By Brieanna Charlebois and Ashley Joannou -CP-Vancouver’s council has approved Mayor Ken Sim’s plan to temporarily halt net new supportive housing projects in the city. The change is a disappointment for B.C.’s Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, who said Thursday that they know supportive housing works to give people a second chance. A news release from Sim’s office says it will allow the city to focus on “renewing aging, deteriorating stock,” and transition temporary modular housing into permanent homes, while pushing for more supply elsewhere in the region. The city says the pause doesn’t apply to housing for seniors, women, families, youth aging out of care, housing related to health care, or “social housing with occasional supports.” Councillors heard from more than 80 residents, many voicing concerns about the proposal, but…
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