CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General responsible for Housing has capped the maximum allowable 2022 rent increase for residential units at 1.5 per cent.
Continue reading BC announces maximum rent hike for 2022CKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Campbell River’s recent homeless count lists 116 people, a 43 percent increase over the 2018 tally, but is only one aspect of the Strathcona Regional District’s rental affordability crisis.
“People who are paying 40, 50 or 60 percent of their income for a place to live, are usually a few paycheques away from joining the 116 people that we counted,” explained Sue Moen, the Salvation Army’s representative in the Campbell River & District Coalition to End Homelessness.
Continue reading Affordable rental crisis responsible for homelessness, says advocateCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The province of British Columbia currently provides two types of rental subsidies for eligible lower-income families and seniors through BC Housing, paid in monthly instalments toward home rent in the private market. On Cortes and Quadra Islands, seniors make up nearly a third of the population.
Continue reading BC offers rental subsidies for lower-income households and seniorsBy Melissa Renwick, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Tofino, BC – On a community bulletin board outside of the Tofino Co-op Food Store, Shed restaurant advertised a $500 signing bonus for line-cooks and dishwashers.
Live to Surf, TOFINO Kombucha and Wolf in the Fog also had job postings on display.
Meanwhile, the Dockside Smoked Fish Store has closed for two days a week.
“Staffing is the main issue,” said owner and Ahousaht Tyee Ha’wilth Maquinna Lewis George. “It’s super busy. We shouldn’t be closed, but we’re having to close.”
Continue reading Tofino businesses struggle to stay open amid staffing shortagesCKTZ News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NDP candidate Rachel Blaney is running for reelection in North Island-Powell River. She has been the MP for the riding since 2015.
CKTZ spoke with her about the key issues in this federal election.
“What we’ve been hearing here, in our campaign office, is climate change; housing and affordability; care for seniors; and Indigenous issues- people wanting to see more reconciliation and action around reconciliation,” said Blaney.
Continue reading Election 2021: Blaney says climate change and affordable housing are the key issues
