December 22, 2006
$80,000 ALLOWS WOMEN’S CENTRE TO PROVIDE SHELTER, VancouverThe Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre will receive one-time funding of $80,000 to continue providing overnight shelter for women who need it most.
December 19, 2006
ASSISTED LIVING HOMES OPEN TO SENIORS, Fort St. JamesResidents settle into their new homes at Pioneer Lodge, a two-unit assisted living development for seniors
December 14, 2006
MILESTONE REACHED IN 5,000-BED COMMITMENT FOR SENIORSAt the opening of 60 new assisted living units at the Belvedere in Coquitlam, Health Minister George Abbott announced the Province has surpassed 2,500 net-new residential care beds, assisted living units and supportive housing units as part of the government’s commitment for 5,000 new beds and units by the end of 2008.
December 08, 2006
$2.4 MILLION FOR DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING, VancouverThe Pennsylvania Hotel, a 44-unit housing development in the Downtown Eastside for those at risk of homelessness, will receive $2.4 million from the Province for renovations.
December 05, 2006
$1.7 MILLION TO BUILD HOUSING FOR DISABLED, BurnabyA pilot project will provide 20 units of assisted living for young adults with disabilities.
December 01, 2006
$3.5 MILLION SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPENS, FernieThe opening of Fernie Family Housing Society’s Tom Uphill Manor, a 27-unit supportive living development for seniors and people with disabilities.
November 30, 2006
ECO-FRIENDLY MENTAL HEALTH RESIDENCE OPENS, LangleyN.G. Nair Place, a new 25-bed residential facility designed for individuals with complex physical and mental health needs, opened today.
November 24, 2006
VICTORIA YOUTH SHELTER SERVICE RECEIVES $32,100 GRANT, VictoriaThe 30-bed Out of the Rain shelter for youth aged 15-25, received a $32,100 grant from the Province.
November 16, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING HOMES OPEN, KelownaMountainview Village, a new $10.7-million assisted living development for low-income seniors and individuals living with disabilities, celebrated the opening of Phase II today.
November 10, 2006
NEW MENTAL HEALTH HOME HELPS THE AGING AND ENVIRONMENT, ChilliwackTopaz Place, a new 12-bed residential facility designed to meet the changing physical and mental health needs of aging residents, opened today.
November 10, 2006
EVERGREEN HEIGHTS OPENS AT WHITE ROCK SENIORS’ CAMPUSEvergreen Heights, a new 86-unit $17.5-million development for low-income seniors, officially opened.
November 02, 2006
RENOVATED HOMES OPEN TO QUEEN CHARLOTTE FAMILIESThree vacant homes have been renovated and are now open to low-income families in the Village of Queen Charlotte, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Province.
November 02, 2006
MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS, Tumbler RidgeThe Province acquired Chamberlain Place in the District of Tumbler Ridge, for $1 million, to be managed as part of BC Housing’s public housing stock.
November 01, 2006
SENIORS AND YOUNG ADULTS BENEFIT FROM ASSISTED LIVING, VancouverGroundbreaking on a new $20-million assisted living development for Vancouver seniors and young adults with disabilities.
October 28, 2006
NEW $10M ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY FOR SENIORS, MissionOpening of The Cedars, a new 58-unit assisted living facility in Mission – a first for the community.
October 23, 2006
ADDICTION RECOVERY PROGRAM EXPANDS IN, VancouverThe Province has expanded the number of alcohol and drug-free housing units available throughout Vancouver to 93.
October 21, 2006
1ST SUBSIDIZED ASSISTED LIVING UNITS FOR West VancouverOpening of Kiwanis Manor, a new $14.7-million supportive and assisted living development, with 76 new affordable apartments for seniors.
October 19, 2006
A number of communities received funding for Homeless Outreach as part of the Housing Matters BC strategy.
October 18, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS TO BENEFIT SENIORS, VictoriaThe Wellesley, a 40-unit assisted living development, officially opened its doors today.
October 14, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING HOMES OPEN FOR SENIORS, Salmon ArmPioneer Lodge, a new $5.3-million development that provides affordable apartments and support services for seniors, opened today.
