CANADA, November 23 - N’Quatqua Nation Elders, families and members have access to 10 new affordable rental homes with the opening of a development on N’Quatqua Nation land outside D’Arcy. Located at 14-16 Hunter Jack Cres., the project is the first new …
CANADA, November 21 - Legislation is being introduced to increase housing supply and speed up housing development in communities throughout the province where the need is greatest. Amendments are also being made to the Strata Property Act that will remove …
CANADA, November 20 - Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Multiculturalism Week, Nov. 20-26, 2022: “Multiculturalism Week is a time to celebrate the diverse range of …
CANADA, November 14 - People experiencing or at risk of homelessness will have increased support to access and retain housing through the Province’s new Supported Rent Supplement Program (SRSP) which will provide rental, health, social and cultural …
CANADA, November 8 - Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement in honour of Guru Nanak Gurpurab: “Today marks the 553rd anniversary of the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh …
CANADA, November 8 - From CMHC: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/new-affordable-rental-homes-coming-to-gibsons-817012891.html Middle-income residents in the Town of Gibsons will soon have access to more affordable housing. Today, Patrick Weiler, …
CANADA, November 8 - Huu-ay-aht First Nations and B.C. are celebrating the creation of the Oomiiqsu (Aboriginal Mother Centre), a new housing, support and child care centre that will help Indigenous women and children on the west coast of Vancouver Island …
CANADA, November 8 - People experiencing homelessness have additional warm and safe indoor shelter options as winter weather settles over British Columbia. So far this season, the Province, through BC Housing, has funded approximately 2,080 temporary …
CANADA, November 8 - The Government of British Columbia is appointing three new Provincial Court judges to support continued access to justice. The three judges to be appointed are: Judge David Simpkin, effective Dec. 1, 2022; Judge Lynett Jung, effective …
CANADA, November 7 - Families, seniors and individuals in Merritt are moving into affordable new rental homes as the doors open on a 75-unit apartment project. “These new units will have a very positive impact in Merritt, delivering safe and affordable …
CANADA, November 7 - People at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Fort St. John have access to 42 new homes with supports now that the Northern Centre of Hope West building is open. “These new supported homes will help people get inside and connect …
CANADA, November 4 - Construction has started on 50 new safe, secure homes for women and children fleeing violence on the Westshore, which is the result of a partnership between the Province, through BC Housing, and the Victoria Women’s Transition House …
CANADA, November 3 - Groundbreaking data that tracks the number of people who experienced homelessness in B.C. will help government better understand the factors that contribute to homelessness, and better support people in finding stable housing and …
CANADA, November 3 - Residents of Jennings Place are living in improved comfort, safety and security following the completion of a $7.9-million renovation to the 52-unit townhouse complex. “Affordable housing is critical to helping growing communities …
CANADA, November 2 - Proposed changes to the Judicial Review Procedure Act (JRPA) will provide transparency and clarity for judicial reviews of decisions made under consent-based decision-making agreements with Indigenous Peoples. The proposed amendments …
CANADA, October 31 - Families, seniors and individuals will soon have access to 98 new affordable homes in the Township of Langley, with construction underway on a new housing development for low- to moderate-income households in the community. “The …
CANADA, October 26 - Funding to tackle racism and advance racial equity is available for community organizations through the Province’s 2022-23 multiculturalism grants program. "Racism is a systemic issue that has both intergenerational and direct …
CANADA, October 24 - Forty-three new affordable rental homes are now open in Keremeos for families, seniors and people living with disabilities. “We all want to make it easier to live, work and play in the communities that we love and call home. This new …
CANADA, October 20 - Vernon families and seniors have access to an additional 29 affordable rental homes for households with low to moderate incomes with the opening of Albert Place 2. “Affordable housing is crucial to building strong and healthy …
CANADA, October 17 - Following two days of productive meetings with federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety, Murray Rankin, Attorney General, and Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor …
