Tag: Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Nelson rents climbed in 2025 as vacancy tightened

Housing Storrm Lennie -
Rent in Nelson continued to rise in 2025, while vacancy rates remained well below healthy levels, according to recent data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

B.C. housing starts decline in first half of 2025, bucking national trend

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Housing starts in British Columbia fell four per cent between January and July compared to the same period last year.

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

Housing My Nelson Now Staff -
A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

Average rent in Nelson went up by $6 in 2024

Community My Nelson Now Staff -
The average rent in Nelson went up slightly in 2024. According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation,...

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Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson Police Department
Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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