Institute for New Economic Thinking
Who Picked the Pockets of America’s Households?
The 2008 financial meltdown wiped out what was left of the savings of millions of American families, but Professor Edward Wolff says decades of income inequality had set the stage for the collapse of their household wealth.
Curated Video
The Mechanics of Locks
Explore how Yale locks work, focusing on the cylinder pin tumbler lock mechanism. This video describes the role of the key in lifting the pins inside the lock, allowing the cylinder to rotate and open the lock. Understand how the unique...
Financial Times
Mastering the art of sustainable architecture
In a nation where space is at a premium, the Dutch are leaders in creating environmentally friendly buildings. From repurposed redundant structures to modular, transportable studios and floating neighbourhoods, the FT’s Helen Barrett...
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The Shelleys and the Right to Fair Housing
JD and Ethel Shelley fought against restrictive covenants for the basic right to choose their own home. These agreements prevent homes being sold to people of certain races.
The Economist
Can poverty ever be eradicated?
Poverty rates have fallen faster in the past 30 years than at any other time on record. This is a remarkable achievement, but one in five people in developing countries still live on less than $1.90 a day. The UN wants to eradicate...
NPR
Helping Teens Budget for the Future
Budgeting, paying bills, and managing bank accounts are all important personal finance skills. One high school in Vermont gave students an opportunity to learn about the world of personal finance in a unique way. A local non-profit group...
Healthcare Triage
Housing Vouchers and Neighborhood Mobility
We’re talking about housing for four weeks, thanks to the support of the RWJF! The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (last week’s episode topic) stimulates production in order to increase the supply of affordable housing available to poorer...
The Business Professor
Contracts must have a Lawful Purpose
This Video Explains Contracts must have a Lawful Purpose
Curated Video
Tree donation will make Jasper’s barren temporary housing feel more like home
New ReviewJasper will use a $100,000 donation from Tree Canada to plant and maintain 100 trees, so residents living in interim housing will have a buffer from trains and traffic.
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Housing and health care dominate first week of Yukon election campaign
New ReviewThere are only three more weeks left in the 2025 Yukon election campaign. The CBC's Chris Windeyer breaks down the issues from week one.
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Cory Deagle exits P.E.I. PC leadership race, takes on housing minister job
New ReviewCory Deagle is P.E.I.'s new housing minister, after the resignation of Steven Myers last week. Deagle left cabinet earlier this year to run for PC leadership, but has decided to exit that race. CBC's Cody MacKay has more.
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Furby Street residents want government to buy, build on vacant lots
New ReviewA group of residents in Winnipeg's Spence neighbourhood say eight vacant lots in a one-block stretch of their street represent an opportunity for government to follow through on promises to build thousands of new houses.
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What do residents think about rental prices in Vancouver's West End?
New ReviewThe average asking price for rent is falling faster in Vancouver than anywhere else in Canada. That's according to new figures from rentals.ca. The Early Edition went out to ask people in Vancouver's West End how they feel about the cost...
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Bylaw could create more housing density in Summerside
New ReviewSummerside council is set to pass a new bylaw to create more housing units in the city. It would give thousands of dollars to residents and developers because, as Mayor Dan Kutcher says, housing is desperately needed right now. CBC's...
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Windsor scores average marks on Vital Signs report
New ReviewThe Vital Signs report gave Windsor-Essex average grades on 11 key issues. CBC's Jacob Barker reports.
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Price of housing rentals increasing on Long Island
New ReviewThe Long Island Housing Partnership says it is seeing an increase in rents year over year on Long Island.
Press Association
Cleverly hits out at 'keyboard warrior' Reform UK during conference speech
New ReviewConservative shadow housing secretary Sir James Cleverly used his party conference speech to hit out at Reform describing the party as a 'keyboard warrior'. Sir James criticised the approach of Nigel Farage's party saying that 'being...
Press Association
James Cleverly criticises Sadiq Khan’s housing record
New ReviewSir James Cleverly hit out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s housing record, as he also said “empty nesters” should be incentivised to downsize. The Conservative shadow housing secretary compared the 0.5 houses per 1,000 people built inside...
Press Association
Sir James Cleverly criticizes Sadiq Khan’s housing record and Reform UK
New ReviewSir James Cleverly hit out at London Mayor Sadiq Khan’s housing record, as he also said “empty nesters” should be incentivised to downsize. The Conservative shadow housing secretary compared the 0.5 houses per 1,000 people built inside...
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Mayor Andre Dickens on Fixing Housing, Feeding Communities, and Reimagining Atlanta
New ReviewAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens shares plans for affordable housing, community-led growth, and why private and public grocery stores could be key to food equity.
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Steven Myers calls it a career after 14 years in P.E.I. politics
New ReviewOne of the P.E.I. Progressive Conservative Party’s most well-known MLAs has stepped down. Steven Myers has been the province’s minister of transportation, environment and housing during his 14-year career. As CBC’s Laura Meader reports,...
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Ontario's management of skills training fund was not fair, transparent: AG report
New ReviewOntario's auditor general has found that the province's management of a $2.5-billion skills training fund was not fair or transparent. CBC’s Lorenda Reddekopp explains.
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Fire at old Ogden Legion has residents hoping for speedy demolition
New ReviewA fire in the early hours of Wednesday destroyed around a third of the former legion building in Ogden, which residents have been complaining about for more than a decade. A demolition order was issued for the building back in 2023 after...
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Toronto's Imperial Pub set to close after 81 years
New ReviewToronto's Imperial Pub, located near Sankofa Square, is expected to close in November after more than eight decades of business. CBC's Naama Weingarten has the reaction from the owner and community members.