The Province is supporting local governments to build more housing for people faster with funding to help them meet new provincial legislative requirements.

Homeowners in designated taxable municipalities covered by the speculation and vacancy tax will soon receive their annual declaration letters, as part of the Province’s work to fight real estate speculation and deliver more homes to people.

People are urged to prepare for extremely cold weather and snow in many communities across British Columbia, starting today and lasting into early next week.

New data released by BC Housing shows for the second consecutive year, a record number of purpose-built rental homes were registered in British Columbia, approximately 30% more than in 2022.

After a warm start to winter across much of the province, British Columbians are encouraged to prepare for colder weather and winter road conditions in the days and weeks ahead.