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Tuesday, September 10, 2019 9:00 AM
New reports show that government’s supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness is substantially improving the quality of life for residents and reducing their use of emergency health services.
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Wednesday, September 4, 2019 12:00 PM
British Columbia’s annual allowable rent increase for 2020 has been set at 2.6%, the province’s annual rate of inflation — 2% lower than it would have been prior to the reduction government made in 2019.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2019 9:00 AM
People in need of affordable rental housing in View Royal will have access to more than 150 new housing units following development of a new mixed-income housing project.
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Monday, August 19, 2019 1:00 PM
The Province is helping Salt Spring Islanders move toward better water service with a $50,000 grant to the Capital Regional District to study options to better manage water on the island.
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Monday, August 12, 2019 1:15 PM
Local governments will benefit from nearly $1.5 million in provincial grants for developing housing needs reports to plan for long-term housing needs and support strong local economies.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2019 2:30 PM
The Province is providing $110 million to local governments around B.C. for services that British Columbians count on, such as investments in infrastructure, like water and sewer, and services like policing.
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Wednesday, May 8, 2019 12:15 PM
In addressing the recommendations of the provincial Rental Housing Task Force, the B.C. government is moving ahead immediately with increased public education and bolstered enforcement to better protect the rights of both renters and landlords.
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Thursday, April 25, 2019 3:00 PM
Improved connectivity due to updates to the Local Government Act will provide more options for people living in rural and remote areas to connect with friends and family, purchase goods or services, access health services, expand their business or even telecommute.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019 12:30 PM
New housing needs reports will help local governments and the Province better understand and respond to long-term housing needs specific to their communities.
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Sunday, April 14, 2019 11:45 AM
Accessibility and kitchen facility upgrades will help the Sikh Khalsa Diwan Society (KDS) Gurdwara better serve people in Greater Victoria, thanks to a $1-million grant from the Province.
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