Stefania Seccia
Stefania Seccia is the managing editor of Megaphone Magazine.
Stories by Stefania Seccia
Running for Council, Judy Graves Vows to Bring Back the ‘Dream’ of Vancouver
Vision has ‘lost interest’ in homelessness, says longtime advocate and OneCity Vancouver candidate.
Four Principles that Can End Chronic Homelessness
Evidence from the US shows that everyone can be housed with a smart, effective approach.
Where Is Homelessness on the Ballot?
BC Liberal, NDP and Greens challenged to address growing and record-breaking crisis.
Six Ways to End Homelessness in BC
A plan and a commitment can go a long way to lessen the crisis on the streets. Last in a series.
What If We Acted as Though Homelessness Were a Real Emergency?
Cities that have tried it in the United States have made headway.
Housing ‘the Largest Single Commitment’ in Morneau’s Budget
But funding falls short of homelessness needs.
To End Homelessness, Prevent It from Happening in the First Place
Early diagnosis, access to multiple supports keep people off the street.
‘Red Zones’ Set the Marginalized Up for More Trouble, Study Finds
One in five court-ordered release conditions restrict where a person can go — with harsh results.
We’re Losing What ‘SRO’ Hotels Can Do Right
For some, much-maligned ‘single-room occupancy’ means independent shelter within their budget. And it’s vanishing.
No, Homelessness Doesn’t Have to Be Forever
Calgary and other cities are ‘wrapping’ their citizens in help, starting with shelter. It works.
Extreme-Weather-Only Shelters in Vancouver Are Not Enough, Advocates Say
One east-side ‘warming centre’ saw more than 1,300 visits over 10-day cold snap.
Yes! In My Backyard!
A commitment to neighbourliness eases resistance to new supportive housing. Part of a series.
Homeless Youth Are Even Younger than You Thought
Canada’s first national survey of homeless youth calls out the ‘myth’ of wilful runaways.
Rethinking Tent Cities as a Help in Housing Crisis, Not a Nuisance
Activists say BC should follow Portland, Seattle in allowing shelter under polycotton.
In Vancouver, Another Tent City Is Dismantled
West Hastings camp is gone, sending some residents to shelter beds, others back to parks and alleys.
As Shelters Overflow, Vancouver Sweeps Out Homeless Campers
City swept tents from Oppenheimer Park as storms closed in and emergency shelters reported they were full.
Facing Homelessness Emergency, Seattle Weighs Bylaw Protecting Rights of Campers
Ordinance ‘totally applicable to Vancouver,’ says housing rights lawyer.
West Hastings ‘Tent City’ Could Be Around for Years
Meanwhile in Victoria, residents are packing up ‘Super InTent City’ after nine months to move into social housing.
