Oppenheimer residents caught in 'chaotic' relocation, advocates say
Credit to Author: Zak Vescera| Date: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 03:39:21 +0000
Police, park rangers and other city staff have been a constant presence in the park.
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Oppenheimer Park residents in limbo as city mulls next move
Credit to Author: Zak Vescera| Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2019 02:41:23 +0000
Residents were ordered to take down tents and clear out by Wednesday evening, but more than 75 tents remain in the park Thursday.
Read moreVacancy taxes prompt sale of luxury condos in Downtown Vancouver
Credit to Author: John Mackie| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 23:55:59 +0000
High-end buildings are seeing a high volume of properties going up for sale
Read moreAll calm at Oppenheimer Park as eviction deadline passes
Credit to Author: Zak Vescera| Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:29:36 +0000
Vancouver police maintain an active presence in the park for safety reasons but would not force residents to leave
Read moreB.C. Housing defends Oppenheimer strategy, is 'confident' most can be housed
Credit to Author: Zak Vescera| Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 23:07:05 +0000
The tent city was given notice of eviction Monday morning, ordering them to clear their tents and leave by Wednesday evening.
Read moreDan Fumano: Maple Ridge brings feud with B.C. government to UBCM
Credit to Author: Dan Fumano| Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2019 20:53:01 +0000
The mayor of Maple Ridge has publicly feuded with B.C.’s government this year over how to deal with his city’s homeless
Read moreDan Fumano: B.C. taxpayers spending millions to fix 'hugely unusual' problems at Vancouver building
Credit to Author: Dan Fumano| Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 10:00:50 +0000
‘B.C. Housing has reserved its rights to pursue legal recourse pending further discussions with the contractor.’
Read moreChip Wilson makes a surprise speech during 'Rave Against Renovictions'
Credit to Author: Nick Eagland| Date: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 00:23:13 +0000
More than 60 artists and activists protested the displacement of studios and music venues by Wilson’s development firm, Low Tide Properties.
Read moreHousing affordability: Federal tax policy changes, incentives and land needed, Vancouver Board of Trade urges
Credit to Author: Joanne Lee-Young| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 19:09:52 +0000
Ahead of a national election in the fall, the Vancouver Board of Trade is hoping federal parties will consider its recommendations and participate in a conversation about affordability.
Read moreDan Fumano: Feds lend support for previously announced affordable housing in Vancouver
Credit to Author: Dan Fumano| Date: Thu, 08 Aug 2019 01:23:52 +0000
Opinion: With the federal election looming, Canada’s Liberal government pledges support for previously announced affordable housing projects in Vancouver.
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