London housing agencies seek nearly $500m in additional funding
Both financial requests will go before city council on Tuesday. Continue reading
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Tenants’ rights group denounces lack of affordable housing in Montreal
Dozens took to the street to denounce the city’s condo boom, real estate speculation and short-term rentals spearheaded by Airbnb. Continue reading
Montreal unveils new housing plan to help low-income earners
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
Measure would require developers to offer social housing units in all new major real estate projects Continue reading
London police host Drive To Play Ball to collect baseball equipment for rookie league
The London police-led intiative gives kids living in poverty an opportunity to play baseball Continue reading
‘Not accurate’: Housing minister fires back at Liberal leader over homeless supports in Maple Ridge
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Housing Minister Selina Robinson has written a letter to B.C. Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson to correct ‘”inaccurate statements” he has made about planned modular housing units in Maple Ridge. Continue reading
‘People are worth it’: City of Vancouver to study controversial ‘poor doors’
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
So-called ‘poor doors’, or separate entrances for social housing tenants and condo owners or market renters, are the subject of polarizing debate. Continue reading
Edmonton city councillor unimpressed with housing announcement
By Scott Johnston Reporter
An Edmonton city councillor says Friday’s joint announcement by the province and the feds of $678 million for affordable housing is “a re-announcement of dollars already existing.” Continue reading
Maple Ridge votes to move forward on social housing plan
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Details of the plan will go to Maple Ridge City Council at its next Tuesday meeting. Continue reading
Homelessness and social housing dominate committee meeting at London city hall
City politicians talked about revenue streams for the public housing agency, and a compassionate approach to urban camps. Continue reading
Massive Vancouver detox, social housing project moves ahead after marathon public hearing
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
City council unanimously approved the project at Clark Drive and East First Avenue, which will be built in collaboration with BC Housing and Vancouver Coastal Health. Continue reading