Lise wrote:
I have heard that the government has just passed a law allowing overseas students to work part time while they study here. That's how desperate BC has become.
Despite the number of job openings, there are still wayyyy too many homeless ppl on the street. Ironic.[/DIV]
I know, that is sad.
What is brutal? Calgary's housing soared over the past year. Real estate went up so fast, thus, renting climbed too fast. They stupid province never imagined the need for rent control??? DUH! So now, the homeless population has more than tripled. Lots of these homeless have 2 jobs, and still can't find an affordable place to live. I count my blessings every day I tuck myself into a bed under a roof.