affordable housing

GROUNDWIRE DEC. 16 | JUSTICE FOR SOLI, SHUTDOWNWTO 20TH ANNIVERSARY, HOMELESS MARCH

GroundWire Production — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:20:03 +0000

Community radio news from coast to coast to coast

This episode of GroundWire was hosted at CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg on occupied Anishinaabeg Aking, the homeland of the Mètis nation, and the historical territory of the Nehiyawak and the Nakota.

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Metro Non-Profit Housing program faces funding cuts and layoffs

Robert DeVet — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 14:19:59 +0000

(KJIPUKTUK), HALIFAX - Funding cuts to an organization that supports people at risk of becoming homeless are expected to trigger staff layoffs and greatly reduce the reach and scope of the program.

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When buying socks for the poor is no solution

jhaiven — Sun, 04 Jan 2015 17:14:08 +0000

I cringed when I heard Michael Enright’s introduction to the Sunday Edition today (CBC-Radio One). I cringed because I heard similar arguments 33 years ago when food banks first opened in Canada.

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Activists Express Doubts on Affordable Housing Strategy

Robert DeVet — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:54:32 +0000

On Monday May 6th Denise Peterson-Rafuse, minister of Community Services, together with Premier Darrell Dexter and with six local MLA's also in attendance, released the Nova Scotia housing strategy at the Woodside Community Centre in Dartmouth.

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Morris House Youth at Risk Project Denied Provincial Funding

Editor — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 18:37:11 +0000

Community Services claims that approach does not meet departmental housing strategy

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Fewer Affordable Housing Strategies, More Affordable Housing

Hillary — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:13:05 +0000

Activists question effectiveness of Community Services proposal

Late in 2012, the Department of Community Services announced that it was launching a series of public consultation events to help shape a provincial housing strategy. Some affordable housing advocates are critical of the strategy, however, arguing that it favours private sector development, could promote gentrification, and will not provide affordable housing to those most in need.

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Beyond our Control?

Natascia Lypny — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:10:33 +0000

Rent regulation and affordable housing in Halifax

With residents facing staggering spikes in rental prices, two city councillors have called for the province to revisit rent control.

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