December 19, 2007
$1M FOR WOMEN’S TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, Maple Ridge
The Province has invested $1 million in two Maple Ridge properties that the InnerVisions Recovery Society uses to provide transitional housing for women in recovery from addictions.
December 05, 2007
PROVINCE SUPPORTS 1,398 HOUSING UNITS, Comox Valley
1,398 social housing units will remain available to residents in the Courtenay/Comox area.
December 04, 2007
PROVINCE SUPPORTS 1,700 SOCIAL HOUSING UNITS, Nanaimo
1,700 social housing units will remain available to residents in the City of Nanaimo.
November 29, 2007
PROVINCE GIVES $2M FOR BURN SURVIVORS’ HOUSING
A grant from the Province’s Housing Endowment Fund is awarded to the BC Professional Fire Fighters’ Burn Fund Building, with eight units to accommodate burn survivors and their families during treatment periods.
November 23, 2007
NON-PROFIT OPERATORS SOUGHT FOR HOUSING SITES, Vancouver
Non-profit societies are invited to submit proposals to develop and operate social and supportive housing developments in Vancouver.
November 17, 2007
SURREY TRANSITION HOUSING SAVED FROM CLOSURE, Surrey
Launching Pad Recovery House, a transition house for homeless individuals in recovery from addictions, once in jeopardy of closing its doors, held an official ribbon-cutting ceremony with provincial and community partners to celebrate the purchase of the residence.
November 16, 2007
MORE HOUSING OPTIONS CREATED FOR VERNON SENIORS, Vernon
Federal, provincial, and community partners gathered today to celebrate a new $9.4-million assisted living development, as part of a campus of care for Vernon seniors.
November 14, 2007
PROVINCE IMPROVES PROTECTION FOR NEW HOME BUYERS
Amendments to the Homeowner Protection Act to increase protection for buyers of new homes in B.C. will come into effect on Nov. 19, Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced.
November 09, 2007
AFFORDABLE SENIORS’ HOUSING OPENS, Port Coquitlam
The official opening of Hawthorne Assisted Living’s 70 apartments for seniors and the completion of Port Coquitlam’s first campus of care.
November 07, 2007
PROPOSAL TO EXPEDITE NEW SOCIAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, Vancouver
The Province and the City of Vancouver will expedite approval of up to 1,200 new social and supportive housing units on 12 city-owned sites.
November 05, 2007
PROVINCE INVESTS $600K TO EXPAND GREEN SOCIAL HOUSING, Vancouver
VANCOUVER – The provincial government is investing $600,000 to expand a successful pilot project that will add energy efficiency features to 90 more social housing developments, Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources Richard Neufeld and Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced.
November 02, 2007
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS PURCHASED, North Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER – Chesterfield House, a 16-unit apartment building in North Vancouver, has been purchased through a unique partnership with the Province, Marineview Housing Society, and the City of North Vancouver to provide safe, affordable housing for mental health clients and to assist with their recovery and integration into the community.
October 29, 2007
NON-PROFIT OPERATORS SELECTED FOR SRO HOTEL BUILDINGS, Vancouver
People in the Downtown Eastside will have better links to support services and more stable housing with the selection of 10 non-profit organizations to operate the single room occupancy (SRO) hotels purchased this year by the Province.
October 26, 2007
$7M SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT OPENS, Vancouver
A new $7-million supportive housing apartment building officially opened in Vancouver today, providing help for people with mental health and addiction issues.
October 23, 2007
PROVINCE SEEKS PROPOSALS TO UPGRADE HOUSING FOR SENIORS
The Province is asking non-profit housing societies to submit proposals to upgrade approximately 300 non-profit housing units through the new Seniors’ Supportive Housing program.
October 20, 2007
MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CREATED, Victoria
An existing apartment building has been converted to co-operative housing for low-income families and individuals.
October 19, 2007
NEW WORKSHOP GIVES LANDLORDS INFORMATION, ADVICE
Residential landlords will have access to expert information and advice during a one-day workshop co-hosted by the Residential Tenancy Branch and the Rental Owners and Managers Society of B.C.
