PROVINCE AND VANOC PARTNER TO HOUSE THE HOMELESS IN B.C.
October 21, 2008 – An agreement between the Province of British Columbia and VANOC will create up to 156 units of permanent affordable housing for people most in need across B.C. Premier Gordon Campbell is joined by Minister Coleman, Mark from Phoenix House and John Furlong, the CEO of VANOC.News
PROVINCE FUNDS NEW RECOVERY HOUSE IN SURREY
SURREY – Aboriginal men with addictions now have access to Cwenengitel Aboriginal Housing Society’s new 12-bed recovery house, which officially opened today thanks to a $1-million mortgage provided by the Province.
FUNDING HELPS FAMILIES BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT
VICTORIA – The Province has provided $337,500 to the Burnside Gorge Community Association’s Family Self-Sufficiency Program, Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman announced.
LIQUOR COMPLIANCE SUMMARY RELEASED
VICTORIA – The Liquor Control and Licensing Branch today released the results of 3,701 compliance-related inspections of liquor establishments in British Columbia.
PROVINCE SEEKS COMMENT ON INCREASED WOOD CONSTRUCTION
VICTORIA – Changes to the B.C. Building Code that will raise the roof on residential wood-frame construction to six storeys are now available online for public input, Minister of Housing and Social Development Rich Coleman announced.
NEW CENTRE OFFERS EASIER ACCESS TO DISABILITY SUPPORTS
PRINCE GEORGE – Seniors and people with disabilities will now have easier access to programs that offer equipment and assistive devices, thanks to $540,000 of funding and donations for the Prince George Personal Supports Centre, announced Rich Coleman, Minister of Housing and Social Development.
