People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Kamloops will now have greater access to emergency shelter and housing with support services following today's official opening of Emerald Centre.

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.

Nine local governments will receive Age-friendly BC Recognition for their efforts to support older residents to remain healthy and active in the community.

The B.C. government has formally agreed to examine infrastructure needs in the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) and how they might be funded in future, announced Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm on behalf of Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

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 five-person Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) team (one manager and two, 2-person damage assessment teams) has arrived in Sicamous and is working directly with the emergency operations centre.

A five-person Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) team (one manager and two, 2-person damage assessment teams) has arrived in Sicamous and is working directly with the emergency operations centre.

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.