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Changing the Story on Homelessness: A Series Seeking Solutions

Changing the Story on Homelessness: A Series Seeking Solutions
Photo by Jackie Dives.

If tonight is an average one, some 200,000 Canadians will be without a place of their own to sleep. That number hasn’t changed much in 20 years. With too few beds, short-term shelters overflow into parks and alleys. With no fixed address, those without a home too easily drift toward the margins of society, facing mounting barriers to putting their lives back on a firm footing. But it needn’t be this way.

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We’re Teaming Up to Find Fresh Solutions for Homelessness

We’re Teaming Up to Find Fresh Solutions for Homelessness

The Tyee and Megaphone Magazine join forces on a six-month project, launching today.

Robyn Smith and Jessica Hannon / 7 Nov 2016


Rethinking Tent Cities as a Help in Housing Crisis, Not a Nuisance

Rethinking Tent Cities as a Help in Housing Crisis, Not a Nuisance

Activists say BC should follow Portland, Seattle in allowing shelter under polycotton.

Stefania Seccia / 7 Nov 2016


Yes! In My Backyard!

Yes! In My Backyard!

A commitment to neighbourliness eases resistance to new supportive housing. Part of a series.

Stefania Seccia / 5 Dec 2016


No, Homelessness Doesn’t Have to Be Forever

No, Homelessness Doesn’t Have to Be Forever

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Stefania Seccia / 16 Jan 2017


We’re Losing What ‘SRO’ Hotels Can Do Right

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To End Homelessness, Prevent It from Happening in the First Place

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Stefania Seccia / 13 Mar 2017


What If We Acted as Though Homelessness Were a Real Emergency?

What If We Acted as Though Homelessness Were a Real Emergency?

Cities that have tried it in the United States have made headway.

Stefania Seccia / 12 Apr 2017


Six Ways to End Homelessness in BC

Six Ways to End Homelessness in BC

A plan and a commitment can go a long way to lessen the crisis on the streets. Last in a series.

Stefania Seccia / 21 Apr 2017