News releases

SQUAMISH - People in Squamish will have more affordable rental options to choose from with more than 140 new homes opening in two projects in the community.

PORT COQUITLAM - The Province, through BC Housing, and Metro Vancouver, through the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, are working collaboratively to build new affordable housing for people in the Metro Vancouver region.

More than 200 units are on the way for people in Vancouver as the Province has purchased a 115-unit building at 1450 West 12th Ave. to provide supportive housing and a 95-unit building in Gastown is also set to reopen.

KAMLOOPS - The Province, through BC Housing, is helping preserve affordable rental housing in Kamloops by buying 435 Cherry Ave.

VANCOUVER - The Province is taking action for people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver by adding 26 homes to a permanent supportive housing plan originally proposed in 2021.

Okanagan Indian Band members have access to new affordable homes with the opening of 16 rental units located on reserve.

The Province’s new housing plan will speed up delivery of new homes, increase the supply of middle-income housing, fight speculation and help those who need it the most.

VICTORIA - More than 135 people experiencing homelessness in the Greater Victoria area now have new homes with supports as three new projects open in the region.

VANCOUVER - The Province has provided an update about ongoing work with its partners to create a comprehensive Downtown Eastside response plan, including 330 new homes by the end of June.

PRINCETON - Twenty new temporary homes will open soon for seniors displaced by 2021 flooding, supported by the Province through BC Housing, the Town of Princeton, and the Princeton and District Community Services Society (PDCSS).

PORT ALBERNI — BC Housing has selected the Port Alberni Friendship Centre (PAFC) as the new operator of the Our Home on 8th supportive housing and shelter building in Port Alberni.

TOFINO - Families, seniors and people with low to moderate incomes in Tofino will soon have access to 37 new affordable homes as construction starts on a rental apartment building.

VICTORIA - More women and children will have an affordable, safe and secure place to go, as 150 homes are either opening or are under construction in four different locations throughout the province.

The BC Government has released Budget 2023. The Budget includes $4.2 billion over three years for significant investment in housing priorities, including those delivered by BC Housing.

LANGFORD - Seniors, individuals and families, including people living with disabilities, have a place they can call home now that 130 new affordable rental and supportive homes are open in Langford and Victoria.

BURNABY – Seniors with low to moderate incomes in Burnaby will soon have access to 155 new, affordable rental homes, as construction starts on a new project in the community.

VICTORIA - New Welcome Home Kits will provide household items and essential supplies to individuals and families throughout the province as they transition into more stable housing.

SAANICH - People experiencing homelessness in Saanich now have access to 52 new homes with support services 24 hours a day, seven days a week thanks to a partnership between the Province, through BC Housing, the federal government, and the Capital Regional District (CRD).

SURREY - Approximately 100 new affordable rental homes in Surrey are now open for veterans, first responders, legion members, families and individuals.

People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Prince Rupert have access to 46 new homes with supports now that Crane’s Crossing is open and providing supportive housing.

VANCOUVER - More rental housing options are now available for families, seniors and individuals with middle incomes in Vancouver with the opening of a new 52-unit apartment building.

CRANBROOK - People experiencing or at risk of homelessness will soon have a new permanent shelter to rely on as the Province through BC Housing, has bought a property in Cranbrook.

NANAIMO– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, Sheila Malcolmson, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Nanaimo, Harwinder Sandhu, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors' Services and Kerry Howell, President, Woodgrove Senior Citizens Housing Society announced today $9.3 million in federal and provincial capital funding for construction of 62 new rental units for moderate and low-income seniors in Nanaimo. Construction at Sunfield Manor is currently underway.

WITSET FIRST NATION– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, Taleeb Noormohamed, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Granville, Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Housing and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Delta North, Nathan Cullen, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Stikine, and Lucy Gagnon, Executive Director, Witset First Nation announced approximately $6 million in funding for a new affordable 26-unit building for elders, individuals and families of Witset First Nation.

SALMON ARM – People experiencing homelessness in Salmon Arm will soon have access to a warm, safe place to sleep when a new temporary winter shelter opens in the community.

New data released by BC Housing shows a record number of purpose-built rental homes will help increase needed rental stock in British Columbia.

VERNON - The Province, through BC Housing, has partnered with the Turning Points Collaborative Society and the City of Vernon to open 52 new supportive homes for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Vernon.

VANCOUVER - Nearly 100 people experiencing homelessness on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside will soon have access to more housing.

PORT ALBERNI - Construction has started on Port Alberni's first tiny-shelter village, which will provide 30 homes for people experiencing homelessness in the community.

CHILLIWACK - People living in Chilliwack with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges will have access to enhanced services as the Province adds as many as 22 complex- care housing spaces.