Seniors in Prince George now have increased access to affordable housing with the opening of two new buildings that provide 66 apartments of affordable seniors' housing funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners.

Vulnerable individuals in need of affordable housing with supports now have a place to call home at Palmer Place, a new supportive housing site in Campbell River.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, celebrated the official opening of Enderby Memorial Terrace, which provides 15 apartments of affordable housing for seniors and people with disabilities.

The B.C. government is providing up to $1 million to keep the First United shelter open for an additional 12 months on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

A $5-million federal and provincial investment in a newly funded Aboriginal Housing Initiative will help create affordable housing for Aboriginal households in need in British Columbia.

Seniors in Saanich now have increased access to affordable housing at Carey Place, a new building providing 55 units of affordable seniors' housing funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners.

The Province and The Salvation Army will jointly extend funding for the 14-bed Pidcock House shelter in Courtenay for an additional nine months, to secure 24/7 access for those most in need in the community.

Residents of Kinsmen Lodge have moved into their new building - a 157-unit residential care home - which was officially opened today in Surrey.

The B.C. government has committed close to $2.3 million to turn a temporary shelter into a permanent, year-round, women-only shelter on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Victoria have greater access to supportive housing with today's official opening of the newly expanded Swift House.