October 12, 2007
AFFORDABLE SENIORS’ HOUSING OPENS, North Vancouver
A new seniors’ housing development in North Vancouver officially opened today.
October 12, 2007
Shelter Services Receive Funding.
October 12, 2007
New funding to expand homeless outreach
October 12, 2007
FUNDING FOR HOMELESS OUTREACH & SHELTER, Cambell River
Annual funding of $70,000 will establish homeless outreach services in Campbell River, and the Ocean Crest emergency shelter will also benefit from additional funding.
October 12, 2007
PROVINCE EXPANDS HOMELESS SHELTERS, HOUSING SUPPORTS
VANCOUVER – On the first anniversary of B.C.’s Housing Matters strategy, Premier Gordon Campbell and Housing Minister Rich Coleman today announced new and expanded measures to help break the cycle of homelessness with an added $41 million.
October 09, 2007
NEW SUPPORTIVE HOUSING MARKS ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITIES DAY, Vancouver
Opening of The Finale, seven units of independent housing with supports for people with disabilities.
September 22, 2007
NEW ASSISTED LIVING HOMES FOR SENIORS IN THE NORTH, Kitimat
Seniors in the North now have access to more housing and health options after today’s official opening of Delta King Place, a new $4.7-million, 15-unit assisted living development for seniors and persons with disabilities.
September 22, 2007
AFFORDABLE SENIORS HOUSING OPENS, Lake Country
Official opening of Blue Heron Villa, a $6-million, 25-unit assisted living development for seniors and persons with disabilities.
September 21, 2007
NEW ASSISTED LIVING HOMES OPEN FOR SENIORS, Richmond
Opening of a new $15.5-million facility with 50 assisted living units.
September 14, 2007
ASSISTED LIVING UNITS OPEN, Fort St. John
Official opening of Heritage Manor II, a new $6.2-million, 24-unit assisted living development for seniors.
September 14, 2007
ASSISTED LIVING UNITS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, Sicamous
The Manor, a new $5.5-million development, will provide 12 assisted living units for Sicamous seniors – a first for the community.
September 14, 2007
PROPOSALS INVITED, LITTLE MOUNTAIN REDEVELOPMENT, Vancouver
Minister Rich Coleman launched the formal process to select a private-sector partner for the redevelopment of Vancouver’s oldest public housing development.
September 12, 2007
NEW WORKSHOP GIVES LANDLORDS INFORMATION, ADVICE
Residential landlords in the Comox Valley will have access to expert information and advice during a one-day workshop co-hosted by the Residential Tenancy Branch and the Rental Owners and Managers Society of B.C.
September 07, 2007
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS TO BENEFIT SENIORS, Kimberley
Official opening of Garden View Village, an assisted living seniors’ development with 13 subsidized units and 21 units of subsidized seniors’ housing in the neighbouring Garden View Lodge.
September 06, 2007
ASSISTED LIVING UNITS OPEN TO BENEFIT SENIORS, Victoria
Opening of Marrion Village, a new seniors’ housing development with 38 subsidized assisted living units, along with market housing units.
August 21, 2007
HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES BEGINS, Surrey
A new $7.3-million development, which will provide 20 units of assisted living for young adults with disabilities, is under construction.
August 16, 2007
PROVINCE PURCHASES WHISTLER INN FOR $1.2 MILLION, Kamloops
The 28-unit Whistler Inn in downtown Kamloops was purchased for $1.2 million in order to protect this affordable housing stock for those in need.
August 10, 2007
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR FAMILIES BREAKS GROUND, Victoria
Official groundbreaking on a five-unit townhouse development for low-income families and individuals with disabilities.
August 02, 2007
Funding for Homeless Outreach Programs
August 02, 2007
HOMELESS OUTREACH PROGRAM EXPANDS
VICTORIA – The Province’s Homeless Outreach Program is expanding its services, adding outreach projects in nine communities operated primarily by the Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division (CMHA BC), Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced today.
