Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan and his draconian boiling from scheme
On Monday, July 24th 2017 Burnaby City Council will vote on its destructive “Metrotown Downtown Plan.” If this plan is approved, the entire Metrotown neighbourhood […]
Commentary and Views
Jeff Shantz talks about housing and gentrification in Surrey
Please take 3 minutes to watch Jeff Shantz offer a clear, unbiased and academic analysis of the Surrey Housing Crisis and the injustice that is […]
‘Not having housing is life-threatening’: Activist takes the stage at Vancouver forum on future of housing
The focus of a forum Saturday on the future of housing in Vancouver abruptly shifted to those with no homes at all, when an advocate […]
Paul Mochrie continues his corrupt and unprofessional actions now with the Balmoral Hotel Crisis
What a stunning and disturbing scene when we saw Paul Mochrie standing in front of reporters pretending that he is doing his job by taking […]
Townhall to discuss the BC election and the struggle against demovictions
Beyond the Election: The Housing We Need Townhall to discuss the BC election and the struggle against demovictions When: Wednesday, May 3rd, 6:30pm 2017 Where: Burnaby […]
B.C. renters form new union to protect against evictions
Renter union launches for ‘tenant power’ across Metro Vancouver City’s renters are banding together with launch of Vancouver Tenants Union. By: David P. […]
Homeless pledge to defy trespass notice and demand City and VPD not displace women-focused “10 Year Tent City”
At 9am on Friday April 28th, one week before the 2017 BC election and two weeks after the release of the highest homeless count in […]
Has the city given up on the homeless?
Homeless population at an all-time high in Vancouver and across the region Has the city given up on the homeless? That was a question […]
‘Over privileged youth help underprivileged youth’: UBC students camp out to help homeless
9 students have been sleeping outside with few amenities for the past 5 days on campus A group of University of British Columbia students immersed […]
Benefits of non-profit social enterprises and how they help the community
Over the past 30 years, the Canadian labour market has experienced the proliferation of low-wage, precarious, temporary jobs that, when coupled with the rising cost […]