The Government of British Columbia is investing $220,000 to expand Chilliwack’s temporary winter shelter, increasing the number of shelter beds in the city.

Following a proposal call in February 2016, the British Columbia government has announced the preferred proponents to own and operate two social housing sites that are currently owned by the Province and managed by BC Housing.

PHS Community Services Society has been selected as the non-profit housing society to operate the former Super 8 hotel, which will soon provide safe and secure housing for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Victoria.

As the B.C. consultations for the National Housing Strategy get underway in Vancouver and in Victoria, we are encouraging your government to work with the Province of B.C. on strengthening and growing the middle class by partnering with us to address critical housing issues.

In 2004, the Government of British Columbia proclaimed Sept. 3 Merchant Navy Veterans Day. On this day each year, Canadians honour the contribution, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served in Canada’s Merchant Navy.

The Government of B.C. has committed to replacing six transition house beds to ensure at-risk women and their children fleeing abuse will continue to have a safe and supportive place to live during difficult times.

Homes now have been provided or offered to everyone at the Victoria courthouse site who requested housing, and the encampment has been shut down, in accordance with Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson’s ruling.

The July 2016 natural gas and petroleum rights sale has resulted in $488,789 in bonus bids.