July 27, 2007
FIRST ASSISTED LIVING DEVELOPMENTS, Haida Gwaii
Construction is underway on a $1.8-million, four-unit development in Queen Charlotte City and a $1-million, four-unit development in Masset that will provide the first units of assisted living for seniors and young adults with disabilities on Haida Gwaii.
July 26, 2007
STÓ:LÔ CELEBRATE ASSISTED LIVING HOUSING FOR ELDERS, Chilliwack
The official opening of Stó:lô Elders Lodge - 15 new assisted living units for seniors and persons with disabilities.
July 25, 2007
292 NEW OFF-RESERVE ABORIGINAL HOUSING UNITS ANNOUNCED
More than $50 million will create 292 housing units in 10 communities across the province under the Aboriginal Housing Initiative.
July 25, 2007
AMENDMENT STRENGTHENS MANUFACTURED HOME PARKS
An amendment to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation will enable landlords to recover increases in the cost of property taxes and utilities.
July 25, 2007
$5.4M FOR NEW ABORIGINAL HOUSING, Williams Lake
Local Aboriginal women, youth and elders will benefit from 36 new local housing units funded through the Province’s Aboriginal Housing Initiative.
July 09, 2007
ARTS COMMUNITY WELCOMES HOUSING, Vancouver
Official opening of The Performing Arts Lodge, a $20.7-million, 111-unit, mixed-income housing project for seniors and people with disabilities in the professional performing arts.
June 22, 2007
$4.3-MILLION HOUSING FOR SENIORS OPENS, Smithers
Seniors and adults with disabilities in the North now have access to more housing and health options after today’s official opening of The Meadows, a new $4.3-million, 14-unit assisted living development.
June 22, 2007
SENIORS HOUSING and CAMPUS OF CARE CELEBRATED, Summerland
Okanagan seniors have increased access to subsidized housing and care services through the Summerland Seniors Village, a new 144-unit campus of care.
June 19, 2007
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS OPEN, Victoria
Official opening of The Cridge Village Seniors’ Centre, 77 new assisted living homes for Victoria seniors.
June 18, 2007
$18M ASSISTED LIVING BUILDING COMPLETES CAMPUS OF CARE, Abbotsford
Official opening of the Tabor Home Society’s new $18-million, 104-unit assisted living development in Abbotsford.
June 18, 2007
NEW CAMPUS OF CARE FOR SENIORS, North Vancouver
Opening, Lynn Valley Care Centre will provide 14 new assisted living units and 50 replacement residential care beds for seniors.
June 15, 2007
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS OPEN, Ashcroft
Opening of the Thompson View Manor Society’s Thompson View Lodge, a $4-million, 10-unit assisted living development for seniors and persons with disabilities.
June 15, 2007
$6.5 MILLION SENIORS’ HOUSING OPENS, Port Alberni
Official opening of Heritage Place, a new $6.52-million, 26-unit assisted living development.
June 14, 2007
$1.3M TO REOPEN WOMEN’S HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE, Vancouver
The Vivian has officially reopened to provide 24-units of housing for homeless women and women at risk of homelessness.
June 02, 2007
$4.4M SENIORS’ HOUSING COMPLEX OPENS, Chemainus
Official opening of The Steeples, a new housing complex that will provide 16 assisted living units for seniors.
June 01, 2007
NEW SHELTER OFFERS HOPE FOR THE HOMELESS, Nanaimo
Official opening of the Salvation Army’s New Hope Centre, a new $4.2-million housing development aimed at helping Nanaimo’s homeless and families in crisis.
June 01, 2007
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BREAKS GROUND, Salt Spring Island
Groundbreaking of a new $4.9-million housing development for individuals and families at risk of homelessness, and people with mental health issues.
May 29, 2007
ASSISTED LIVING APARTMENTS OPEN, Barriere
Opening of a new, 10-unit, $3.7 million addition to the Yellowhead Pioneer Lodge Residence.
