Tag: Housing Affordability
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Vancouver Shelter Aids Rising Unhoused Seniors: Cost of Living
Overview: A Growing Crisis in the Downtown Eastside In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a steady stream of seniors has long sought shelter, meals, and support at the Union Gospel Mission (UGM). Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the shelter has reported a notable uptick in visits from unhoused older adults. The rise mirrors broader pressures across the city…
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Rising Costs, Rising Need: Vancouver’s Union Gospel Mission Adapts to Unhoused Seniors
Rising costs push seniors toward shelter Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside has long been a critical corridor for organizations helping unhoused residents. In recent years, however, the demand specifically from seniors has surged. At the Union Gospel Mission (UGM), the number of older adults seeking shelter, meals, and health services has grown even as pandemic-era supports waned.…
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Narre Warren South: A Suburban Journey Toward Better Public Transport and Community Growth
From Frustration to Focus: Narre Warren South’s Transport Challenge Narre Warren South is a Melbourne suburb at a pivotal moment. Growing up in nearby Rowville, I learned firsthand how crucial accessible public transport is to daily life. The detour from private vehicles to reliable transit isn’t just a convenience; it’s a lifeline for families, students,…
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Upscale North Toronto Vacant Homes Could Become Temporary Homes for Low-Income Families
Overview of the proposal A well-known commercial real estate developer celebrated for philanthropy, alongside a ratepayers association and a local refugee shelter, has floated a plan to convert 10 vacant upscale houses in a prestigious North Toronto neighborhood into temporary residences for low-income families. The initiative aims to address housing gaps while leveraging existing properties…
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November Home Sales Slump in Canada: Prices Fall as Buyers Pause
Overview: November brings a cooling trend to Canada’s housing market Canada’s residential real estate market continued its cooling pattern in November, with fewer homes sold and lower prices across many markets. Real estate professionals report that sellers have started offering discounts to move inventory, while buyers have remained cautious, waiting for clearer signals about the…
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Vacant Upscale North Toronto Homes Could House Low-Income Families, Advocates Say
New Idea, Old Problem In an innovative approach to housing affordability, a well-known commercial real estate developer known for philanthropy, a local ratepayers group, and a refugee shelter are proposing to convert ten vacant upscale homes in a prestigious North Toronto neighborhood into temporary residences for low-income families. The plan aims to address urgent housing…
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Resource consent woes: West Auckland homeowners feel let down by developer, agents, lawyers and council
Disrupted Homes, Delayed Compliance Several West Auckland households, including young families and a single mother, are facing a troubling wake‑up call. More than a year after their new builds were completed, the local council has informed them that the front and backyards of their properties do not meet resource consent requirements. The revelation has left…
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Trump Says He’d Feel Very Comfortable With Mamdani in New York City, Framing Cost-of-Living as a Shared Focus
Background: A High-Profile Meeting in New York Former President Donald Trump publicly described a sense of alignment with New York City leader Mamdani during a press conference that underscored their shared focus on cost-of-living and urban policy. In a moment that drew attention from national pundits and local residents alike, Trump said he would “feel…
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JD Vance Blames Immigration for Canada’s Stagnating Living Standards: A Closer Look
Overview: A controversial claim about immigration and living standards Senator JD Vance recently sparked a debate by suggesting that Canada’s living standards are stagnating due to its immigration system. In a series of posts that drew wide attention across social media, Vance argued that a growing immigrant population, combined with what he described as Canada’s…
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Tom Steyer Announces Bid for California Governor: A Bold, Anti-Establishment Run
A Billionaire with a New Political Mission Tom Steyer, the billionaire hedge fund founder known for his climate-focused philanthropy, announced on Wednesday that he is running for governor of California. In a public statement and accompanying campaign events, Steyer framed his bid as an effort to break free from the influence of special interests and…