Housing NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Housing en-us Copyright © 2011, Province of British Columbia 5 NEW RENOVATION PROJECTS ANNOUNCED FOR B.C. BURNABY – The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, announced over $800,000 in funding to renovate 144 apartments in four communities across British Columbia. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0023-000171.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:51:39 GMT $7.4M SUPPORTIVE HOUSING BREAKS GROUND IN KELOWNA KELOWNA – The Province and the City of Kelowna forged a partnership in 2008 to build three new housing developments on city-owned sites for those who are homeless or at risk. One project is complete, another is under construction and partners broke ground on the third project, New Gate Apartments. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0022-000166.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:43:24 GMT $5.1 MILLION TRANSITION HOUSING PROJECT UNDERWAY PRINCE RUPERT – A $5.1-million provincial investment will replace aging townhomes in Prince Rupert with a new housing development for women and children. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0021-000165.htm Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:32:59 GMT NEW GUIDE BENEFITS HOMEBUYERS AND BUILDERS ACROSS B.C. VICTORIA – A new Residential Construction Performance Guide is the latest information tool to protect buyers of new homes and enhance the quality of construction in British Columbia. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0016-000134.htm Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:25:49 GMT $18M SENIORS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPENS IN BURNABY BURNABY – Seniors in Burnaby have more supportive housing options with today’s opening of The Poppy Residences, a new $18-million building providing 70 apartments, announced Harry Bloy, MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0019-000151.htm Sat, 19 Feb 2011 22:05:58 GMT AFFORDABLE SENIORS’ HOUSING OPENS IN COQUITLAM COQUITLAM – The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, gathered to celebrate the opening of the Earl Haig Retirement Residence, a new 50-unit housing development for seniors. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0018-000146.htm Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:40:37 GMT $2M FOR TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN KAMLOOPS KAMLOOPS – The governments of Canada and British Columbia invested more than $2 million to purchase and renovate Crossroads Inn, and officially opened the development that has 50 units of transitional and supportive housing for people in Kamloops who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0017-000143.htm Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:25:02 GMT PROVINCE CONTRIBUTES $3M FOR HEALTH CONTACT CENTRE CHILLIWACK – The provincial government will contribute approximately $3 million to help create a housing and health centre to address homelessness in Chilliwack. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0015-000121.htm Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:10:08 GMT STRATA PROPERTY ACT SURVEY LAUNCHED VICTORIA – More than half a million strata owners and residents will have an opportunity through a public consultation survey to shape new regulations that improve accountability within strata corporations. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0014-000115.htm Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:42:38 GMT $5.2M CAMPBELL RIVER TRANSITIONAL HOUSING BREAKS GROUND CAMPBELL RIVER – A new development in Campbell River will offer affordable housing and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, and transitional housing for women with or without children who are at risk of homelessness. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2011PSSG0013-000108.htm Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:28:57 GMT