Four years later, Vancouver homeless centre still not open

A 60-bed ‘navigation centre’ announced in August 2020 is still in the planning stages.ads A 60-bed “navigation centre” for homeless people in Vancouver that was promised by the B.C. government in 2020 is still in the planning stages and there is no indication if or when such a facility will open its doors. A 60-bed … Read more

Sunday April 14th, 2:00pm — Maple Ridge plan to hold another rally against housing

Rally to stand with the homeless and for homes in Maple Ridge Homes not hate! Homes for all! Sunday April 14th, 2:00pm Corner of Lougheed Hwy & Burnett Street, Maple Ridge On Sunday April 14th, the anti-homeless NIMBYs of Maple Ridge plan to hold another rally against housing; current and former residents of Anita Place tent city are calling for a counter … Read more

Maple Ridge Mayor must resign

Mayor Mike Morden

Selina Robinson, B.C.’s housing minister, says moving forward on the housing file in Maple Ridge has been “frustrating,” describing the situation as an “urgent need.”  And we heard that the media was unable to get a statement from Mayor Mike Morden in the last 7 days.  While homeless people are even losing their tents in … Read more

How unaffordable is the Metro Vancouver housing market?

How unaffordable is the Metro Vancouver housing market? What income you need to afford a Metro Vancouver detached house? We are sure that several years from now, sociologists and universities will write about the largest deception in history.  The deception that no one noticed UNTIL IT WAS TOO LATE.  They will write that one day … Read more

Province announces plan for new housing, support for homeless in Maple Ridge

homeless vancouver

FROM GLOBAL NEWS   WATCH: The province has revealed details of a plan to address homelessness in Maple Ridge, a community where a tent city has been a major point of contention. John Hua reports. The provincial government has announced funding for new housing options and support programs designed to address the issue of homelessness … Read more