homelessness

By EDMUND HAYLEY In contrast to other parts of the city, South Vancouver lacks winter emergency shelters available for youth. Homelessness Services Association of BC announced it extended the opening of emergency shelters in Metro…

By MELBAH GRACE JACOB The tent city near Oak Bridge and Marine in South Vancouver has become a focal point of discussion involving various stakeholders, including the City of Vancouver via BC Housing and residents like Roy Runions. In a…

By Shashi Goel Though most people think of the homelessness crisis being centred in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, a high number of unhoused people live in other areas as well. One neighbourhood is trying to tackle the issue itself. The…

By Shashi Goel Langara College students are providing toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, baby wipes and other hygiene products to homeless people in Vancouver. Students have created the Langara Society For Homeless Health to try to help…

Reported by Lisa Tanh A women-owned and operated western martial arts school in Vancouver is launching a nude 2018 calendar for the first time to support a housing program for the city’s homeless LGBTQ+ youth. On Dec. 4, the Valkyrie…

Reported by Sasa Lakic The Voice continues coverage of last week's report by Natalia Buendia Calvillo on temporary modular housing in Marpole. From Nov. 6 to Nov. 9, hundreds of protesters rallied against the proposed project. Listen to…

Reported by Becca Clarkson With temporary housing for Vancouver’s growing homeless population planned on a South Vancouver site that will be redeveloped in the next five to 10 years, those depending on that shelter will find themselves…