John Zakharia Vancouver

Rate of homeless in Vancouver hits new record while rents increase every year.

September 26, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

Half of people surveyed said lack of income and lack of affordable housing main reason for plight Housing costs and a lack of income are […]

Burnaby mayor Derek Corrigan and his draconian boiling from scheme

July 22, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

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 […]

Townhall to discuss the BC election and the struggle against demovictions

May 2, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

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 […]

Homeless pledge to defy trespass notice and demand City and VPD not displace women-focused “10 Year Tent City”

April 29, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

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 […]

‘Over privileged youth help underprivileged youth’: UBC students camp out to help homeless

March 18, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

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

February 7, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

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 […]

Upcoming Event: What are “Red Zones”

February 6, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

What are “Red Zones” and how do they impact the lives of marginalized people? Join Douglas C. King on Feb. 15

Many Organizations Call for Budget 2017 to be the “Housing Budget”

January 28, 2017 John Zakharia Vancouver 0

OTTAWA, Jan. 27, 2017 /CNW/ – Three leading national housing and homelessness organizations today jointly called on the federal government to commit to long-term investment […]