Abandoned Pit Threatens Neighborhood | Canada News

A gaping hole where a $34 million apartment building was supposed to rise in Wîhkwêntôwin is turning into a mosquito hotspot and potential collapse hazard—right in the heart of a housing crisis. With prime land next to Paul Kane Park left abandoned, residents fear for safety and wonder when disaster might strike. City leaders are pushing for stronger tools to hold developers accountable, including a new derelict commercial property tax modeled after successful residential ones—and are watching the site closely for safety. The developer, Open Sky Developments, remains silent, while provincial laws limit what the city can do, prompting calls for regional collaboration to change the rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b33c4613015778e9