Minimum wage couldn't land you a 1-bedroom unit years ago. Now, it's even worse. Here's why | CBC News

The writing is on the wall in Vancouver.

Last time I could rent affordably was 10 years. $600 everything included in a spacious and recently renovated basement suite here in BC.

Off of min wage at the time I was able to cover groceries for two, enjoy myself AND save enough for a trip at no stress.

Now I eat primarily grains because it's the best caloric value against inflation :')

Basic income when 😢

"It's sad to say, but at this point I don't even look at the numbers or how much they're paying me because … it's not going to cover my bills,"

ha ha ha ha ikr ikr ha ha ha :-(

What a weirdly incoherent title, CBC. Damn. I can forgive the clickbait, but what's up with that lede?