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Anger is An Appropriate Response to Poverty and Death on Toronto Streets

What does it say about our city? While some Torontonians make millions off a skyrocketing housing market, homeless deaths have nearly doubled.

By Joe Mihevc Jun. 27th, 11:30 am

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Now is the Time to Move Forward on Housing

Councillor Ana Bailão on National Housing Day, the Toronto Housing Summit, and why governments must work together.

By Ana Bailão (Guest Opinion) Nov. 22nd, 12:30 pm

Analyzing the 2016 TCHC Budget

As Toronto's social housing agency faces crises on multiple fronts, here's how their 2016 budget adds up.

By Neville Park Dec. 7th, 9:00 am

Residents Share “Regent Park Stories”

A TCHC initiative sees residents in Canada's first social housing community share stories about what makes the neighbourhood special.

By Joshua Sherman Oct. 5th, 11:00 am

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Landlord Licensing: A Solution to Toronto’s Tenant Woes?

Supporters say landlord licensing would create more accountability for tenants, but critics argue the regulation would be unwieldy and costly.

By Mark Mann May. 5th, 11:00 am

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NDP Leader Tom Mulcair on his Urban Agenda

We sat down with Mulcair to ask about his party's plans for Toronto and the GTA.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 17th, 1:30 pm

Advocates Say Housing Budget Provides Only Limited Relief

New funds for emergency shelter use are welcome, but there are large funding gaps for existing and new affordable housing

By Desmond Cole Jan. 22nd, 3:45 pm

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Paula Fletcher Seeks Re-Election in Toronto-Danforth

The three-term councillor, who won a close contest in 2010, is looking to hold on to her Ward 30 seat.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 4th, 3:10 pm

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Provincial Election Campaign Ignoring Affordable Housing Crisis

Ontario's largest non-profit housing advocate is concerned by campaign's focus on middle-income earners.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 9th, 3:45 pm

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Regent Park Revitalization: Phase Three

Mixed housing and athletic grounds mark the next stage of Regent Park's transformation.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by GIORDANO CIAMPINIMay. 14th, 4:45 pm

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Faced With a $750 Million Social-Housing Repair Backlog, the City Pleads for Help

A new City campaign aims to persuade higher levels of government to fund social-housing repairs.

By Desmond Cole Jun. 25th, 11:30 am

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Empty Shelter Beds Offer Little Comfort

Given Toronto's longstanding affordable housing crisis, it should be no surprise that there's pressure on emergency shelters.

By Desmond Cole Mar. 12th, 9:00 am

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More Details Emerge in Arrest for Yonge and Gould Arson

Convicted arsonist charged with January 2011 blaze.

By Chris Dart • Photos by Christopher DrostJul. 16th, 5:59 pm

Giving TCHC Tenants a Voice

Toronto Community Housing tenants and advocates weigh-in on the future of the organization's scattered single-family homes.

By Jess Davidson Jul. 12th, 12:30 pm

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Urban Toronto: Toronto Community Housing Bringing Affordable Rentals to CityPlace

Construction progressing on 41-storey tower.

By Urban Toronto Mar. 1st, 12:00 pm

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Newsstand: February 24, 2012

Somehow it's the weekend again. How decadent. In the news: The Ford brothers will be untwisting the media's messages during a two-hour radio hosting stint; Toronto Community Housing Corporation does (more) shady business; cat scarfs sell like hotcakes at pop-up Target store; and an innovative lab is to be built at University and College.

By Jodie Shupac Feb. 24th, 7:56 am

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Newsstand: February 17, 2012

Hope you're feeling festive today, because it's (almost) Family Day! God bless fake holidays. The news: Rob Ford inspecting mould in a home near you; it's all about marketing for subway versus light rail; commuting could be getting more expensive; a private job-seeking company lies like it's going out of style; and Toronto Hydro is offering a whole lot of buyouts.

By Jodie Shupac Feb. 17th, 7:58 am

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With No Word From Fire Investigators, Residents of 200 Wellesley Bide Their Time

By Steve Kupferman Sep. 25th, 4:50 pm