Representatives from the Province, Habitat for Humanity Victoria and the Canadian Homebuilders Association of Victoria gathered to officially break ground on a five-unit townhouse development for low-income families and individuals with disabilities. The Province, through BC Housing, provided a one-time grant of $300,000 for the purchase of the property and is providing a loan of up to $475,000 for purchase and construction. Read the news release. From left to right: Gordon English, Canadian Home Builder's Association of Victoria; The Honourable Ida Chong, Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors' and Women's Issues; Tom Burley, Victoria Foundation; Joel Thornber; Tricia Thornber holding Mariah Thornber; Maureen Duncan, Board, United Way of Victoria; Matthew Madsen, Store Manager, Home Depot; District of Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard; Kristine and Mile Smith; Robert Anderson, President, Habitat for Humanity Victoria; Kelly Smith. In front: Nesreen and Al Harit BenAmmar.

Opening of the Performing Arts Lodge

09-JUL-2007

Official opening of Vancouver’s Performing Arts Lodge, 111 units of affordable housing and support for seniors and people with disabilities in the performing arts and allied professions funded under the Community Partnerships Initiative. Premier Gordon Campbell officiated. Read the news release and backgrounder. From left to right: MLA Lorne Mayencourt; MP James Moore; Elmar Theisson, President IATSE 981; Howard Storey, President, Union of B.C. Performers; Jane Heyman, President, Performing Arts Lodge; Premier Gordon Campbell; and Vancouver Mayer Sam Sullivan.