Archive for 'Tannara Yelland'

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The national housing strategy may be more symbol than substance

A close reading reveals just how committed the federal Liberals are to solving the problem.

By Tannara Yelland Dec. 1st, 2:15 pm

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“Rent control vs. housing supply” is the debate landlords and developers want us to have

The key fact of today’s rental market is that the majority of renters cannot afford new-construction apartments.

By Tannara Yelland Oct. 5th, 1:00 pm

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Moss Park Safe Injection Site Staying Put As City Opens Its Own

“We were just really sick of watching people die”

By Tannara Yelland Aug. 22nd, 1:15 pm

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Galen Weston Knows Paying a Living Wage is Bad for Capitalism

A full-time minimum wage worker takes home $25,877. In Toronto where rent averages $2,000 a month, that means living in poverty.

By Tannara Yelland Aug. 5th, 9:12 am

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Columnist to Millennials: No Family Money to Buy a House? Just Leave the City

The reality is our system is a deeply flawed, neoliberal hellscape in which the wealthy can afford to live anywhere they like.

By Tannara Yelland Jul. 19th, 4:45 pm

In Photos: AIDS Vigil Shines a Light on Indigenous Health

What does reconciliation and decolonization mean for people living with HIV and AIDS?

By Tannara Yelland • Photos by Mitchel RaphaelJun. 22nd, 11:20 am

‘Accessible condos in Toronto don’t exist’

Renting in Toronto is extremely challenging right now. That's especially true for anyone looking for affordable housing that's also accessible.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 15th, 1:45 pm

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‘Politicians should be putting more into housing’

Subsidized housing and social assistance aren't enough to get by in Toronto for many people.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 8th, 2:45 pm

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‘There’s no reason they should be asking for my 2015 taxes’

Renting while Black, and while too tall to fit in many small apartments.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 5th, 4:15 pm

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The Parkdale Rent Strike is Gaining Steam

The CEO of MetCap, which runs the buildings whose tenants are on strike, drove into a tenant advocate Tuesday.

By Tannara Yelland Jun. 1st, 5:00 pm

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Library Union Prepares to Fight Staffless Pilot Project

The Toronto Public Library is planning to extend opening hours at some branches by replacing staff with security cameras.

By Tannara Yelland Apr. 24th, 11:00 am

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Want to End Poverty? Let’s Talk About a Maximum Income for Ontario

Anti-poverty groups handed out pamphlets outside RBC’s annual general meeting.

By Tannara Yelland Apr. 24th, 10:00 am

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Mayor’s Roundtable Less About Affordable Housing, More About Real Estate

Advocates for low-income residents in need of affordable housing were not invited to the table.

By Tannara Yelland Apr. 5th, 10:30 am