BC Gov News

SAFER improved, top-up benefit coming for people on rental assistance

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 9:15 AM

Improvements to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) program and a one-time rental benefit of $430 will bring relief for families and seniors with low incomes who are receiving a rent subsidy through the Rental Assistance Program (RAP) and SAFER program.

Flipping tax means more homes for families, not speculators

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 2:30 PM

B.C. is taking action to target housing speculation to make sure more people can find an affordable home in the communities where they live and work.

New zoning, amenities, tenant protections support people, create livable communities

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 1:56 PM

New measures are coming that will improve the ability of local governments to build more affordable, livable communities for people and help tenants facing eviction from redevelopment.

BC Hydro issues call for new clean electricity to power B.C.’s future

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 12:15 PM

Graphic with image showing adult and child walking into home, and an EV plugged in in the foreground.

BC Hydro has launched a call for power to ensure that people and businesses will have the clean, affordable electricity needed to power B.C.’s growing economy and create jobs throughout the province.

More protections for renters, parents, landlords, families

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024 10:40 AM

More protection for renters, new parents, families and landlords

The Province is taking action to support renters and landlords who play by the rules by amending legislation to better protect people from bad-faith evictions, eliminate rent increases when a child is added to a household and resolve rental disputes faster.

Premier’s, attorney general’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

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Thursday, March 21, 2024 7:30 AM

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination:

Province supports more school improvements

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Monday, March 18, 2024 2:30 PM

Schools throughout B.C. will get a boost now that more funding is available for upgrades.

Transit-oriented area manual updated for local governments, development sector

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Friday, March 8, 2024 11:45 AM

The Province has updated the Provincial Policy Manual: Transit-Oriented Areas (TOA manual) to ensure local governments are supported in delivering the housing and amenities people need in areas near transit hubs.