CANADA, March 29 - Twelve new on-reserve affordable rental homes are open for Heiltsuk Nation members and families. The new homes come from a partnership between the Province, through BC Housing, Indigenous Services Canada and the Heiltsuk Nation. “ …
CANADA, March 25 - New homes are now available for 85 low- to middle-income families, seniors and individuals in North Vancouver as a new rental apartment building opens. “Our work to address the housing affordability crisis must include solutions that …
CANADA, March 24 - Indigenous Elders, families and individuals have begun moving into 50 new affordable homes with the opening of a rental housing development in Prince George. “There is an urgent need for affordable homes for Indigenous families and …
CANADA, March 23 - People experiencing homelessness in Kelowna will continue to have access to safe, warm beds with the extension of leases on the Richter Street and Doyle Avenue shelters. “Too many people are sleeping in parks, on sidewalks and in …
CANADA, March 23 - People in Vancouver will soon have access to 337 affordable homes, with construction underway on a new development in the East Fraser Lands River District. “This project will be life-changing for hundreds of people in the community, …
CANADA, March 22 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/26436 Information Bulletin Victoria Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:15 AM Budget 2022 is committing $8.19 million in new, ongoing annual funding for legal aid services in the province, …
CANADA, March 22 - More than 100 people and organizations have been nominated for this year’s B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards for their efforts to fight racism and strengthen diversity. “Today’s awards honour anti-racism champions from around …
CANADA, March 21 - Premier John Horgan and Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “On the International Day for the …
CANADA, March 21 - Residents of six buildings will soon benefit from renovations that will make homes safer, more energy-efficient, less polluting and more resilient to extreme weather. Six design teams have been selected to develop retrofit designs for …
CANADA, March 21 - Individuals, families and people living with disabilities have access to 125 new affordable rental homes with the opening of the Paul McDonell Residence in Burnaby. “Housing is vital infrastructure for our communities, helping local …
CANADA, March 18 - People will soon begin moving into Samaritan Place, providing safe and secure homes for people experiencing homelessness in Nanaimo. “These homes will make a significant difference for people in Nanaimo who are experiencing homelessness …
CANADA, March 17 - British Columbians experiencing or at-risk of homelessness will benefit from expanded services, supports, and more timely access to care, thanks to new investments in Budget 2022. “Today, there are thousands of people who have a home and …
CANADA, March 16 - A first-of-its-kind report on homelessness will give better information to help target provincial programs and services to improve supports for people experiencing homelessness and help prevent people from becoming homeless. “If our plan …
CANADA, March 12 - The most recent class of BC Sheriff Service recruits has graduated at the Vancouver law courts after completing their training through the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). These recruits will soon begin their careers in …
CANADA, March 11 - The Province, the Town of Comox and M’akola Housing Society have secured six below-market rental homes for people with low and moderate incomes. “This project is a great example of how strong partnerships can address the need for …
CANADA, March 11 - British Columbians will experience a more efficient, faster process the next time they vote in a provincial election, as changes to the Election Act are brought into force. The amendments, part of the most significant change to B.C.’s …
CANADA, March 8 - David Eby, Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing, has directed BC Housing to commission an independent review of the Royal Crescent temporary supportive housing in Maple Ridge. The review will address community concerns …
CANADA, March 7 - Young adults who have experienced housing instability and are pursuing post-secondary education in social work or community services now have access to a new bursary named in honour of Katherine McParland. “We are so pleased to announce …
CANADA, March 3 - The Ministry of Attorney General seeks to modernize the regulatory framework for legal professionals in B.C., including lawyers, notaries and paralegals, to better protect people accessing legal services and help improve access. On March …
CANADA, March 2 - The provincial government has introduced two Attorney General bills to better serve British Columbians by improving access to services and making it easier to handle cross-border child support matters. Bill 8 and Bill 9 were introduced …
