BC Housing

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon listens as Premier David Eby Monday (April 29) announces eight new B.C. Builds sites across B.C. including three in the Township of Langley. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance-Times)

B.C. announces 8 new Build B.C. housing sites across the province

Sites awaiting affordable housing development located across B.C. including Kelowna and Kamloops

 

BC Housing and Cool Aid Society said they are aware of the problems at Tally Ho and that residents will be moving to the new Crosstown development that will add 102 affordable apartments to the site, plus 52 new homes. (Provided by Cool Aid Society)

B.C. Conservative leader warns of toxic fumes at supportive housing site

BC Housing says Cool Aid Society has been working on mitigation strategies since last fall

 

Monique Saebels (left) and Megan Beckmann, residents of Hadgraft Wilson Place, share a moment during an interview with Black Press after being evacuated from their low-income apartments. (Brittany Webster/Black Press)

‘Hotel living isn’t fun’: Evacuated Kelowna residents want answers from city, UBCO

Large cracks in the Hadgraft Wilson Place building led to an evacuation

  • Apr 8, 2024

 

The Vivid building in downtown Victoria on March 6. (Mark Page/News Staff)

More lawsuits filed against buyers in Victoria’s Vivid building, total at 22

Province’s suits allege wealthy buyers took advantage of affordable housing program

  • Mar 7, 2024
The Vivid building in downtown Victoria on March 6. (Mark Page/News Staff)
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, here seen in summer 2023, British Columbians can trust provincial safeguards as B.C. tries to reclaim affordable housing units from five investors. But the political opposition says they should have never been able to purchase those units. (Black Press Media file photo)

Legal dispute casting doubt over B.C. affordable housing program

Case involving 5 investors shows safeguards in place, housing minister says, opposition disagrees

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon, here seen in summer 2023, British Columbians can trust provincial safeguards as B.C. tries to reclaim affordable housing units from five investors. But the political opposition says they should have never been able to purchase those units. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Vivid building on Johnson Street in Victoria on March 6. (Mark Page/News Staff)

Victoria affordable housing units bought by wealthy investors, lawsuits allege

Vivid building was supposed to be for middle income buyers, accused say program requirements met

  • Mar 6, 2024
The Vivid building on Johnson Street in Victoria on March 6. (Mark Page/News Staff)
This handout photo shows an affordable and supportive housing facility in Victoria, B.C. run by the Victoria Cool Aid Society. B.C. is restricting some of the rights of supportive housing tenants beginning on Feb. 28, 2024. (Victoria Cool Aid Society handout)

B.C.’s new supportive housing rules cite safety but reduce tenant freedom

Tenants will no longer be able to dispute wellness checks or guest bans under Residential Tenancy Act

This handout photo shows an affordable and supportive housing facility in Victoria, B.C. run by the Victoria Cool Aid Society. B.C. is restricting some of the rights of supportive housing tenants beginning on Feb. 28, 2024. (Victoria Cool Aid Society handout)
An 18-storey mass timber building that will include 180 units for middle-income households in the City of North Vancouver is among the first three BC Builds projects announced. But both supporters and critics of the program to build middle-income rental housing wonder if it can be sufficiently scaled. Counting all existing and contemplated BC Builds projects, some 4,300 units could become available by 2026.

Capacity and scale questions greet new BC Builds program

Latest provincial housing initiative draws qualified praise from some, criticisms form others

An 18-storey mass timber building that will include 180 units for middle-income households in the City of North Vancouver is among the first three BC Builds projects announced. But both supporters and critics of the program to build middle-income rental housing wonder if it can be sufficiently scaled. Counting all existing and contemplated BC Builds projects, some 4,300 units could become available by 2026.
Premier David Eby Tuesday announced BC Builds in North Vancouver. BC Builds plans to build affordable rental housing for household incomes between $84,780 to $131,950 for a studio or one-bedroom home or $134,410 to $191,910 for a two-bedroom home or larger.

B.C. launches new agency to build middle-income rental housing quicker

Premier David Eby announced BC Builds Tuesday in North Vancouver

Premier David Eby Tuesday announced BC Builds in North Vancouver. BC Builds plans to build affordable rental housing for household incomes between $84,780 to $131,950 for a studio or one-bedroom home or $134,410 to $191,910 for a two-bedroom home or larger.
Premier Eby Wednesday said B.C. faces a housing crisis in response to questions about concerns from the opposition that his government is rushing through legislation, while promising improvements in the management of the legislature. Wednesday afternoon, Government House Leader Ravi Kahlon limited debate on Bill 44, much to the chagrin of the opposition. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

B.C. government cuts debate short, passes major new housing bill

Opposition laments lack of time to debate bill, but Premier Eby says B.C. is an housing crisis

Premier Eby Wednesday said B.C. faces a housing crisis in response to questions about concerns from the opposition that his government is rushing through legislation, while promising improvements in the management of the legislature. Wednesday afternoon, Government House Leader Ravi Kahlon limited debate on Bill 44, much to the chagrin of the opposition. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
B.C. rents are not immune from the rising housing costs that have been occurring across the country. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

New study challenges assumptions that Airbnb greatly impacts B.C. rents

A Conference Board of Canada study says that Airbnb activity has little impact on rent prices

