http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Housing and Social Development en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 PORT ALBERNI – Families will now have more access to housing with integrated support services at the Kackaamin Family Development Centre, a new $7.9-million development. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0075-000653.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:47:39 GMT VERNON – Families will have better access to affordable housing and child-care services at Kickwillie Place, a $12.2-million development, providing 40 units of affordable housing and an onsite child-care facility. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0074-000650.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:46:33 GMT WHISTLER – An information session tomorrow in Whistler will explain the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants leading up to and during the 2010 Winter Games. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0070-000627.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:35:45 GMT VANCOUVER – The new B.C. Horse Racing Industry Management Committee will help to revitalize and restore financial strength to the province’s horse racing industry, Housing and Social Development Minister Rich Coleman announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0073-000633.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:59:52 GMT VANCOUVER – An information session tomorrow in Vancouver will explain the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants leading up to and during the 2010 Winter Games. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0071-000628.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:51:54 GMT VICTORIA - Proposed updates to the B.C. Fire Code to make smoke alarms mandatory for all private dwellings, including those built before 1979 are now available online for public input. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0072-000632.htm Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:02:35 GMT NANAIMO – The Canadian Mental Health Association – Mid Island Branch has been selected as the non-profit operator for a new supportive housing development being created through an agreement between the Province and the City of Nanaimo. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0069-000615.htm Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:27:26 GMT TERRACE – Ksan Residence and Shelter, a new $5.9-million emergency shelter and transitional housing development, officially opened to house individuals at risk of homelessness in Terrace, announced John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0067-000590.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:11 GMT KELOWNA – Provincial, municipal and community partners gathered for the groundbreaking of the $10.7-million Tutt Street Place, a new 39-unit supportive housing development for women in financial need, the Honourable Steve Thomson, Minister for Agriculture and Lands and MLA for Kelowna-Mission announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0068-000592.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:32:21 GMT VANCOUVER – The Province has provided a $1.6-million grant to renovate Coastview Apartments, a 33-unit housing development with integrated support services for low-income seniors with mental health issues, announced Mary McNeil, Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC and MLA for Vancouver-False Creek. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0066-000589.htm Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:02:53 GMT