housing crisis
Vancouver Tenants Union discusses disability justice
July 14, 2025On the final Saturday of last month, the Vancouver Tenants Union (VTU) hosted their June general meeting. With over 2,500 members, the group advocates and organizes for “rent control, meaningful eviction protections, more affordable housing,” and “better incomes for all.” These gatherings are designed for members to “learn, strategize, and discuss what impacts tenants in the city.” The June meeting focused specifically on disability justice and accessibility, with a variety of topics discussed and motions voted on. Masks were mandatory, and the VTU also provided the option to attend online. The Peak attended the meeting for more information. The VTU…
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Vancouver mayor Ken Sim freezes construction of supportive housing
March 18, 2025Content warning: Mentions of racism, Indigenous displacement, and substance use. On February 26, Vancouver City Council voted “yes” on mayor Ken Sim’s motion to freeze the construction of new supportive housing units in the city. As per the motion, supportive…
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Increase in SFU students sleeping at Burnaby campus
October 7, 2024Editor's note (12/10/24): The Peak reached out to SFU for a statement but didn't receive a response by the publication deadline. We failed to initially include this fact in the article when it was published. Over the past few months,…
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The Walrus panellists discuss Canada’s housing crisis
November 7, 2023Content warning: brief mention of colonial violence. On October 26, Canadian magazine The Walrus hosted a series of speakers, ranging from experts to activists, to discuss equitable housing. The seven speakers each had seven minutes to present a different angle…
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Beedie wins condo approval in Chinatown at 105 Keefer
July 19, 2023On June 26, Beedie Holding Ltd’s controversial condo was approved for development in central Chinatown. This was the sixth and final time Beedie attempted to get the condo approved, with five other attempts spanning over half a decade. Chinatown’s residents,…
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NDP proposes new housing plan to lower rent and stop renovictions
June 27, 2023On May 26, the New Democratic Party (NDP) announced their latest housing plan, which focuses on lowering rent and ending renovictions across Canada. Approximately 30% of rental homes are owned by corporate landlords in Canada, who use the guise of…
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Chinatown residents concerned over rising gentrification
June 23, 2023The City of Vancouver is reconsidering its controversial development proposal in the heart of Chinatown. The proposal from Beedie Holding Ltd. had been rejected five times before, between 2012 and 2017. A rally was held outside Vancouver city hall on…
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Courtyard residence unveiled at SFU Burnaby campus
June 7, 2023Editor’s Note: A correction was made to this article on June 12, 2023 to note that room prices are $3,920, regardless of room type. On May 19, SFU announced the opening of its newest residency on Burnaby campus. Courtyard, created…
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Canadian housing crisis discussed by SFU professor
March 28, 2023The Peak attended the recent event, “Understanding Housing Inequality in Canada,” presented by the faculty of sociology and anthropology. The lecture was run by Dr. Yushu Zhu, an assistant professor of urban studies and public policy. her research “focuses on…
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Lowering inflation isn’t enough to fix the rising cost of living
March 17, 2023Browsing news and social media these days feels increasingly dystopian. News feeds present articles about Canadians cutting back on prescription medications, working two jobs, and changing their minds about having children in this economy. Wealth disparity has always existed under…
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