People experiencing homelessness in Kamloops will soon have access to new supportive housing to meet their immediate housing needs, with construction starting on 55 temporary homes in the city.

Building on the success of its Rapid Response to Homelessness program, the Government of British Columbia has launched the Building BC: Supportive Housing Fund.

People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Terrace will have access to new homes before winter, as the Province starts construction on 52 units of modular housing with 24/7 support services.

Women and children in Kitimat fleeing violence will have more options for housing, thanks to a new transition house being funded by the Government of British Columbia as part of a partnership with Tamitik Status of Women Association, the Haisla Nation and the District of Kitimat.

People in Prince Rupert experiencing homelessness will have a home to call their own soon, as the Province starts construction on 36 units of supportive housing that will provide people with access to safe and secure homes with 24/7 supports.

Selina Robinson, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, has released the following statement in response to the findings and recommendations in Technical Safety BC’s Fernie Incident Investigation Report:

People in British Columbia’s northern-most region will benefit from investments in infrastructure that strengthen their local economy, with support from the Government of B.C.