Independent socioeconomic news at https://t.co/iny3GABgHL about #VancouverIsland, #bcpoli, #cdnpoli, #cdnmedia #health #foodsecurity #bced. Editor Mary P Brooke.islandsocialtrends.ca Langford/WestShore, VancIslandJoined November 2013
New BC #ShortTerm#Rental Compliance Enforcement Unit starts May1; investigations can result in monetary penalties & compliance orders. Admin penalties for hosts: $500 to $5,000/day/infraction; up to $10K/day for corporations. No fines for visitors/guests. islandsocialtrends.ca/new-short-term…
New #shortterm#rental rules: Hosts to display valid business licence on their listing (where required by a local govt); platforms to share data with Province; local govts can request platform to remove listings that don't display valid licence. islandsocialtrends.ca/new-short-term… | #bcpoli
As a result of the crackdown on short-term rentals there is new interest in the construction of new #hotels. Today @Dave_Eby says about 1,400 new hotel rooms are now under development because that sector now has confidence about market demand. #HousingCrisis#tourism
The City of #Langford is pleased as punch with provincial @TranBC grants for active transportation... several projects underway for completion in 2024 & 2025 to provide safer routes to #schools & improved connectivity throughout the city. islandsocialtrends.ca/langford-sd62-… | #westshore
Municipalities get to know deeper aspects of their communities through #municipal#grants presentations, then reflect that back through financial support for various projects & initiatives that support local or regional visions & goals. islandsocialtrends.ca/knowing-a-comm… | #volunteers
"In what world is $200 enough?" said @ElizabethMay today in the House of Commons regarding the federal government's new monthly disability payment program. Prime Minister replied: "There is always more to do, but this will help." #disabilities#Budget2024#cdnpoli
Did you know that 33% of Canadian seniors are volunteers? People 65+ give an average 222 hours per year - more than any age group!
On #NationalVolunteerWeek we thank all senior volunteers for giving generously of their time and experience.
NOW in Ottawa: "Canada has become an unfair country. An entire generation cannot afford a home & families cannot afford food" ~ @PierrePoilievre. To which @JustinTrudeau replied about new national housing strategy & economy fair for every generation w/more $ toward #middleclass.
A compliment to the power of a small number of #NDP MP's? Today in the House of Commons Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall @cathayw pitched out a complaint about "nine years of a Liberal-NDP government" (tho Supply & Confidence Agreement only in place since 2022). #cdnpoli
Traffic Advisory: crews are completing final paving on Six Mile Rd at new roundabout until approx. 4pm today and tomorrow (Apr 16-17).
Single lane traffic; expect delays. Please use alt route if possible.
#ViewRoyal#yyj#yyjtraffic
Federal #Budget2024: supports for #seniors continue. For the first time, a federal politician @cafreeland has tried to broaden how we refer to the wide range of folks we call 'seniors', describing the age range as “slightly older and older-older”. #aging@SrsAdvocateBC |…
Federal #Budget2024: no deficit increase, continued program supports, higher capital gains tax on wealthy. Aims to entice the votes of young adults. Supports AI. Freeland admits a slip in #housing over a generation. Modest disability credit. islandsocialtrends.ca/federal-budget… | #cdnpoli
Today @SookeCa Committee of the Whole to consider presentations for up to 31 community grant applications, amounting to a request of $136,405 (2024 Community Grant budget is $65,000). Where will council priorities dwell this year? sooke.ca/municipal-hall… | #nonprofit#Sooke
Mayor Leonard Krog @cityofnanaimo says Canada should've had a national #housing strategy over last 30 yrs; 1990s federal govt decision to appease Alberta "had an extremely negative impact". Lots of people need housing today, not tomorrow, not next year. | islandsocialtrends.ca/nanaimo-mayor-…
Costumes on the landscape! #Cosplayers are still arriving at Island FanCon at City Centre Park in #Langford for Day 2 of fun, meeting celebrities, & cool merchandise. The show is still open to 5 pm today Sun Apr 14. All ages welcome. Tickets at the door. islandsocialtrends.ca/april-13-14-is…
Govt seems to be stuck on facility-based rehab model. People who find themselves in the addiction spiral certainly do need that support. But if #bcndp does recognize root cause (#socioeconomic inequities) they aren't identifying that well enough esp'y in #bcpoli election year.
Govt seems to be stuck on facility-based rehab model. People who find themselves in the addiction spiral certainly do need that support. But if #bcndp does recognize root cause (#socioeconomic inequities) they aren't identifying that well enough esp'y in #bcpoli election year.
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