housing
Lowering inflation isn’t enough to fix the rising cost of living
March 17, 2023By: Olivia Visser, Opinions Editor Browsing 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 capitalism, but income inequality is rising rapidly, and seemingly daily. Many people point to inflation — the rising cost of goods and services alongside decreasing purchasing power — as a major culprit. While inflation plays a large role in exacerbating wealth inequality, we must also turn our attention to other institutional barriers that the Canadian…
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We need to stop harassing people who’re sleeping in their cars
June 29, 2022By: Nercya Kalino, Staff Writer Everyone needs a place to rest. We’re all leading busier and busier lives, and need time to recharge. The problem is that not everyone has enough money on hand to get a roof over their heads,…
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Forget owning a house, just build your own!
May 26, 2022By: Clarence Ndabahwerize, Peak Associate Victoria, BC — In light of the housing affordability crisis, policymakers from the Government of Canada pulled a bit of a Marie Antoinette by coming up with a subsidised chainsaw training program for young Canadians.…
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We need to move on from the suburban myth
March 25, 2022By: Jared Murphy, SFU Student The idea of suburbia probably conjures up many different ideas for you. Possibly, a nostalgic picture of riding your bike until “the street lights turn on,” like mom used to say. For others, maybe feelings of…
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Rise in crime attributed to COVID-19 insecurity
March 8, 2022By: Yelin Gemma Lee, News Writer Two researchers have published a study on COVID-19’s impacts on Vancouver crime patterns. According to SFU News, the study’s key findings revealed areas with economic disadvantage experienced an increase in crime during the pandemic.…
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Beedie’s School of Business affordability guide aims to aid housing in Metro Vancouver
February 12, 2021Written by: Jaymee Salisi, News Writer SFU’s Beedie School of Business and the Vancouver Economic Commission (VEC) have joined in efforts to develop a guide to affordability in Vancouver. Based on various levels of income, the guide’s objective is to…
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SFU study on homelessness focuses on older adults
September 23, 2020Written by: Emma Jean, Staff Writer SFU adjunct professor Dr. Sarah Canham is leading a study that documents the causes behind the sharp increase of homelessness in people over the age of 55. Aging in the Right Place (AIRP) focuses…
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Affordable housing, not gaudy art, is what Vancouver residents need
January 4, 2020By: Meera Eragoda, Staff Writer Picture this: a 3,400 kilogram chandelier shining brightly on the faces of those peering through the lenses of their newest iPhones, attempting to capture the best picture for the gram. On the periphery, homeless folk who…
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Phase Two of SFU’s upcoming housing plan will add 369 beds to Burnaby campus
November 13, 2019By: Jess Dela Cruz The Residences at SFU are the first home for many students at SFU, particularly those that come here from outside of Vancouver. On November 1, Premier John Horgan, President Andrew Petter, and Honourable Melanie Mark made…
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SFU Residence and Housing serves students’ needs amid housing crisis in Vancouver
September 30, 2018Written by Amal Javed Abdullah, Staff Writer While the housing crisis in Metro Vancouver is seeing on-campus dorms fill up and pushing students to look for housing elsewhere, SFU Residence and Housing is taking steps to provide more extensive…
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