October 11, 2006
AFFORDABLE SENIORS’ ASSISTED LIVING OPENS, SaanichLegion Manor Victoria, a new assisted living development for seniors, celebrated its official opening.
October 03, 2006
NEW STRATEGY IMPROVES HOUSING FOR FAMILIES, HOMELESS
October 01, 2006
OPEN DOORS SHOWCASES SENIORS' HOUSING AND CARE OPTIONSOpen Doors 2006, the first-ever provincewide celebration of seniors’ housing and care services, will help mark the International Day of Older Persons.
September 28, 2006
FIRST ASSISTED LIVING UNITS OPENS, Burns LakeOpening of the Lakes District Senior Citizens Housing Association’s Tweedsmuir House, a $4-million assisted living development that will provide 17 new homes for Burns Lake seniors. These are the first assisted living apartments for seniors in Burns Lake.
September 26, 2006
$610,000 TO RENOVATE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE HOUSING FACILITY, VancouverThe Princess Rooms, a 44-unit supported transitional housing facility in the Downtown Eastside for individuals with a history of homelessness received a $610,000 provincial grant.
September 25, 2006
$2-MILLION CONVERSION CELEBRATES OPENING, Grand ForksThe opening of Boundary Lodge, a $2.3-million conversion of a former licensed care facility, and Grand Forks’ first assisted living development for lower-income seniors and individuals living with disabilities.
September 15, 2006
$4-MILLION HOUSING EXPANSION FOR FAMILIES FLEEING ABUSE, VancouverOpening the newly expanded Salvation Army Kate Booth House, a 22-bed transition house for women and children.
September 07, 2006
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREATED FROM FORMER DRUG HOUSE, VictoriaA newly renovated former drug house opened today, offering a unique blend of housing and support services for a homeless family and single parents whose children have left home, and who find themselves at risk of homelessness.
August 18, 2006
PROVINCE FUNDS MENTAL ILLNESS HOUSING UNITS, Victoria$4.3 million for 45 units at Mike Gidora Place, a safe and supportive housing facility to help people with mental illness or addictions lead more stable and productive lives.
August 08, 2006
PROVINCE FUNDS ASSISTED LIVING FOR ABORIGINAL SENIORS, ChilliwackA new $4.5-million assisted living development has begun construction on the Coqualeetza site near Chilliwack. The Elders Assisted Living Facility will create 15 new assisted living units, the first-ever assisted living homes for Aboriginal elders.
July 27, 2006
NON-PROFIT SOCIETY TO DEVELOP SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, KelownaThe John Howard Society of the Central and South Okanagan selected to develop the 30-unit supportive housing complex to be built at 1436 St. Paul Street.
July 26, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS TO BENEFIT SENIORS, VancouverOpening of the Baptist Housing Society of B.C.’s Clarendon Court, a $13.2-million assisted living development with 56 new homes for Vancouver seniors.
July 21, 2006
PROVINCE, LOCAL COMPANY AID INDONESIAN TSUNAMI RELIEFThe Province is supporting a groundbreaking project that will see up to 3,000 homes sent to a region of Indonesia affected by the 2004 tsunami disaster.
July 19, 2006
REDESIGN OF ASSISTED LIVING UNITS NEARS COMPLETION, RevelstokeThe redesign of the 11-unit assisted living development adjacent to Moberly Manor is nearly complete, and construction is expected to begin by the end of August, with an estimated completion in spring 2007.
July 17, 2006
60 AFFORDABLE ASSISTED LIVING UNITS FOR ISLAND SENIORS, LangfordA new $8.8-million assisted living residence in Langford was announced today as federal, provincial, and civic representatives joined members of the M’akola Housing Society to help celebrate the official opening of Jesken Aerie, which will provide 60 affordable apartments with support services for Aboriginal elders and non-Aboriginal seniors.
July 14, 2006
RETIREMENT CENTRE $5.2M CONVERSION COMPLETE, PentictonThe official opening of Chestnut Place, a new 33-unit seniors’ assisted living complex created through the revitalization of the Penticton Retirement Centre.
