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Wednesday, December 17, 2014 1:00 PM
The B.C. government is maintaining a low allowable rent increase to keep housing affordable for British Columbia families.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014 9:00 AM
Twenty-eight B.C. communities have been awarded age-friendly community planning and project grants to support strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy.
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014 1:00 PM
To help support better building practices, including improved energy efficiency in homes, Minister Responsible for Housing Rich Coleman announced four updates to the BC Building Code.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:45 AM
The B.C. government will fund approximately 145 extreme weather shelter spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:45 AM
The B.C. government will provide up to $1.6 million this winter to help more than 90 communities make additional shelter spaces available to ensure everyone has access to a safe, warm place at night.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2014 11:00 AM
Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Seniors Advocate report "The Journey Begins: Together, We Can Do Better":
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Tuesday, October 21, 2014 9:00 AM
People at risk of homelessness, including youth, women, Aboriginal people and those leaving correctional facilities or hospitals in Victoria now have expanded access to rental assistance and support services with the launch of the new Homeless Prevention Program.
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Friday, October 17, 2014 9:15 AM
As part of Accessibility 2024, Government has created a new action group to champion the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to improve the financial security of people with disabilities.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014 1:05 PM
This past Thanksgiving weekend is a reminder that some residents in the Interior are struggling to find affordable housing, or are seeking emergency shelter.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2014 1:04 PM
As we spent time with friends and family this past weekend, we should keep in mind there are people in our communities who are unable to find affordable housing, or need to seek support at shelters on a regular basis.
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