B.C. INVESTS $27.4M IN HOUSING FOR HOMELESS IN VICTORIA
VICTORIA – March 19, 2009 – Minister Rich Coleman breaks ground for the new social housing development on Ellice Street with the help of (l to r) Kathy Stinson, Victoria Cool Aid Society (VCAS), Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin, Minister Ida Chong and Don McTavish, VCAS. The Province provided $27.4 million for two new supportive housing developments, creating 272 jobs in Victoria. [News release] [Watch the video]News
NEW FAMILY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OPENS IN PORT ALBERNI
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.
NEW $12.2-MILLION AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPENS IN VERNON
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.
GET INFORMED ABOUT RENTING DURING 2010 WINTER GAMES
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.
NEW MANAGEMENT AIMS TO REVITALIZE HORSE RACING INDUSTRY
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.
GET INFORMED ABOUT RENTING DURING 2010 WINTER GAMES
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.
