As many as 75 people experiencing homelessness will continue to have a safe and warm place to stay with the extension of two temporary shelters in Kamloops, announced by the Province, through BC Housing.

Women and children leaving violence in Courtenay will soon move into new safe and secure homes with the opening of Darry’s Place.

People in Squamish will have more affordable rental options to choose from with more than 140 new homes opening in two projects in the community.

People will be able to move into new homes faster as the Province invests in digital permitting and the construction industry to make the process quicker and more collaborative.

The Province, through BC Housing, and Metro Vancouver, through the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, are working collaboratively to build new affordable housing for people in the Metro Vancouver region.

More than 200 units are on the way for people in Vancouver as the Province has purchased a 115-unit building at 1450 West 12th Ave. to provide supportive housing and a 95-unit building in Gastown is also set to reopen.

The Province, through BC Housing, is helping preserve affordable rental housing in Kamloops by buying 435 Cherry Ave.

More people living in strata buildings will soon be able to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at home as the Province has introduced legislation to make it easier for strata corporations and owners to install charging stations.

The Province is taking action for people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver by adding 26 homes to a permanent supportive housing plan originally proposed in 2021.

Okanagan Indian Band members have access to new affordable homes with the opening of 16 rental units located on reserve.