Posts Filed Under: “Social Housing”

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Canadians Want to Prioritize Social Housing: Report

The consultation report is a prelude to 2017's national housing strategy.

By David Hains Nov. 22nd, 4:00 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

Voltron of Mayors Asks Feds for Affordable Housing Cash, Crosses Fingers in Hope

Who will be the legendary defender for Toronto's social housing needs?

By Torontoist Sep. 26th, 3:15 pm

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Toronto Should Get Angry About How Council Has Failed to Address the City’s Social Housing Crisis

While politicians fight to look like budget hawks, the city's most vulnerable see their homes fall apart.

By David Hains Aug. 22nd, 2:45 pm

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Federal Budget 2016: What’s In It For Toronto

Thirty-billion-dollar deficit aside, the federal budget delivers on spending that Toronto could really use.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 23rd, 2:00 pm

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Torontoist Explains: The Social Housing Waitlist

It can take over seven years to get affordable housing in Toronto. Here's why.

By Neville Park Jan. 25th, 11:00 am

TCHC Invests in Energy-Saving Repairs

As part of its capital repair project, TCHC is banking on new eco-friendly renovations to save money and attract investors.

By Catherine McIntyre Oct. 7th, 9:15 am

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TCHC Denied Lower Mortgage Rates by Crown Corporation

The TCHC needs lower interest rates in order to tackle it's multibillion-dollar repair backlog, but in spite of a massive surplus and an affordable housing mandate, its main mortgage lender isn't budging.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 21st, 1:45 pm

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Duly Quoted: Rob Ford on Toronto Community Housing

This week in Ottawa, the mayor will ask for matching repair backlog funding from other levels of government after all.

By David Hains Feb. 25th, 1:37 pm

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Regent Park Revitalization Announces Phase Three

The once-neglected neighbourhood may have a new outdoor athletics facility when all is said and done.

By Steve Kupferman Sep. 13th, 2:45 pm

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Talking About Stopping the Sale of Social Housing

At a community meeting Thursday night, participants voiced opposition to selling TCHC homes.

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby Mar. 5th, 11:00 am

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Council Votes to Sell 22 TCHC Single-Family Homes

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 15th, 11:18 am

Cathy Crowe, Street Fighting Nurse

By Sarah-Joyce Battersby May. 24th, 10:00 am