May 22, 2022
Delicate balancing act as Calgary hikes taxi fares by 15%
VCC discussed the impacts of the cost of living on both taxi drivers and households living on low incomes that rely on their services
News and Events
News and Events
- May 20, 2022
Is Calgary in an affordable housing crisis?
Concerns about housing affordability are valid and work needs to be done
- May 17, 2022
'There's a huge gap': Council to debate creating task force on affordable housing
VCC sees a new City Council motion as as a positive step forward
- May 5, 2022
Poverty profile paints a clearer picture of Ward 8 incomes
VCC's Meaghon Reid and Hagir Sail discuss how poverty exists despite being hidden in certain areas of the city with the Calgary Journal
- May 2, 2022
Without emphasizing women, Calgary's post-pandemic recovery plan is doomed to failure
Mount Royal University professor Kimberly Williams weighs in on inequity and some solutions
- Apr 22, 2022
Spiking utility costs
Should new policies be implemented to avoid debt loading Calgarians living on low incomes?
- Apr 14, 2022
Some Albertans could lose power as the province’s moratorium ends Friday
Vibrant Communities Calgary discusses rising power costs and how some policies are making things worse for those struggling
- Apr 13, 2022
Heat, power could be shut off on Friday for Alberta households behind on utility bills
Vibrant Communities Calgary executive director says some households are making sacrifices to tackle expenses
- Apr 4, 2022
Universal pharmacare
For the over 20% of Canadians with inadequate coverage, universal pharmacare would mean not having to sacrifice other necessities
- Mar 30, 2022
Cost-conscious retailer is raising prices
VCC discusses how even small price hikes can have impacts on those living in poverty
- Mar 30, 2022
With the rise of the gig economy in Canada, is it time to rethink this type of work?
Jurisdictions around the world are proposing safeguards, but the trick is getting it right
- Mar 29, 2022
Exploring energy poverty
With prices at the gas pump and utilities continuing to rise, more people are finding it hard to keep up
- Mar 22, 2022
The federal Liberals and NDP have signed an agreement to ensure confidence remains in the government through to 2025
Meaghon Reid comments on the health, housing and child care proposals part of the agreement and says the details are what will matter
- Mar 17, 2022
Alberta Budget 2022’s business as usual approach falls short
New spending priorities don’t address issues that matter to struggling Albertans
- Mar 16, 2022
Record inflation pinch
Meaghon Reid discusses the rising cost of living and how struggling people are making tough choices
- Mar 9, 2022
Federal government announces $38M to build affordable housing units for Calgary seniors
VCC discusses affordable housing need with Global News
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