In 1976, the Ramones charged out of New York City proclaiming, “I Don’t Wanna Go Down to the Basement.” “There’s something down there,” sang lead singer Joey, with a delivery that illustrated his ...

Broken smoke detectors, small egress windows, no kitchen — these are all things William Allen got used to over the years when living in illegal basement suites. But rent was cheap, and in Calgary's ...

Upgrade her basement suite, get help paying the mortgage and provide a renter a home. For Dawn, it was a win-win — a solution to Calgary's ongoing housing issues. Until she learned it would cost her ...

Three lucky Tyee readers will receive a curated holiday literary treat of their choice. High atop Burnaby Mountain stands a housing solution that could unlock one of the thorniest problems facing ...

The potential for affordable living space in established neighbourhoods around the city is now possible, thanks to a decision by council to relax the restrictions on secondary suites. A decision ...