Construction will soon begin on 37 new homes for Indigenous individuals, families and seniors in Smithers.

Seniors in Saanich are moving into 100 new affordable rental homes with the completion of the Linwood Court redevelopment.

A combined 211 supportive homes and shelter spaces are underway or will be preserved for people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside as part of the Province’s contributions to the landmark Harbour Light redevelopment.

Six initiatives spearheaded by non-profit organizations will receive a total of $250,000 to promote and strengthen French language services in the province.

From Saulteau First Nations: https://www.saulteau.com/cultural-centre/sfn-cultural-centre-grande-opening-a-success/

From Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/07/upgrades-to-brennan-park-recreation-centre-and-squamish-river-dike-in-squamish.html

More than 17,000 homes will be built in areas with the greatest housing needs as housing targets have been established in the third set of priority communities in the province.

From Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA): https://mailchi.mp/sorca/1wygjqs37c-1126040?e=%5bUNIQID%5d

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths through June 2024:

At least 1,158 British Columbians have lost their lives to unregulated drug toxicity in the first half of 2024, according to preliminary data from the BC Coroners Service (BCCS).