North Of Fair

Canada–U.S. Trade Tensions: Alcohol Bans, Concessions, and What Comes Next

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 tone leaders use and whether provinces quietly reverse restrictions or restock shelves, early signs that tensions may be cooling.
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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

Closing Supervised Consumption Sites: What Happens Next for Communities?

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 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

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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

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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

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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

When Renting Became a Credit Test: How Scores Took Over Housing

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, income multipliers, strict eviction filters), and people with complicated financial lives were excluded by proxies that never measured actual rent behavior.This episode explains how that happened, why it matters, and outlines fairer alternatives: prioritize verified rental history, require transparent denials and appeals, cap application fees, use realistic income assessments, reduce penalties for poverty, and treat housing as a shared social good rather than a pure commodity.Bottom line: the credit‑score takeover of renting was a set of choices — and those systems can be redesigned to make housing more just and stable.
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

NIMBY, Homelessness, and the Stories We Tell Ourselves

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, supportive services, and accountable project planning that treats people like neighbors instead of hazards. If the conversation makes you uncomfortable, lean into it—that’s where change starts.
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