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West Vancouver to reconsider housing legislation compliance
Posted August 12, 2024 10:51 am. Just weeks after being threatened by the provincial government, the district of West Vancouver is set to reconsider its zoning bylaws. Municipal politicians had balked at making the changes that Victoria wanted, saying the timeline for a decision was too tight as some councillors were set to be on vacation. But it seems a 30-day deadline from B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon was enough to get the council to come to the table, after the ministry declined the district’s request for an extension to implement the changes. The province is pushing West Vancouver to loosen its zoning bylaws to align with provincial housing legislation aimed at increasing small-scale multi-unit (SSMU) builds. In a post to social media on July 30, Kahlon said all communities across B.C. have to step up to address the housing crisis. “West Vancouver council is the only community in B.C. which voted against allowing for housing options,” said Kahlon. “There will be no more extensions. We need to get housing approved and built.” He told 1130 NewsRadio last month that the whole province is facing the same challenge as in West Vancouver: people are looking for housing they can afford. “West Vancouver produced its own report that indicated that nearly two-thirds of their workforce comes from outside of their city. Those people would love to be able to live in the city they work in. This is about creating more homes so people can live in the communities they love,” Kahlon said. West Vancouver council is slated to meet Monday afternoon at 2 p.m.
22 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: August 5 to 11
Enjoy the suite life this summer with Delta Hotels by Marriott Vancouver Downtown Suites! Make the most of your Vancouver stay with spacious suites, a central downtown location and a unique restaurant & bar, Stock & Supply. Summertime is just packed with fun events in and around Vancouver, and this week is no exception! Do…
“Getting out of hand”: Canadians call out Loblaw stores for selling moldy, expired food
Loblaw stores have been under immense scrutiny for the past year. It has mainly been about the sky-high grocery prices as shoppers grapple with the cost of living crisis in Canada. However, recently, more customers have been calling out the grocery giant for selling moldy and expired food. In the last couple of days, several…
New West boardwalk closed amid fast-moving water from Chilcotin landslide
HOME BUYERS – To get the best exclusive listings visit https://www.vreg.ca and go to “EXCLUSIVE DEALS” The boardwalk in New Westminster will be closed until further notice due to a high streamflow advisory stemming from the Chilcotin River landslide. The city says fast-moving water and debris is expected in the Fraser River as a result…