West Ender

Members of protest group say they’ve been targeted at work, home

Housing Minister writes that temporary concessions would be “unfair” to landlords

Montreal-based teacher visits Vancouver to talk about his ordeal

Majority of respondents would approve decriminalizing prostitution

Housing in the Downtown Eastside is becoming increasingly unaffordable for low-income residents, according to the results of a survey conducted by the Carnegie Community Action Project (CCAP). The survey was undertaken by CCAP members, who went door-to-door to 88 privately owned Downtown Eastside hotels. They obtained information on vacancies, rental rates, and rental conditions.

Forthcoming documentary explores gentrification, poverty, and emerging culture