Vancouver can't have both low-density and affordable housing



VANCOUVER, B.C., May 5, 2017 /Troy Media/ - Housing prices in Vancouver have caused a frenzy, as analysts, pundits and activists wrestle with how to improve affordability.
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Housing, economy, leadership feature in final BC election debate

by Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press. Posted Apr 26 ... VANCOUVER - British Columbia's election campaign is entering its final stretch after a TV debate Wednesday night that saw the three party leaders spar on the economy, housing and political ...




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