B.C.’s transit density plans raise risk of demovictions, housing expert warns
SFU housing expert Andy Yan found that areas covered by B.C.'s transit-oriented development plan are heavily populated by renters, many in small, older buildings.
Canada
Nov 22, 2023
‘Hands off our homes’: Protesters interrupt Vancouver housing announcement
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon was speaking about a new development at 2538 Birch St. that will be 28 storeys high and include 58 below-market units.
Politics
Jun 7, 2023
Motion to track Broadway ‘demovictions’ rejected by Vancouver city council
The motion, which was denied, was looking for better data on demovictions in the Broadway area, as well as potential future strategies to limit displacement.
Canada
May 11, 2023
Vancouver city councillor wants to track ‘demovictions’ to address loophole for Broadway neighbourhood
Councillor Pete Fry says 2,000 renter households a year in the Broadway neighbourhood could be forced out due to the ongoing plan.
Politics
May 7, 2023
Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley on goals for 2019: ‘The biggest challenge is housing’
The man who took down Derek Corrigan reflects on his first few months as a politician and looks ahead to solving affordability issues in the new year.
Politics
Dec 27, 2018
Vancouver renter’s office gets green light from council, set to open in 2021
City council approved a staff report that will establish a "renter centre," advocacy team and other funding measures.
Jun 12, 2019
Election 2022: Where Vancouver’s major parties stand on 3 key issues
Are you feeling overwhelmed by Vancouver's civic election? Don't worry, you aren't alone.
Politics
Sep 29, 2022
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
Neighbourhood Series: A growth spurt in Joyce-Collingwood
Walk around the Joyce-Collingwood neighborhood these days and you'll see and hear a lot of construction.
Sep 27, 2017
North Vancouver developer proposes new ‘demoviction’ solution
The proposal would create temporary housing for tenants while the property is redeveloped, with the right to move into new rental when it's completed.
Oct 17, 2018
New poll gives Mike Hurley the edge in Burnaby mayoral race
The poll found independent candidate Mike Hurley leading sitting mayor Derek Corrigan 51 per cent to 43 per cent.
Politics
Oct 18, 2018
Corrigan, Hurley locked in dead heat in race for Burnaby mayor’s office: poll
The new poll finds a virtual tie in support for the incumbent mayor and his independent challenger.
Politics
Oct 6, 2018
D.O.A’s Joe Keithley elected to Burnaby city council as Greens make inroads
The local punk rock legend was the sole Green candidate to be elected to Burnaby council.
Politics
Oct 21, 2018
There’s a lifestyle penalty for renting in Canada — it doesn’t have to be so
Canada's deep cultural prejudice against renting has been cemented by decades of housing policies that have made life hard for tenants and landlords.
Money
Jun 15, 2019
Mayors Day: Burnaby, Squamish, Abbotsford mayors co-host CKNW
The monthly series sees three Lower Mainland mayors join CKNW for a two-hour co-hosting stint with your favourite talk radio hosts.
Politics
Jul 26, 2018
North Vancouver residents say they’re being forced out after District votes to replace housing complex
"One of those people has lived there for over 24 years, and there is no where for them to go."
News
Jun 19, 2018
Burnaby’s reversal on demovictions ‘no change of heart’ says mayor
The mayor's critics say the timing of the policy change, three months before a civic election, is suspicious.
Jul 21, 2018
Ottawa committee approves Stage 3 LRT path through Nepean neighbourhood
Ottawa's transportation committee passed a plan outlining Stage 3 LRT out to Barrhaven, which could see 120 rental homes in Nepean demolished.
Nov 2, 2020
Manor Village residents rally against potential Ottawa LRT ‘demoviction’
Manor Park residents are facing potential 'demoviction' as a result of a proposed route for Stage 3 LRT to Barrhaven.
Oct 30, 2020
Ottawa council approves Barrhaven LRT route, putting 120 homes in jeopardy
Ottawa city council approved the proposed alignment for Stage 3 of LRT out to Barrhaven, which will pass through an existing Nepean neighbourhood.
Politics
Nov 25, 2020