Nearly 100 new rental homes are coming for middle-income individuals, couples and families in Nelson and Fernie through BC Builds housing projects.

People who are vulnerable and have low incomes will be supported with nearly $150,000 in government funding for local poverty-reduction projects in the Kootenays.

The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the North Shore Inn in Nelson to provide 30 homes with supports for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

A new apartment building with 39 new one-bedroom rental units designed to be affordable for members of the local workforce is now open in Nelson.

Families, seniors and people with disabilities with low to moderate incomes in Nelson are moving into 43 affordable rental homes, with the first affordable housing project opening in the community in almost 15 years.

A former motel site will soon make way for 47 new affordable homes for seniors, adults with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness in Nelson.

Forty-three new affordable rental homes will provide a safe, caring environment where families can raise their children and seniors can age in their community.

As part of its rural development mandate, the Government of British Columbia is providing over $103,000 for cultural, social and infrastructure projects in the Kootenay region, Nelson-Creston MLA Michelle Mungall and Kootenay-West MLA Katrine Conroy announced today.

The Nelson and District Youth Centre has always benefitted from the profits raised through the operation of the Nelson City Campground, a social enterprise aiding local youth.