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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.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:05 PM
The Province is taking action to make sure new short-term rental rules will continue to provide more long-term homes for people, while helping ensure certain existing strata hotels and motels will be able to continue providing overnight accommodation.
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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.
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Friday, February 23, 2024 10:45 AM
A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been formalized between the Province and the City of Victoria to co-ordinate rapid supports for people experiencing homelessness in the community.
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Friday, February 16, 2024 12:15 PM
Members of the Songhees Nation will soon have access to new affordable rental housing with construction underway on 66 below-market homes on Songhees Nation land.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:15 PM
More renters with low to moderate incomes will be able to get financial support as the Province provides additional funding to BC Rent Bank to help people sustain their housing when faced with an unanticipated financial challenge.
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 1:00 PM
More affordable housing options are on the way for people in B.C. as eligibility for the upcoming Secondary Suites Incentive Program (SSIP) is being expanded to 15 regional districts.
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Friday, January 26, 2024 8:45 AM
The Province has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a response from consultants with expertise in building design, engineering, and fire and life safety to better understand the potential for single egress stair (SES) designs in B.C. buildings.
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Thursday, January 18, 2024 12:07 PM
Changes to the Residential Tenancy Regulation (RTR) will provide increased safety for staff and tenants living in supportive housing.
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Thursday, December 14, 2023 3:00 PM
An innovative approach to data collection and reporting is helping government better understand the underlying factors that lead to homelessness and better support people in finding stable housing and services that meet their needs.
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