Archive for 'Tannara Yelland'

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Pressure Builds on Ontario Liberals for Urgently-Needed Rent Controls

Although there's few details, Ontario's housing minister vows that legislation is on the way.

By Tannara Yelland Mar. 29th, 6:50 pm

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Skyrocketing Rents are Squeezing Everyone, But Here’s How People Are Fighting Back

New NDP bill aims for real rent controls for everyone across Ontario.

By Tannara Yelland Mar. 17th, 11:30 am

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Toronto’s New Budget is Bad for Affordable Housing

The City is failing to fund measures that could improve housing quality and stability.

By Tannara Yelland Feb. 7th, 11:00 am

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Mayors Work to Secure Housing Funding, But Is it Enough?

Toronto needs $1.7 billion for social housing capital repairs alone.

By Tannara Yelland Jan. 30th, 9:30 am

2016 Villain: Senator Nicole Eaton

Nominated for: bringing Lucille Bluth-level commentary to Toronto's bike lanes.

By Tannara Yelland • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 31st, 10:00 am

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Toronto’s Budget Gaps Affect the City’s Most Vulnerable

With structural budget problems, the City cannot solve its challenges through efficiencies alone.

By Tannara Yelland Dec. 23rd, 12:17 pm

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Inclusionary Zoning is Almost Here, But There’s Much More Work to be Done

A handful of recent legislative victories give affordable housing advocates the sense of hard-won momentum, but progress shouldn't stop now.

By Tannara Yelland Dec. 16th, 6:43 pm

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Eviction Prevention Programs a Vital but Limited Service

Here's why tenant representation matters.

By Tannara Yelland Dec. 10th, 6:40 pm

Non-profits Offer Much-needed Food Services

A non-profit that allows people to "adopt a kitchen" offers tangible results.

By Tannara Yelland Dec. 2nd, 2:40 pm

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What Landlord Licensing Could Mean for Toronto Tenants

Next week's debate at Licensing and Standards could make negligent landlords more responsible.

By Tannara Yelland Nov. 24th, 5:15 pm

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When Toronto’s “Affordable Housing” Isn’t Affordable

The calculations used to measure housing affordability show that we are failing the city's low-income residents.

By Tannara Yelland Nov. 15th, 11:25 am

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Advocacy Group Outlines Path to End Homelessness

We have understanding and, with a newly released report, a plan. Now we just need someone to do it.

By Tannara Yelland Nov. 4th, 12:00 pm

Affordable Housing Incentives Encourage Development, But Still Fall Short

The City hopes to support more affordable housing with its Open Door program.

By Tannara Yelland Oct. 21st, 1:30 pm

Housing Advocates Eagerly Await New Federal Strategy

As the Liberals work on their comprehensive housing strategy, poverty advocates and city officials are cautiously impressed.

By Tannara Yelland Oct. 12th, 3:00 pm

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How Can Moss Park Avoid Alienating Residents As It Gentrifies?

Community organizers keep searching for the answer—but public consultations aren't getting them any closer to it.

By Tannara Yelland Jul. 29th, 11:15 am

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Proposed Ward Changes Call for Splitting Church-Wellesley Village

The group in charge of redrawing the city split up some of the city’s most distinct neighbourhoods.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 7th, 9:00 am

Weekend Newsstand: April 30, 2016

In the news this morning: the report on Andrew Loku's death at the hands of Toronto police has been released ... sort of, a local Twitter user redoes the "Views" track listing, and the Raptors will be back in town on Sunday.

By Tannara Yelland • Illustration by Matthew DaleyApr. 30th, 10:37 am

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Newsstand: April 29, 2016

In the news: Views released, Ford hope to continue Ward 2 legacy, naming the under-Gardiner, and wonky weather threatens the cherry blossoms.

By Tannara Yelland • Matthew DaleyApr. 29th, 7:50 am