Our non-profit organization spent many thousands of dollars complying with Elections BC laws to run a non-partisan campaign. A local bazillionaire was fined $600 for ignoring the law. Cool. 😎 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Spot on. 👇 “I would also say, however, that focusing on immigrants is an easy way, to be totally frank, to turn the attention away from deep structural problems such as a lack of affordable housing," Irene Bloemraad said. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/exp...

Hang on. I can build a detached house anywhere even if it doesn’t suit the character of the neighbourhood?! 😉

With respect, something is very broken if this statement carries any logic. Somehow there is municipal revenue to be gained by paying $40K per stall to construct unused parking? Also, municipal and provincial taxpayers are the same people. And don’t get me started on the cost of homelessness.

I don’t think I’ll ever understand why people hate housing so much.

Reversing course on the Arbutus supportive housing development isn't a surprise given Council's actions in recent months. Here were the Mayor's words in January. If this actually the plan, it would seem appropriate for the City to double down on supportive housing city-wide. So what is the plan?

Well that was a night 🫣 With the election now behind us, we now have some clarity and as always, new questions about how Federal housing policy will shape up in the years ahead. Some thoughts on what a new Liberal government will mean for housing: 👇

Great news from Penticton! City council unanimously approved 10-year property tax exemptions on non-profit housing. Actions like these help reduce rents in new and existing affordable housing developments. 👍 pub-penticton.escribemeetings.com/filestream.a...

Another building and 25 affordable homes move into the non-profit housing sector, where affordability can be protected in perpetuity. Congratulations Connective Support Society, @rentalprofund.bsky.social and the Province of BC 😃 cfjctoday.com/2025/04/23/c...

“After all, isn’t it precisely when the world feels out of control that our need for the safety and security of home is felt most acutely?”

Yes.

Semi-regular reminder from someone who sat through another five hour public hearing on affordable housing last night: No matter where you live or what type of housing you live in, people opposed your home before it was built.

There is a lot going on in the news cycle. For those still interested in housing, here are a few thoughts on #Budget2025 1. Phew! Given the economic uncertainty, we're happy that government is maintaining investment in non-profit and co-op housing, with 4,500 completions expected this year. 👇

Judy Graves spent 33 years working with the City of Vancouver - most of it as the city's advocate for homeless people. She once told me, "Everybody has a body, and they need someplace to put it." I've never forgotten that.

When we ask our leaders for leadership on housing, I guess we'll need to start being more specific about what we actually mean. This is a worrying trend. 👇 www.castanet.net/news/Vernon/...

A supportive housing provider summed up this ABC majority decision rather succinctly on a call this morning: "This condemns services to an outreach model: granola bars for everyone, referrals to nowhere." www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

Imagine if the (Canadian) honorary captain of our men's national hockey team had the same courage as the (American) head coach of our men's national soccer team. Here is the controversial part: this confirms that soccer will always be the superior sport. www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/socce...

Not now,Dave, and that’s also not a job.

It shouldn't be necessary, but the most impactful speakers against Mayor Sim's no net new supportive housing motion are those with lived experience. Here is someone who was formerly homeless showing Council how people stay warm when homeless in winter. He's holding up a burnt piece of wood.

Want to reduce crime and end homelessness? Start supporting supportive housing! vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

Supportive housing is evidence-based and non-partisan. Not long ago, people experiencing homelessness had to "graduate" into housing - they couldn't get housing if they used substances or had a mental illness. How can you recover from anything without a home? Read on 👇

Here is today's bright spot: Congratulations to New West, for doubling-down on your commitments to supportive housing and wrap around services. To the municipality with the second most supportive housing units per capita in the region - thank you for your leadership!

ICYMI: Councillor Dominato's take on Mayor Sim's supportive housing announcement: I fundamentally don't agree. It's critically important housing for those who require supports - medical, counselling, meals. It could be for people with disabilities, seniors, youth. globalnews.ca/bc/program/t...

I have some thoughts 👇 Supportive housing exists because our systems sometimes fail people. It’s the solution, not the problem. And we need more of it. A lot more. vancouversun.com/opinion/op-e...

No jurisdiction that has reduced homelessness has ever done the following: - frame the solution as the problem - reduce housing and supports - turn low-income housing into high-income housing - use human lives as a negotiating tool www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

New cars are almost the same size as old houses! That might be handy if you ever need to move into one I guess.