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Monday, June 29, 2020 12:30 PM
The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the 42-unit American Hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for people who have been living in supportive housing and are ready to take the next step toward independent living.
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Wednesday, March 11, 2020 1:30 PM
The Government of B.C. is partnering with the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) and the City of Vancouver on a proposal to provide more than 160 new affordable homes and 80 shelter spaces for people and families in downtown Vancouver.
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Friday, February 7, 2020 8:30 AM
The Vancouver Resource Society has partnered with the Province, through BC Housing, to purchase four senior housing facilities in Surrey, Kelowna and Nanaimo, preserving a total of 475 residential suites at affordable rental rates.
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Wednesday, September 25, 2019 2:15 PM
Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, spoke with delegates about the many ways the Province and local governments are working together to build resilient communities during the opening address at the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention.
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Thursday, July 4, 2019 8:30 AM
Eleven building projects have been selected as winners in a juried competition to support the design and construction of energy-efficient buildings.
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Friday, May 25, 2018 10:15 AM
More women and children fleeing violence will have a safe and secure place to go, as the Government of British Columbia builds 1,500 new supportive homes throughout the province.
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Friday, March 2, 2018 10:15 AM
The first phase of a new affordable-housing project for families, seniors and people with disabilities is getting underway in Vancouver, in partnership with the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation.
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Saturday, February 17, 2018 9:00 AM
The Province is working with the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Coastal Health to build approximately 100 affordable rental homes, as well as a new withdrawal management centre for people seeking treatment for addictions.
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018 2:15 PM
The Government of British Columbia is investing in people in the Downtown Eastside with approximately 450 units of affordable rental housing being constructed for low- to moderate-income households.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017 3:00 PM
Vulnerable women living on the street in the Downtown Eastside will continue to receive year-round support from the WISH Drop-In Centre Society thanks to an increase in operating funding from the B.C. government.
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