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.

Up to 300 low-income co-op households will benefit from the B.C. government’s $2 million in assistance to make their homes more affordable. This funding will bridge the shortfall resulting from expired federal operating agreements.

The British Columbia government will provide approximately $1.6 million this winter to fund close to 1,000 extreme weather shelter spaces to ensure those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness have access to a safe and warm place to stay during nights of severe weather.

The B.C. government is funding 45 extreme weather shelter spaces across North Vancouver this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

The B.C. government is funding five extreme weather shelter spaces in Hope this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

The B.C. government is funding 10 extreme weather shelter spaces in Merritt this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

The B.C. government is funding 15 extreme weather shelter spaces in Squamish this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

The B.C. government is funding 10 extreme weather shelter spaces in Quesnel this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

The B.C. government is funding 15 extreme weather shelter spaces in Courtenay this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.