Burnaby Demovictions
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Burnaby mayor promises action on demovictions as resident anger boils overDozens turned out Saturday for the latest protest against development in Metrotown that has displaced several residents.Apr 6, 2019
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Landlords who ‘renovict’ tenants in New Westminster could face finesThe city says tenants of 315 units have been forced out over the past couple of years.CanadaFeb 5, 2019
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Burnaby housing advocacy group unimpressed task force includes developers, no residentsAlliance Against Displacement says Metrotown residents were never advised that Burnaby's housing task force was being formed, and were certainly never asked to join or be involved.CanadaJan 29, 2019
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Burnaby’s reversal on demovictions ‘no change of heart’ says mayorThe mayor's critics say the timing of the policy change, three months before a civic election, is suspicious.Jul 21, 2018
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Housing advocates protest demolition of affordable Burnaby rental buildings"I can't afford $2,000 for an apartment," said one protester. "I'm going insane; I'm going crazy right now. I don't know what I'm going to do."Jul 1, 2018
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Demoviction protests in Burnaby apparently not enough to stop rezoning plans near MetrotownStop Demovictions Burnaby says 64 units in three buildings on Sussex Avenue near Metrotown could be demolished for a new condo tower.PoliticsDec 13, 2017
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City of Burnaby approves controversial Metrotown development plan"People will have to move out of the neighbourhood. And chances are they won't be able to come back."Jul 24, 2017
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Burnaby mayor defends Metrotown redevelopment as “the realities of the marketplace”Amid concerns over the loss of affordable rental in Burnaby amid a development boom, the city's mayor is doubling-down on a sweeping rezoning plan for the city centre.Jun 28, 2017
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7 people arrested in Burnaby demoviction protestAfter 12 days, police have finally moved in on protesters occupying an apartment building in Burnaby.CrimeJul 20, 2016
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