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A proposal to build affordable seniors’ housing next to 152-year-old St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s Church in Esquimalt has been forwarded to a public hearing despite residents’ worries about potential alterations to the heritage-designated church.

Victoria and Vancouver Island are the biggest exceptions to that rule, however

Victoria would have to hold a referendum or counter-petition in order to build affordable housing over underground parking in Central Park next to a new Crystal Pool, city staff say. Mayor Lisa Helps said the requirement essentially kills the idea.

Nationally, a budget of around $500K will buy you 3.3 bedrooms on average – but in major cities it’s a different story

Regional Animal Protection Society and Pets OK BC ask Rental Housing Task Force to prevent landlords imposing "no-pet" rules on tenants

Huge building is 112 years old, has undergone uber-cool home renovations, and is listed at $3.75 million

Even as central bank hikes variable rates, fewer Canadians say they would choose certainty of fixed rates

The Beach Drive property in Oak Bay that has twice been severely damaged by fire is for sale for $1.4 million. It has been on the market for slightly more than 20 days, said Jenny Lu, one of the real-estate agents listing the property.

Would you take part in a lottery in which the winner gets to plonk down more than $200,000? You might if you get a new home out of it.

Price appreciation slowing in capital region, finds Royal LePage report