July 12, 2006
HERITAGE HOME FOR YOUNG MENTAL HEALTH CLIENTS OPENS, VancouverWatson House, an eight-bedroom restored heritage home, opened its doors today to young adults who are living with a mental illness.
July 06, 2006
KINSMEN RETIREMENT CENTRE OPENS ASSISTED LIVING HOMES, DeltaDelta seniors have more affordable housing and care options with the addition of a $6.4-million assisted living complex to the Kinsmen Retirement Centre in Tsawwassen.
July 04, 2006
$28,000 FOR NEW EMERGENCY SHELTER BEDS, AbbotsfordThe Province is providing $28,000 for 10 new year-round emergency shelter beds in Abbotsford, and is committed to working with local community groups on long-term solutions to address homelessness in the Fraser Valley.
June 23, 2006
76 NEW ASSISTED LIVING HOMES FOR SENIORS, KamloopsOfficial opening of Bedford Manor, a new $9.7-million development that provides affordable apartments and support services for seniors.
June 22, 2006
NEW SUPPORTIVE SENIORS’ HOUSING, LangfordThe grand opening of the Alexander Mackie Lodge, a 75-unit, supportive seniors’ living development in Langford.
June 22, 2006
NEW HOUSING OPTION FOR SENIORS, VanderhoofThe Province is funding the first subsidized assisted living units in Vanderhoof, creating a new affordable housing option that will allow area seniors to live independently while having access to a variety of services.
June 20, 2006
CANADA-B.C. SOCIAL HOUSING AGREEMENT SIGNEDAn agreement to transfer the administration of social housing resources from the Government of Canada to the Government of British Columbia.
June 12, 2006
OUR PLACE BREAKS GROUND, VictoriaConstruction is underway for Our Place, a new $14-million development aimed at helping Victoria’s homeless and adults in crisis.
June 10, 2006
ASSISTED LIVING HOMES TO BENEFIT SENIORS, AbbotsfordOpening 95 new assisted living apartments at Menno Terrace East.
June 09, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING TO BENEFIT SENIORS, ChilliwackThe opening of 48 new assisted living apartments and the completion of the first phase of the Cascades development in Chilliwack.
June 09, 2006
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR SENIORS, Port AlberniBeginning of construction on the Alberni Valley Assisted Living Society’s new $6.45 million 26-unit development.
June 07, 2006
40 NEW SUBSIDIZED ASSISTED LIVING UNITS, BurnabyThe Province will provide more than $800,000 annually to fund 40 newly converted assisted living units at Courtyard Terrace.
June 03, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS FOR SENIORS, Fort St. JohnA groundbreaking ceremony was held today for Heritage Manor II, a $5.8-million development that will provide 24 new assisted-living units for Fort St John seniors. The three-story structure will be built adjacent to the existing Heritage Manor, with federal, provincial and local partners providing funding.
June 02, 2006
AFFORDABLE SENIORS HOUSING FOR NORTH VANCOUVERA new $4.9-million seniors’ housing development in North Vancouver officially broke ground today.
June 02, 2006
CHANGES HELP VIABILITY OF MANUFACTURED HOME PARKSThe Province has amended the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation to make the formula for allowable rent increases consistent with the Residential Tenancy Act, which applies to all other rental accommodation in B.C.
June 01, 2006
$300,000 TO SUPPORT HOMELESS OUTREACH PROJECT, VancouverThe Vancouver Homeless Outreach Project has received a $300,000 grant from the Province, allowing the Downtown Eastside pilot project to continue for another year and expand into other areas of the city.
May 30, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS TO BENEFIT SENIORS, LangleyGroundbreaking for Langley Seniors Village, a 120-unit housing development that will provide seniors in the growing township of Langley with a greater range of housing and personal care choices.
May 29, 2006
MORE SENIORS HELPED BY EXPANDED HOUSING ASSISTANCEMore British Columbia seniors will be able to remain independent and in their own homes thanks to another expansion of the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program.
