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B.C. keeps auto insurance rates low for drivers through 2027

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 8:30 AM
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B.C. keeps auto insurance rates low for drivers through 2027

Drivers in British Columbia will continue to benefit from affordable and stable auto insurance costs with no increase to basic rates through to spring 2027, marking seven consecutive years without an increase.


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Homes on the way for people needing support on Sunshine Coast

Monday, October 27, 2025 1:15 PM

Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness on the Sunshine Coast is on the way at two properties the Province purchased in Sechelt to build new homes with supports.


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New child care centre opens for Invermere parents

Monday, October 27, 2025 11:00 AM
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Families in Invermere will soon benefit from more affordable, high-quality child care, with 148 new licensed spaces opening on the grounds of Eileen Madson Primary school.


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More than 30 new homes open in Fruitvale

Friday, October 24, 2025 1:45 PM

People in Fruitvale will have access to 31 new, affordable rental homes with the opening of Blizzard Mountain Place.


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More indoor spaces, supports coming for people experiencing homelessness in Penticton

Friday, October 24, 2025 1:30 PM

People experiencing homelessness in Penticton will soon be better supported and have more places to stay indoors with a new partnership between the city and Province, and a new site to build temporary homes.


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Funding expands programs to prevent family violence

Friday, October 24, 2025 11:00 AM
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Families throughout B.C. will have access to new and expanded programs that support healthy relationships and prevent domestic violence, thanks to new funding that enhances community-led intervention services.


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More homes coming to Whistler for local workers, families

Thursday, October 23, 2025 8:45 AM

People living and working in Whistler soon will have access to additional rental housing, with construction underway on 125 new homes in the Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood.


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Stronger services will support growing northern communities

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:00 AM

People in northern B.C. will benefit from improved access to housing, health care, emergency services, child care and community programs, thanks to more than $5 million in funding from the Northern Healthy Communities Fund (NHCF).


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Eighty-seven affordable homes open for Vancouver residents

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 10:00 AM
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Families, seniors, and people living with disabilities in Vancouver have more affordable housing options as Heather Place Building B opens.


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More than 500 homes underway for people in Victoria

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:45 PM
Picture of proposed Chard Development Plaza

People in Victoria will have access to more than 500 new rental homes, retail spaces and a public plaza, as construction begins on a major redevelopment at the corner of Douglas and Caledonia streets.


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Supportive, affordable homes open on Salt Spring Island

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 10:01 AM

More people in need of affordable and supportive housing on Salt Spring Island will have a new place to call home with the opening of a new building on Drake Road.


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More affordable suites, access to care available for seniors, veterans in Saanich

Friday, October 17, 2025 2:15 PM
Nigel House

Seniors, veterans and adults living with disabilities are moving into 88 new suites with the opening of the new Nigel House in Saanich.


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Families throughout B.C. will benefit from more than 900 new child care spaces

Friday, October 17, 2025 10:20 AM
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Families in 14 communities throughout the province will benefit from more than 900 new licensed child care spaces that will open this fall, expanding access to affordable, high-quality child care.


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