The B.C. government has provided $60,000 to complete renovations at an eight-bed supportive-housing building for homeless men in Kelowna.

The B.C. government is providing approximately $150,000 to install new elevator upgrades at the Fraser Village senior's residence in Quesnel.

To help support better building practices, including improved energy efficiency in homes, Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced four updates to the BC Building Code.

On Dec. 19, 2014, four new BC Building Code requirements take effect, including improvements to energy efficiency and ventilation in homes and small buildings

The B.C. government will fund approximately 145 extreme weather shelter spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

The B.C. government will provide up to $1.6 million this winter to help more than 90 communities make additional shelter spaces available to ensure everyone has access to a safe, warm place at night.

The B.C. government will fund more than 700 extreme weather shelter spaces across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

A proposed change to provincial legislation will support municipalities on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast and improve natural gas service in their communities.

People at risk of homelessness, including youth, women, Aboriginal people and those leaving correctional facilities or hospitals in Victoria now have expanded access to rental assistance and support services with the launch of the new Homeless Prevention Program.