Ahmed Abdulkadir breaks down barriers Big ideas for change has taken root on Norwood Boulevard. Ahmed Abdulkadir, executive director of the Ogaden Somali Community of Alberta (OSCAR), operates a community centre on 111 Avenue. He’s […] Adam Millie December 2, 2016
Understanding the meaning and origin of Yule Yule or the winter solstice is the shortest day of the year and Pagans celebrate it around the same time as Christmas. In fact, Yule is the precursor to Christmas. […] Amanda Sokal December 2, 2016
Finding shelter: one house, many possibilities Sharing a home has both financial and social advantages Everyone needs a home. Affordable homes are hard to come by for many, regardless of the economy. In boom times, both […] Karen Mykietka November 2, 2016
Co-built home is founded on family ties Alberta Avenue brings three art enthusiasts together The clopping of horse hooves down a snowy Edmonton street. Is this the sound of yesteryear? Not for residents of Alberta Avenue. At […] Kate Wilson November 2, 2016
A leap of faith pays off for five friends Co-purchasing a home was a shrewd financial decision A five-way, co-purchased home in Spruce Avenue marks a rare and potentially profitable venture for a group of women. In 2008, Becky […] Sierra Bilton November 2, 2016
A leap of faith pays off for five friends Co-purchasing a home was a shrewd financial decision A five-way, co-purchased home in Spruce Avenue marks a rare and potentially profitable venture for a group of women. In 2008, Becky […] Sierra Bilton November 2, 2016
The ins and outs of renting to a student Renting a spare room to a student can pay off The buzzer to my condo rang. I opened the door to Concordia student Nadine Uwimana, who was looking for a […] Constance Brissenden November 2, 2016
Opening your home to travellers That spare bed in your house can bring in extra revenue This July, my best friend and I went to Vancouver for a few days to celebrate her birthday. Instead […] Talea Medynski November 2, 2016
Sharing homes and developing community Communal living can turn strangers into friends Living is an expensive endeavour, with rent or a mortgage eating up far more than the 30 per cent of our income we […] Aydan Dunnigan-Vickruck November 2, 2016
Quality housing for tenants with few choices Property developer offers affordable alternatives At a recent forum on problem housing, a McCauley resident recalled how she’d come home to her rental unit to find a notice that it […] Kate Wilson November 2, 2016
Changing what you choose to call home Out-of-the-box thinking can help you tackle debt My life choices have affected my housing situation, just as my housing situation has affected my life choices. In 2009, I was using […] Rusti Lehay November 2, 2016
Changing what you choose to call home Out-of-the-box thinking can help you tackle debt My life choices have affected my housing situation, just as my housing situation has affected my life choices. In 2009, I was using […] Rusti Lehay November 2, 2016