Up to six roommates will now be allowed to share a house in Saanich, B.C., on south Vancouver Island, a bylaw change some say is a win for students and low-income earners. After a public hearing on Saturday, District of Saanich council voted to increase that limit to six people. Emily Lowan, a student at the University of Victoria, said the move increases housing options and affordability in Saanich. Allowing six unrelated people to live together creates more affordable options for students and low-income earners, she said. "They are now no longer having to worry about whether or not they would be reported to Saanich bylaw and evicted," he said.

Source: CBC News June 21, 2020 01:52 UTC