affordable housing
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Kitchener-Waterloo announces new housing for single mothers facing homelessness
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The Kitchener-Waterloo region plans to have ten new affordable housing units made available next year for single mothers experiencing chronic homelessness. The project is being led by YW Kitchener-Waterloo. The group was provided property by the city of Kitchener last year, as well as federal funding, to build 41 new affordable housing units for chronically…
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Locals say the housing market in Waterloo region is no longer affordable
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The average price of houses jumped by 34 per cent in Waterloo region, and 23 per cent province wide year over year. This has made it increasingly unaffordable for community members to rent or purchase homes. A report showed that Ontario needs to add one million homes to keep up with population growth in the…
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Kitchener’s first legal tiny home shows possible solution to housing crisis
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Since the zoning bylaw amendment in April, Simon Wong has become the first property owner to receive a building permit for Kitchener’s first legal tiny home. After receiving his building permit in August, Wong began the construction of his tiny home in his backyard and is on track to complete the project by the end…
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Playboi Carti and Fivio Foreign give opposite performances in “Off the Grid”
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Unlike most other tracks on his latest album Donda, Kanye West’s “Off the Grid” is triumphant and explores ideas that also appeal to non-religious audiences. Donda was long-awaited by eager fans throughout multiple teases and delays. When it was finally released on Aug. 29, listeners were beyond ready to hear what West had to say.…
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