A pilot project that helps high-risk inmates transition back into society through housing, health and community supports has shown promise in reducing criminal behaviour among program participants and is being implemented at three B.C. correctional centres.

Renovations are in progress to convert the former remand centre into 96 units of affordable housing for low-income individuals in Vancouver.

Aboriginal Elders and seniors in Duncan have increased access to affordable housing with today's official opening of Ts'i'ts'uwatul Lelum, a new 50-unit, assisted-living development funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners.

The Government of B.C. and the John Howard Society of the Lower Mainland announced today the official opening of Elliott House, a 20-bed community-based residential facility for men in Abbotsford.

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.