‘Not in My Backyard’: How NIMBYism impacts access to vital support services
How do you balance harm reduction needs and people’s concerns about having those services close to home? Continue reading
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Drewlo Holdings voices opposition ahead of public meeting on supervised consumption site
A major developer and landlord in London is expressing strong opposition to a planned supervised consumption site near one of its residential buildings. Continue reading
Officials with Mustard Seed consider homeless shelter for Edmonton’s south side
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Managing director Dean Kurpjuweit said the Mustard Seed is trying to figure out how to meet a need on the city’s south side and thinks a shelter may be the solution. No location has been decided yet. Continue reading
Contentious Calgary Habitat for Humanity project receives approval in principle
By Aurelio Perri Radio reporter
While Silver Springs residents applaud the work Habitat for Humanity does, they feel their input on the Calgary development has been ignored. Continue reading
Larger families get affordable housing help with new Journey House 2 project
A new affordable housing project in Crescent Heights will ensure larger families looking for a way out of homelessness have a place to get a jumpstart toward independence. Continue reading
As long as people say ‘not in my backyard,’ homelessness will keep growing: Surrey advocate
“You know, it’s dog eat dog down there. And we really need that better, low income housing.” Continue reading
Toronto considering rebranding homelessness work to improve public perception
Toronto is looking into changing the language it uses to describe homeless services and is considering conducting a public education campaign. Continue reading
Neighbourhood series: Nimbyism in Metro Vancouver
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
The CKNW and Global News Neighbourhood Series is an annual series that explores neighbourhoods in Vancouver, Surrey, and the Tri-Cities. Continue reading
Observers taken aback by Margaret Atwood condo development controversy in Toronto
Atwood drew the ire of both Twitter users and certain local columnists when city reports revealed she had written a letter pushing back against an eight-storey, 16-unit condo building slated for construction near her home. Continue reading
Kelowna man says gazebo has become a refuge for the homeless
Kaltenhauser’s problems with the gazebo started about three years ago and he has been documenting it ever since — taking photos of what he sees on a regular basis including people defecating. Continue reading