May 25, 2007
SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR ABUSED WOMEN OPENS, Victoria
Mature women who have left abusive relationships now have more options for safe and affordable supportive housing with the opening of the Victoria Women’s Transition House Society’s 23-unit Harrison Place.
May 24, 2007
NEW ASSISTED LIVING UNITS BENEFIT SENIORS, Houston
Opening of five units of assisted living at the Houston Lions Senior Citizens Home Society’s Cottonwood Manor.
May 24, 2007
30 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING UNITS TO HELP HOMELESS, Kelowna
Construction will begin on Cardington Apartments, a new 30-unit, $6.75-million supportive housing development for homeless adults with mental health and addictions issues, following an official groundbreaking ceremony today.
May 24, 2007
$2 MILLION HOUSING FOR SENIORS OPENS, Nakusp
Seniors in the Interior now have access to more housing and health options after today’s official opening of Halcyon House, a newly converted, $2-million assisted living development.
May 23, 2007
OZANAM HOUSE OPENS TO HELP HOMELESS, Kelowna
Ozanam House, a $1.4-million, 18-bed transition house for homeless individuals in recovery from addictions, has officially opened to help Kelowna residents in need.
May 23, 2007
NON-PROFIT SOCIETY TO OPERATE FRIENDSHIP LODGE, Prince George
The Prince George Native Friendship Centre Society has been selected to operate a 30-unit supportive housing apartment complex proposed for 1656 Queensway.
May 23, 2007
NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPENS FOR SENIORS, Vancouver
A new $17.2-million housing development officially opened in the Champlain Heights area of Vancouver, providing 57 subsidized assisted living apartments.
May 22, 2007
$8M SENIORS’ HOUSING COMPLEX OPENS, Powell River
Official opening of Kiwanis Garden Manor, a new $8-million housing development that will provide 40 assisted living units.
May 18, 2007
87 UNITS BEING BUILT DOWNTOWN TO HELP HOMELESS, Vancouver
Construction has begun on an 87-unit, $17.7-million supportive housing development that will help people at risk of homelessness and those recovering from alcohol and drug dependencies.
May 11, 2007
NEW CAMPUS OF CARE OPENS, Qualicum Beach
Opening of the new, 227-unit Gardens at Qualicum Beach campus of care.
May 04, 2007
YWCA SELECTED TO DEVELOP PROPOSAL, Coquitlam
The YWCA of Vancouver has been selected as the successful proponent from the proposal call for Coquitlam.
May 04, 2007
VANCOUVER HOTEL PURCHASE PRICES AVAILABLE, Vancouver
The Province announced the purchase of 10 Single Room Occupancy (SRO) hotels with 595 rooms in Vancouver on April 3, 2007. These hotels were purchased to preserve and upgrade an important source of affordable housing stock in Vancouver for people at risk of homelessness.
April 27, 2007
ASSISTED LIVING PROPONENT ANNOUNCED, Burnaby
Swedish Canadian Rest Home Association and the ScandiaCare Society will provide 27 new subsidized assisted living units in Burnaby.
April 26, 2007
PROVINCE IMPROVES PROTECTION FOR NEW HOME BUYERS
Amendments to the Homeowner Protection Act introduced today will increase protection for people buying new homes in B.C., Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced.
April 21, 2007
NEW SUBSIDIZED ASSISTED LIVING UNITS OPEN, Hazelton
Skeena Place, the new $1.9-million seniors’ development in Hazelton, officially opened its doors today.
April 20, 2007
NEW SENIORS’ SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, Naramata
Opening of Naramata House, a $750,000 seniors’ supportive living development.
April 10, 2007
ASSISTED LIVING FOR SOUTH ASIAN SENIORS OPENS, Surrey
Opening of the Progressive Intercultural Community Services Society’s (PICS) Guru Nanak Niwas Assisted Living project, a $13.4-million, 72-unit assisted living development designed for South Asian seniors – a first for British Columbia.
April 10, 2007
$3.5-MILLION HOUSING FOR SENIORS OPENS, Ucluelet
More housing and health options after the official opening of Forest Glen, a new $3.5-million assisted living and supportive housing development.
