Janet Robertson faced eviction after two decades of living in a studio apartment in Vancouver, which led her to Chilliwack, a town 60 miles east. Once a less desirable area, Chilliwack has seen a surge of Vancouver residents fleeing high housing costs. The article highlights the broader housing crisis across Canadian cities, with voters expressing concern as they prepare for elections on April 28. Urban centers like Toronto now feature exorbitant home prices, aggravating the challenge for first-time buyers.
"I really didn't have any other options but to come to Chilliwack... it has become a magnet for people from Vancouver who can no longer afford living there."
"The housing problem, which many in Canada describe as a full-blown crisis, is a top concern for voters heading to the polls on April 28."
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