National housing report misses the mark on real human impacts in N.L.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s B+ on its progress to increase housing supply doesn’t paint an accurate picture of residents’ lived realities in the province
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The case for affordable housing
Whether you're concerned with human rights or simply with dollars, investing in affordable housing makes sense
Not Just Your Backyard: Housing in N.L. municipal elections
Mayors and councils have tools at their disposal to radically improve accessible, affordable housing in their communities
Where the federal parties stand on housing
The Liberal and Conservative platforms rely on the same market-driven approach to housing that created the crisis, while the NDP’s more progressive approach lacks details
The Fight for Any Future Jane Doe
There is little that speaks as clearly to the incompatibility of carceral systems and real community safety as the Doug Snelgrove sexual assault case.
Registering Short-Term Rentals Will Not Solve Our Housing Crisis
Regulating STRs is a step in the right direction, but the rental housing crisis requires us to go deeper (and build more).
Unpacking the Housing Crisis in St. John’s
Here's a rundown on how St. John's (and Canada) found itself in a growing housing crisis—and how we can get out.
A Mom’s Plea for Action on Climate Change
We still have time to act on climate change and provide a hospitable future for our children. But the window of opportunity is closing—fast.
MuniPoli 101: Home, Sweet Affordable Home
St. John's will never thrive if people can't afford to live here. Real progress on affordable housing requires a city council with courage.
So Moved, St. John’s: 21 September 2021
Wherein: Wally Collins keeps a lonely vigil; heritage standards are both weightless and onerous; we get a new holiday on September 30th; and a reminder to vote next week.