April 03, 2007
PROVINCE TO PROTECT 996 AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
The Province is funding 996 more units of supportive housing to reduce homelessness.
April 03, 2007
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS PROTECTED, Victoria
The Province has invested $6 million to protect 76 units of supporting housing to reduce homelessness in Victoria.
April 02, 2007
$10.8M SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPENS, Campbell River
Completion of Ironwood Place, a new $10.8-million assisted living development that will provide 54 new units for seniors and adults with disabilities.
March 23, 2007
$19.7-MILLION CAMPUS OF CARE OPENS, Gibsons
Opening of Good Samaritan Canada’s Christenson Village, a $19.7-million seniors’ assisted living and complex care development.
March 15, 2007
CALL FOR PROPOSALS FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, Prince George
Province inviting non-profit societies to submit proposals to provide support services for up to 30 units of affordable housing at a provincially owned site at 1656 Queensway in Prince George.
March 08, 2007
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON AYRE MANOR LODGE, Sooke
Official groundbreaking of the Sooke Elderly Citizens’ Housing Society’s Ayre Manor Lodge, a new $16-million, 57-bed and unit elderly care development in Sooke.
March 02, 2007
NEW HOME FOR CHILDREN IN CARE OPENS, Vancouver
Francis House, a new five-bedroom residential group home for behaviourally and emotionally challenged teens in provincial care, has officially opened.
March 02, 2007
ECO-FRIENDLY GROUP HOME FOR SENIORS OPENS, Victoria
A new $650,000 five-bed residential facility designed for seniors with disabilities has opened in Victoria. It is the first eco-friendly designed group home built on Vancouver Island.
March 02, 2007
NEW, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR OFF-RESERVE ABORIGINALS
A proposal call to establish new off-reserve Aboriginal housing was issued today.
March 01, 2007
NEW RENT ASSISTANCE FUNDING FOR WORKING FAMILIES
Low-income working families across B.C. will benefit from new measures that will increase the amount of assistance provided under the Rental Assistance Program.
February 23, 2007
Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced provincial homelessness funding for a number of projects in BC Communities.
February 23, 2007
$53,000 TO DEVELOP ABORIGINAL HOUSING PLANS, Vernon
VERNON – Okanagan-Vernon MLA Tom Christensen presented cheques totalling $53,000 to two local Aboriginal groups working to develop affordable and supportive housing for families and youth.
February 23, 2007
TRANSITION HOME FOR YOUTH OPENS, in Victoria
Male youth with or recovering from addiction issues have a new resource on Vancouver Island, with the opening of The Salvation Army Beacon of Hope House.
February 23, 2007
758 NEW HOUSING UNITS TO HELP PREVENT HOMELESSNESS
The Province is committing $196 million to create 758 supportive housing units across British Columbia, providing those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness with greater access to safe and secure housing.
February 21, 2007
NEW PROGRAM HELPS ADDICTS RECOVER IN FRASER REGION
The Province is starting a new drug and alcohol addiction recovery program that will provide 26 units of housing and support services.
February 07, 2007
85 NEW UNITS TO REDUCE DOWNTOWN EASTSIDE HOMELESSNESS, Vancouver
The Salvation Army Grace Mansion, an $11-million transition housing development in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside with 85 units for people who are at risk of homelessness, was officially opened today.
January 26, 2007
$5.4M COMPLETES SENIORS’ CAMPUS OF CARE, Parksville
Completion of Cokely Manor, a $5.4-million facility conversion and upgrade that provides 30 affordable assisted living units for Parksville area seniors.
January 26, 2007
NEW CAMPUS OF CARE BREAKS GROUND, Surrey
Official groundbreaking of Rosemary Heights Seniors Village, a new 151-unit campus of care in Surrey, scheduled to be completed in February 2008.
January 22, 2007
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPENS FOR VICTORIA FAMILIES IN NEED, Victoria
The Cornerstone Project officially opened its doors today, offering support services and affordable housing for families with children and youth at risk.
