When a developer purchases land on which to construct a new property, there is often one or more existing residences that remain vacant until torn down to make room for new ones. Rather than going this conventional route, Richmond builder Balandra Development has chosen a more philanthropic approach by turning old residences into temporary housing for women and children fleeing domestic … Read more
Going back a few years, the Richmond Poverty Response Committee and other local community organizations hosted “Building Hope: Richmond Affordable Housing Forum” on Oct. 30, 2010. Just like its name, Building Hope provided a venue for attendees to talk about, and become educated on, various affordable housing strategies focused on the city at the time. To celebrate the … Read more
How is it that we have seen a non-stop construction boom in Vancouver over the past decade-plus and yet we still have huge homelessness and affordable housing problems? This is a question posed and explored by writer Marc Lee in an article on Policy Note. Below is an excerpt from the piece. It varies cyclically but … Read more
The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, or CEDAW, was adopted in 1979 by the UN General Assembly. Often described as an international bill of rights for women, it defines what constitutes discrimination against women and sets up an agenda for national action to end such discrimination. Last week, West … Read more
Great news from West coast LEAF, a B.C.-based organization using the law to further women’s equality, on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to strike down provincial court hearing fees. More below: West Coast LEAF is thrilled to report that the Supreme Court of Canada has struck down BC’s court hearing fees as unconstitutional. This … Read more
It’s almost time for National Family Week again, happening from Oct. 6 to 12. The theme this year is: Families and Finances — it just adds up! Various groups around the city are planning two events. See below. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 5 to 9:30 p.m. — Family fun night (admission by referral from food … Read more
How would you like to be a leader of social change? Or know someone that would make a great candidate? Next Up, a leadership program committed to social and environmental justice, is offering that opportunity to young people between the ages of 18 and 32. Applications are now being accepted in B.C. until Sept. 19. … Read more