Seniors and people with disabilities in New Hazelton are benefiting from increased access to affordable housing at Roche View Lodge, after 10 units funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners, were added to the existing building.

The B.C. Government will provide up to $1.5 million this winter to help more than 80 communities make additional shelter spaces available for those who are homeless when cold weather threatens the safety and health of individuals.

The province will fund more than 550 extreme weather shelter spaces across Metro Vancouver this winter to increase emergency shelter space when extreme weather conditions threaten the safety and health of individuals.

The Province will fund more than 150 extreme weather spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to increase emergency shelter space when extreme weather conditions threaten safety and health.

Wagner Hills Farm Society's House of Hope Centre has officially opened to provide 10 beds and support service space for women overcoming addictions in Langley.

Aboriginal foster families, youth transitioning out of foster care and low-income families now have access to 24 new units of affordable housing with the official opening of the Dave Pranteau Aboriginal Children's Village.

Seniors in Nelson celebrated the one-year anniversary of Anderson Gardens, a 33-unit affordable housing development, including 20 Seniors' Rental Housing apartments.

People who are homeless or at risk will now have access to supportive housing and onsite health services at the new Chilliwack Health and Housing Centre.

Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, will announce significant new one-time funding from the B.C. government to support arts and culture infrastructure opportunities in British Columbia communities.

October 13 -19 is Homelessness Action Week in British Columbia. This week is an opportunity to raise awareness and focus attention on the work being done across the province to help those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.