May 27, 2006
VILLAGE SHELTER TO BENEFIT YOUTH, Prince GeorgeA newly renovated shelter for youth at risk was officially opened today by the Prince George Native Friendship Centre Society, along with federal, provincial and community partners.
May 26, 2006
NEW EMERGENCY SHELTER OPENS, Fort St. JohnA $1.01-million addition to the Salvation Army Fort St. John Care and Share Centre officially opened its doors today. Dignitaries, funding partners and community members were on hand to celebrate the 20 new emergency shelter beds that will help the homeless and families in crisis.
May 23, 2006
ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCED, SmithersOfficial groundbreaking of The Meadows, a new $4.15-million assisted living development for seniors.
May 19, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING HOMES OPEN IN CHINATOWN, VancouverOpening of Harmony House, a condominium development providing 33 new assisted living homes for seniors in Chinatown.
May 15, 2006
$50,000 FOR MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, Queen CharlotteThe Queen Charlotte Heritage Housing Society received a $50,000 grant from the Province to acquire and renovate three homes, creating more affordable housing options for low-income families.
May 12, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS FOR SENIORS, AshcroftProvincial and community funding partners gathered today to break ground for a new $3-million facility that will provide 10 assisted living units for Ashcroft seniors.
May 05, 2006
SENIORS TO BENEFIT FROM ASSISTED LIVING, BurnabyThe completion of Seton Villa’s $4.5-million conversion, which includes 28 affordable, assisted living units for seniors.
May 04, 2006
FIRST ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY OPENS TODAY, NelsonOpening of Mountain Lake Seniors Community, a development offering assisted living units and residential care for Nelson residents.
April 29, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS FOR SENIORS, BarriereGroundbreaking on a new 10-unit, $3-million assisted living facility that will provide Barriere seniors with more affordable housing options.
April 26, 2006
DISPUTE RESOLUTION EASIER FOR ASSISTED LIVING TENANTSSupportive housing and assisted living facilities will now be covered under the Residential Tenancy Act, providing more protection for seniors and people with disabilities Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman said today.
April 21, 2006
PROVINCE INVESTING IN AFFORDABLE SENIORS’ HOUSING, VancouverBeggining of construction on 89 provincially subsidized seniors’ apartments at Beulah Gardens in East Vancouver.
April 21, 2006
WESTBANK LIONS OPENS 40 ASSISTED LIVING UNITS, WestbankThe official opening of Westbank Lions Manor, a new $6.5-million development that provides affordable apartments and support services for seniors, was announced at a ceremony attended by federal, provincial and community funding partners.
April 20, 2006
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS FOR SENIORS, RichmondFederal, provincial and community funding partners, including the S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Multi-Level Care Society, celebrated the start of construction of a new $15.5-million facility with 50 assisted living units.
April 11, 2006
NEW CENTRE BRINGS HOPE TO THE HOMELESS, NanaimoA new $4.2-million housing development aimed at helping Nanaimo’s homeless and families in crisis is officially underway following a celebration-of-construction ceremony held today with federal, provincial and local representatives.
March 30, 2006
SENIORS’ HOUSING HEALTH COMPLEX OPENS, VictoriaThe Hillside Terrace and the Hillside Seniors’ Health Centre, a new $15.08-million seniors’ housing health complex, opened today in Victoria, providing seniors with affordable housing, health-care services and a caregiver respite hotel.
January 30, 2006
PROVINCE INVESTING IN AFFORDABLE SENIORS’ HOUSING, VictoriaThe Province is providing financial support for the redevelopment of the Marrion Gardens seniors’ housing complex and will provide rent supplements for a number of the new units in order to make them affordable for local seniors.
January 24, 2006
SUBSIDIZED ASSISTED LIVING TO BENEFIT SENIORS, RichmondForty assisted living units at Courtyard Gardens will receive rent supplements to help bridge the gap between the market rent and what some tenants can afford.
January 17, 2006
SENIORS HOUSING UNDER CONSTRUCTION, ChemainusConstruction officially began today on a new 16-apartment, $4.4-million, subsidized assisted living development for Chemainus seniors, part of a partnership between the Province, the Vancouver Island Health Authority and the Chemainus Health Care Foundation.
