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Quebec man Guilty of 2000 Murder and Sexual Assault
Marc Andre Grenon was found guilty of first degree murder and sexually assaulting 19 year old Guylaine Potvin in Jonquiere Quebec in 2000. Justice Francois Huot sentenced him to life in prison describing him as morally depraved and a coward.
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Marc-Andre Grenon
Guylaine Potvin
Francois Huot
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Potvin
Guylaine
Jeannine Caouette
Pierre-Alexandre Bernard
Panet Street
Jonquiére
Quebec City
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