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When a Broken Elevator in Supportive Housing Is a ‘Death Sentence’ | The Tyee

Disabled tenants say their supportive-housing provider’s failures had serious health consequences.

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On East Hastings, the Case of the Empty Temple | The Tyee

A government entity has owned 301 E. Hastings since 2001. Why is it still vacant?

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Elevator at Vancouver SRO building fixed months ahead of timeline

“A broken wire function was discovered and repaired on Tuesday," said Tanya Fader, PHS Community Services Society’s director of housing.

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DTES Residents Deserve Dignity in Death | The Tyee

I can’t imagine the same scenarios playing out in another neighbourhood.

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