Construction for a new 28-unit affordable housing development for families and seniors broke ground today in Salmo thanks to funding by the governments of Canada and British Columbia and Columbia Basin Trust.

The B.C. Government introduced a visioning process for consulting the public and stakeholders on the future use of the Riverview lands.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia officially opened Rowe House, a 107-year-old historic building converted to provide 14 units of affordable housing for employed youth and young adults in Nanaimo.

Families and individuals in need in the community of Vernon now will have access to 20 new affordable rental housing apartments with the official opening of Vernon Viridian.

St. John Hospice, a new comprehensive palliative care facility in Vancouver providing 14 bedrooms for individuals in need of end-of-life care, has officially opened.

Families and individuals with low to modest incomes will benefit from new affordable rental options, thanks to a new agreement between the B.C. government and City of Kelowna.

The B.C. government and SAFERhome Standards Society have joined with a local developer to study universal design features, elements that accommodate changing lifestyle and accessibility needs, in a new residential development in Chilliwack.

A new recovery centre has opened in Vernon that is giving individuals in the community a sober environment and on-site supports.

A $500,000 ongoing, annual funding commitment from the Province will ensure the Pidcock House Emergency Shelter in Courtenay continues to provide 24/7 support to people who are homeless.