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These stories about the affordable housing crisis in Greater Vancouver are made possible through the continued support of Weatherguard Gutters as part of our Community Leaders Program.

New 'Renter Advantage' program targets young renters looking to build credit history

New 'Renter Advantage' program targets young renters looking to build credit history

Program aims to "help people demonstrate their credit-worthiness without already having been approved for a credit card or a loan of some kind.”
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Affordable rental units for seniors sitting empty in North Vancouver

Affordable rental units for seniors sitting empty in North Vancouver

Only two rentals targeted for moderate-income seniors at a new building in Lynn Valley have been leased. More than 60 are vacant.
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Two Vancouver organizations get new buildings to serve rape survivors and queer community

Two Vancouver organizations get new buildings to serve rape survivors and queer community

QMUNITY and WAVAW will receive new locations to enhance delivery of community programs.
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It's a form of affordable home ownership, but what exactly is co-op housing?

It's a form of affordable home ownership, but what exactly is co-op housing?

You pay monthly, but it's not a rent. You're a landlord and a tenant at the same time. Sort of. Confused? We'll explain.
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Eviction by neglect: Tenants of Vancouver rental building chronicle years of poor living conditions

Eviction by neglect: Tenants of Vancouver rental building chronicle years of poor living conditions

Nearly half the units sit vacant, while those renters who remain deal with mice, no intercom, and an unresponsive manager
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Renters' rights: Everything Vancouver tenants need to know when facing a renoviction

Renters' rights: Everything Vancouver tenants need to know when facing a renoviction

When can a landlord ask you to move out? What protections are in place for Vancouver renters? How could the Broadway Plan affect tenants and renovictions?
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'Limited options': How can Vancouver get out of its colossal housing mess?

'Limited options': How can Vancouver get out of its colossal housing mess?

Is the era of the single-family home behind us in Vancouver?
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Mike Howell: The good, bad and interesting of Vancouver’s housing strategy

Mike Howell: The good, bad and interesting of Vancouver’s housing strategy

Record year for approvals of purpose-built rental, but homes for households earning $80K still lacking
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Here's how Canada's new budget could impact affordable housing in Vancouver

Here's how Canada's new budget could impact affordable housing in Vancouver

The CEO of the BC Non-Profit Housing Association breaks down the good, bad, and ugly when it comes to housing committments in the new federal budget.
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Here’s what you need to know about the ‘Vancouver Plan’

Here’s what you need to know about the ‘Vancouver Plan’

Planning document goes before city council in June for approval
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