If you’re entering the market to buy your first home, the B.C. government is launching a new program to partner with you on the down payment for your mortgage, Premier Christy Clark announced today.

Following several discussions with community members, service providers, and Maple Ridge MLAs Marc Dalton and Doug Bing, the B.C. government has presented a four-point plan to the City of Maple Ridge to help address homelessness in the community.

As cooler weather moves in throughout the province, communities have almost 1,000 extreme weather shelter beds ready to be activated if conditions threaten the health and safety of homeless individuals.

People at risk of homelessness, including those who are Aboriginal, will soon have access to more than 30 new units of affordable housing in Courtenay.

Provincial funding of $5.1 million will bring over 60 new affordable homes for low-to moderate-income families and seniors at two new housing developments in Prince George.

Seniors in need of affordable rental housing in Quesnel will soon have access to 68 new units of affordable housing.

People with developmental disabilities in Burnaby will soon have access to nine new units of affordable housing.

B.C.’s strong economy means British Columbian families in need of affordable rental housing will soon have access to close to 2,900 new units of housing, thanks to the B.C. government’s funding commitment of $516 million toward the 68 projects announced.

Seniors in Clearwater will soon have access to 26 new units of affordable housing.