B.C. rents are not immune from the rising housing costs that have been occurring across the country. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Courtney Collins’ cat named Kitten grew stressed during the period when they were unsure where they would end up. (Courtesy of Courtney Collins)

‘Pretty much screwed’: B.C. tenant slams lack of pet-friendly rentals

Pet clauses are banned in Ontario, but landlords in B.C. can prohibit pets in their rental units

Courtney Collins’ cat named Kitten grew stressed during the period when they were unsure where they would end up. (Courtesy of Courtney Collins)
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon (middle) announces plans for the Lonzo Road homeless camp in Abbotsford on Tuesday morning (June 13) outside Abbotsford city hall. He is joined by Abbotsford-Mission MLA Pam Alexis and Mayor Ross Siemens. Kahlon also used the occasion to announce Abbotsford as the first of five communities where specialized regional teams will step into action when homeless camps spring up. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford first B.C. city to roll out rapid response teams to homeless camps

Four other communities will be announced later this fall under new provincial initiative

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon (middle) announces plans for the Lonzo Road homeless camp in Abbotsford on Tuesday morning (June 13) outside Abbotsford city hall. He is joined by Abbotsford-Mission MLA Pam Alexis and Mayor Ross Siemens. Kahlon also used the occasion to announce Abbotsford as the first of five communities where specialized regional teams will step into action when homeless camps spring up. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
Two people died following a fire on April 11, 2022 at the Winters Hotel in Vancouver. Atira Women’s Resource Society is among the parties targeted by a proposed class action lawsuit by former residents of the rooming house. Some 500 workers at the society have now joined BCGEU, a move that promises to improve safety for residents and workers. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

500 Atira workers unionize to improve the safety of residents, workers

It comes weeks after an independent audit into the society was released

Two people died following a fire on April 11, 2022 at the Winters Hotel in Vancouver. Atira Women’s Resource Society is among the parties targeted by a proposed class action lawsuit by former residents of the rooming house. Some 500 workers at the society have now joined BCGEU, a move that promises to improve safety for residents and workers. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
The Atira Women’s Resource Society says it has named a new interim CEO after former head Janice Abbott stepped down amid a conflict-of-interest controversy involving her husband, former BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay. Abbott is seen speaking in Surrey, B.C., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. (Lauren Collins file photo)

B.C. housing non-profit at heart of controversy names interim CEO

Atira says its new CEO Catherine Roome is an experienced leader in both the public and private sectors

The Atira Women’s Resource Society says it has named a new interim CEO after former head Janice Abbott stepped down amid a conflict-of-interest controversy involving her husband, former BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay. Abbott is seen speaking in Surrey, B.C., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. (Lauren Collins file photo)
Janice Abbott has resigned as Atira Women’s Resource Society. (Lauren Collins file photo)

Province, Atira look to restoring public confidence after CEO Janice Abbott resigns

Premier David Eby has welcomed Abbott’s resignation in the wake of BC Housing conflict controversy

Janice Abbott has resigned as Atira Women’s Resource Society. (Lauren Collins file photo)
Forest Minister Bruce Ralston said he recused himself from all meetings on Atira, BC Housing's largest contractor. His wife Miriam Sobrino serves on the board of Atira, which has challenged the findings of a forensic audit, which found multiple conflicts-of-interest by former BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay involving Atira, headed by Ramsay's wife Janice Abbott. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)

Minister’s wife serves on board of non-profit organization at centre of BC Housing controversy

Forest Minister Bruce Ralston says he recused himself from meetings involving Atira

Forest Minister Bruce Ralston said he recused himself from all meetings on Atira, BC Housing's largest contractor. His wife Miriam Sobrino serves on the board of Atira, which has challenged the findings of a forensic audit, which found multiple conflicts-of-interest by former BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsay involving Atira, headed by Ramsay's wife Janice Abbott. (Matthew Claxton/Langley Advance Times)
B.C. Minister of Housing and Government House Leader Ravi Kahlon called for changes in the leadership of Atira, the affordable housing provider at the centre of the BC Housing conflict-of-interest scandal, while continue to face tough questions from BC United. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Atira challenges accuracy of conflict-of-interest investigation into BC Housing

Opposition continues attack on Premier David Eby while government calls for changes at Atira

B.C. Minister of Housing and Government House Leader Ravi Kahlon called for changes in the leadership of Atira, the affordable housing provider at the centre of the BC Housing conflict-of-interest scandal, while continue to face tough questions from BC United. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
B.C. Premier David Eby said government is taking serious the recommendations following the release of a forensic audit into BC Housing. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Ex-CEO of BC Housing called out for conflict of interest involving wife: report

Audit finds Atira Womens Resource Society received about $35 million more than other providers

B.C. Premier David Eby said government is taking serious the recommendations following the release of a forensic audit into BC Housing. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
Vincent Tong, who has been acting CEO since September 2022, was officially announced in his new, permanent role April 27, 2023. (BC Housing)

BC Housing gets new, permanent CEO

Vincent Tong has been acting CEO since September 2022

Vincent Tong, who has been acting CEO since September 2022, was officially announced in his new, permanent role April 27, 2023. (BC Housing)