VCC says the surplus is an opportunity to re-index income support and AISH to keep up with inflation

With a $3.9B surplus in Alberta, should that money be used to make life more affordable?

Inflation is driving anxiety and exacerbating mental health issues said Meaghon Reid in a recent Calgary Herald article

Inflation hits highest levels in Alberta in almost four decades

Spreading the seeds of early literacy across Calgary

PODCAST: Literacy & the Dandelion Strategy

Meaghon Reid discusses addiction and it's root causes as part of the Safe Cities series   

A serious conversation about addictions and addiction services in Calgary

VCC discussed the impacts of the cost of living on both taxi drivers and households living on low incomes that rely on their services

Delicate balancing act as Calgary hikes taxi fares by 15%

Concerns about housing affordability are valid and work needs to be done

Is Calgary in an affordable housing crisis?

VCC sees a new City Council motion as as a positive step forward 

'There's a huge gap': Council to debate creating task force on affordable housing

VCC's Meaghon Reid and Hagir Sail discuss how poverty exists despite being hidden in certain areas of the city with the Calgary Journal

Poverty profile paints a clearer picture of Ward 8 incomes

Should new policies be implemented to avoid debt loading Calgarians living on low incomes?

Vibrant Communities Calgary discusses rising power costs and how some policies are making things worse for those struggling 

Some Albertans could lose power as the province’s moratorium ends Friday

Vibrant Communities Calgary executive director says some households are making sacrifices to tackle expenses

Heat, power could be shut off on Friday for Alberta households behind on utility bills

VCC discusses how even small price hikes can have impacts on those living in poverty

Cost-conscious retailer is raising prices

Jurisdictions around the world are proposing safeguards, but the trick is getting it right

With the rise of the gig economy in Canada, is it time to rethink this type of work?

With prices at the gas pump and utilities continuing to rise, more people are finding it hard to keep up

Meaghon Reid comments on the health, housing and child care proposals part of the agreement and says the details are what will matter  

The federal Liberals and NDP have signed an agreement to ensure confidence remains in the government through to 2025

New spending priorities don’t address issues that matter to struggling Albertans

Alberta Budget 2022’s business as usual approach falls short 

Meaghon Reid discusses the rising cost of living and how struggling people are making tough choices 

VCC discusses affordable housing need with Global News

Federal government announces $38M to build affordable housing units for Calgary seniors

Creating spaces to advance anti-racism and anti-oppression

VCC discusses rising food costs and desperation some are feeling

Calgary seeing online reselling of food

VCC discusses rising food costs and desperation some are feeling