Families and individuals with low incomes will soon have access to more affordable housing options when construction is complete on a new apartment-style building in central Penticton.

Families and individuals with low incomes will benefit from new affordable rental housing in Greater Victoria, thanks to an agreement between the provincial government and the Capital Regional District (CRD).

The B.C. government is providing $510,000 to keep My Place temporary shelter in Victoria open for an additional five months, until Sept. 30, 2016.

The B.C. government has committed $960,000 to keep the Boulevard Winter Shelter in Surrey open until April 30, 2017.

People in need of shelter in Campbell River will continue to have a safe, warm place to stay until the end of June 2016.

The B.C. government has issued a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to partner with municipalities, non-profit housing providers, community groups and the private sector to facilitate the creation of affordable rental housing for low-to-moderate-income households in communities throughout British Columbia.

The B.C. government recognizes the need for a long-term low barrier shelter and housing facility in the City of Maple Ridge and will provide approximately $15 million in capital and operating funding for a permanent facility once an appropriate location is determined.

Men struggling with homelessness in Abbotsford soon will have access to 30 new supportive homes with the start of construction for a supportive housing development on Gladys Ave.

New requirements for home inspectors will give consumers increased confidence when they purchase a home.

The B.C. government is providing $270,000 to allow the 40-bed temporary shelter in Maple Ridge to remain open until the end of June 2016.