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Would commercial rent control protect small businesses in Canada?
Commercial rent control is being explored as one tool to help protect small businesses from unexpected rent hikes and help preserve the vibrancy of neighbourhoods.
Chilliwack attracts families seeking more affordable way of life
Some families are trading Metro Vancouver for a quieter, more affordable life in Chilliwack, which is seeing a surge in growth. That growth is causing local challenges, including higher property tax, increased traffic and land pressure as the demand for housing increases.
Co-ownership helped these people buy homes in real-estate hotspot
Heidi Woodley's dream of owning a charming two-bedroom cottage in the Horseshoe Bay area of West Vancouver — one of Canada's most expensive municipalities — came true with the help of a dozen strangers and the concept of co-ownership.
Why multi-generational living is becoming more common in Canada
With rents and housing prices soaring across Canada, splitting a mortgage with several family members or moving into a smaller home in your parents' backyard are two ways families can cut costs and support each other.
More women joining traditionally male-dominated lion dance
More women have been embracing lion dance, a traditionally male-dominated dance form, which they say helps them connect to their culture and feel empowered.
Child-care costs are dropping across Canada. But some families are still waiting years for spaces
Advocates say governments' efforts to lower child care fees has been successful — to a point. Prices have dropped significantly across the country, but despite billions in extra funding, there’s still not enough spaces to meet demand.
Why more Canadians are delaying parenthood by freezing their eggs
Data shows egg freezing treatments in Canada have soared in the last decade. For some, freezing their eggs helps buy time before they can find a partner. For others, it keeps open the option to reconsider parenthood in the future.
Why these Metro Vancouver nurses left hospitals to run salons and cosmetic clinics
Three former public health-care nurses with new careers in medical aesthetics and cosmetics told CBC News they have better work-life balance and no longer have to deal with tough, emotional life-and-death issues in hospitals.
Syphilis cases in B.C. youth have nearly doubled, health officials say. But some may not know they have it
The sexually transmitted infection has nearly doubled in numbers for young people in B.C. over the last five years, and health experts say it's important to get tested as syphilis symptoms can often go unnoticed.
These B.C. artists are giving typewriters a new life and honouring Canadians
Brendan Raftery and Dave Benning have found a niche market, repairing typewriters and turning them into pieces of art.