North Of Fair

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is finished and paid for by Canada, yet remains closed amid a U.S. delay that officials haven’t clearly explained. This episode unpacks who legally controls the crossing, why a unilateral Canadian opening is possible, and the political and practical consequences of either waiting or acting. We explain how tolls, ownership, and customs control shape the dispute,...

This episode peels back the script of NIMBYism—how fears about safety, character, and property values are used to block affordable housing—and shows the evidence that new housing often stabilizes and even raises nearby values. It makes the case for a YIMBY approach: treating housing as a shared public good, asking how to build well instead of how to stop projects, and considering who we exclude wh...

This episode unpacks why opposition to affordable housing often feels normal and rational—status anxiety, misunderstood economics, scarcity mindset, zoning as a gate, and moral exceptionalism—rather than simple cruelty. It argues that solutions must target systems (zoning reform, steady homebuilding, better info, and narratives that value inclusive neighborhoods) so cities stop relying on special...

This episode unpacks renewed Canada–U.S. trade tensions through a surprisingly visible flashpoint: alcohol. It explains how provincial control of liquor distribution becomes a tool of leverage, why bans are often symbolic, and how small, public moves can escalate broader disputes. We also walk through realistic U.S. concessions—clarity, exemptions, timelines, and processes—and what to watch next:...

the world on edge every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

This episode untangles the evidence and arguments around supervised consumption sites, contrasting public-health and clinical perspectives with skeptical columnists and provincial politics. We explain what closures actually do on the ground—displacement, increased overdose risk, and strained services—and why outcomes depend on whether replacements and community supports exist. every story we tell...

a building that was never meant to be ordinary every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

food banks every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

Rhetoric and Reality Canada U.S Relationship in the age of Political Noise every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

Renting used to be messy, local, and human — references, conversations, and reputations mattered. Over time, lenders’ tools — credit bureaus, scores, eviction databases, and algorithmic screening — migrated into the rental market and turned tenants into borrowers to be underwritten. That shift created a power imbalance: landlords became risk managers, applicants faced blunt rules (minimum scores,...

This episode breaks down how NIMBYism—“Not In My Back Yard”—turns reasonable worries into barriers that keep people unhoused. We unpack the emotional fears, the common myths about who becomes homeless, and the structural causes like housing costs, low wages, healthcare gaps, and criminal-legal barriers. Then we shift to solutions: more deeply affordable housing, prevention and emergency assistance...

nimbyism, the barrier between real solutions every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

winter survival, homelessness in the cold every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

continued why communities can't stand still every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

Welcome back to the North of Fair podcast on Podbean Live. This episode explains why “standing still” isn’t neutral: keeping the same rules and housing patterns pushes prices up and pushes people out. We define deeply affordable housing, show how single‑family zoning limits supply and access, and explain how modest zoning changes (duplexes, triplexes, backyard homes) can stabilize neighborhoods wi...

10,000 deeply affordable homes building around a crisis every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

cost of living, food, rent, ODSP, living wage, GST proposal every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

Today’s episode breaks down non-market housing—co‑ops, social and non‑profit units, and rent‑geared‑to‑income homes—and explains why Canada’s existing stock (roughly 600,000–700,000 units) still leaves a gap of about 250,000 deeply affordable homes. We connect the numbers to real lives: people on ODSP, OW, OAS/GIS, and low‑wage workers face housing instability that market supply alone won’t fix. T...

the pressure point; how London is being squeezed from both sides of a regional crisis every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

This episode examines what happens when cities shift funding from street outreach to a single centralized hub: who benefits, who’s pushed further from help, and the real-life risks when people can’t—or won’t—come through the door. We unpack outreach, drop-ins, shelters and hubs, show how trust, early warning data, and lifesaving contacts vanish when outreach is defunded, and expose the costs that...

Homelessness isn’t a single story — it’s a mix of invisible struggles caused by rising rents, job loss, medical bills, and gaps in our systems. This episode breaks the stereotype, explains how losing housing compounds other problems, and exposes why criminalizing people living outside doesn’t work. We explore proven approaches like Housing First, prevention and supportive housing, and coordinated...

Sovereignty, Separatism, and the two tracks of power every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

world history vs political every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

A forensic examination of power Sovereignty and the new global reality every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us

the speech of all speeches every story we tell is a reminder that no is disposable and no one gets left behind if we want a safer stronger community its starts with seeing each other fully honestly and without fear thanks for listing and remember change doesn't happen somewhere else it happens right here with all of us