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New affordable homes coming for First Nations in Merritt
MERRITT – First Nations families, elders and youth in Merritt will have access to more affordable rental homes, with construction underway on a 52-unit development. “People thrive when they can live in the community they know, close to their family and friends,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing. “Our government is proud to support the […]
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Read MoreIf Our Voices Were Heard
The housing crisis in Canada is reaching its breaking point and unsurprisingly, leaving Indigenous people behind with some of the highest statistics for experiences of homelessness. As a young Indigenous person, I have personally experienced homelessness and it felt like I lost my self -worth. Starting the car every few hours to stay warm, and […]
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Read MoreRemoving barriers to build more homes, faster in Vancouver, British Columbia
December 15, 2023 Vancouver, British Columbia Right now, in communities across the country, building the housing we need, especially affordable housing, is too hard. That’s why the federal government is working with municipalities to break down barriers and build more homes, faster so Canadians – from young families, to seniors, to newcomers – can find […]
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Read MoreB.C. improving services, wait times for tenants, landlords
Dec. 13, 2023 VICTORIA – Renters and landlords in B.C. are seeing faster and more efficient residential tenancy dispute resolutions thanks to government’s recent service improvements. “Nothing is more frustrating for renters and landlords than when the relationship breaks down. It is vitally important that they get clear resolutions faster,” said Ravi Kahlon, Minister of […]
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Read MoreNew affordable rental homes open for Indigenous people in Sooke
Dec. 13, 2023 SOOKE – Indigenous families, elders and people in Sooke now have access to 75 below-market homes, with the opening of a new purpose-built rental building at 2170 Charters Rd. “With this opening, we’re providing peace of mind and hope for families and people who need a little extra help to make ends […]
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Read MoreNew affordable homes open for kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation members
Dec. 12, 2023 COQUITLAM – kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation families, individuals and elders will soon move into 14 new homes with the opening of an affordable rental development on reserve at Lot 16, 65 Colony Farm Rd. “Lot 16 will provide much-needed safe, quality and accessible affordable housing to meet the needs of our growing […]
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Read More5 things you (probably) didn’t know about real estate around Vancouver – Canada News Media
December 10, 2023 In Vancouver, real estate is somewhat of its own saga. With billions of dollars, massive projects, and plenty of speculation, books have been written about the subject. There’s plenty to focus on, from the fact no treaty was ever signed with local First Nations for the rights to the land, to the […]
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Read MoreConstruction underway on student housing project in Comox Valley
Dec. 5, 2023 COURTENAY – Construction is underway on the first student housing at North Island College (NIC) in the Comox Valley, which will provide more than 200 students with a place to live on campus. “Our government recognizes how important access to housing is for all students and how integral it is to their post-secondary […]
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Read MoreMore than 1,000 new affordable homes coming for Indigenous people
Dec. 1, 2023 VICTORIA – More Indigenous people will soon have new affordable rental homes on and off reserve as the Province is inviting Indigenous housing providers, First Nations and other Indigenous organizations to submit proposals for the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund (IHF). “In 2018, we became the first province in Canada to invest […]
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Read MoreFall session delivers transformative action on housing
Nov. 30, 2023 VICTORIA – Taking action to tackle some of the biggest challenges people in B.C. are facing was at the centre of several new pieces of legislation passed during the fall session, including the most significant housing legislation in B.C. history to deliver more homes for people faster. “One of the biggest challenges […]
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