News Items tag as: BC Housing

Funding pulled from controversial Kelowna recovery house in Rutland
May 09, 2018 - 5:30 PM

KELOWNA - In an ironic twist, the society that hoped to construct a controversial apartment building opposed by many in the Rutland area says the project will not go ahead as planned because B.C. Housing has withdrawn a promise of funding.

Freedom’s Door director Tom Smithwick said the 49-bed facility dubbed Freedom House cannot proceed without $4-million construction funding from B.C. Housing, which he said has recently narrowed and changed its project criteria.
Housing crisis tearing Kelowna families apart
March 26, 2018 - 7:30 PM

KELOWNA – The province’s watchdog for children and youth says the housing crisis in the Okanagan is hurting young people and families the most.
Cornerstone emergency homeless shelter to stay open for two more months
March 13, 2018 - 12:36 PM

KELOWNA - B.C. Housing has confirmed the Cornerstone emergency shelter in downtown Kelowna will remain open temporarily.
Housing wait list shows depth of homelessness problem in Kelowna
March 08, 2018 - 11:00 AM

KELOWNA - If you want to quantify the problem of homelessness in Kelowna, here is one of the key comparables.
B.C. Housing says Kelowna emergency shelter could stay open
March 07, 2018 - 3:37 PM

KELOWNA - B.C. Housing has confirmed it is looking at possibly extending the contract of the seasonal emergency shelter it is funding on Leon Avenue in downtown Kelowna.
Relief is on its way for Kamloops renters
March 01, 2018 - 2:00 PM

KAMLOOPS – The City of Kamloops is hoping some new initiatives will help create more affordable housing and raise the vacancy rate to relieve some stress on a tight rental market.
Modular housing for the homeless still on track in Kelowna
February 23, 2018 - 10:09 AM

KELOWNA - It didn’t make it for this winter, but a modular housing project for Kelowna’s homeless, delayed because of concerns over its appearance, should be back in front of council in time for construction this spring.
Kelowna modular housing project for the homeless delayed over visual concerns
December 12, 2017 - 4:30 PM

KELOWNA - A decision on a controversial modular housing project for the homeless has been deferred after pressure from area businesses.
Change of ownership causing problems for residents of Kiwanis Towers in Kelowna
March 10, 2017 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - Provincial government officials met with tenants of a Kelowna senior housing building this week as the residents face higher rent with the loss of rental subsidies.
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News Items tag as: BC Housing

Funding pulled from controversial Kelowna recovery house in Rutland

Housing crisis tearing Kelowna families apart

Cornerstone emergency homeless shelter to stay open for two more months

Housing wait list shows depth of homelessness problem in Kelowna

B.C. Housing says Kelowna emergency shelter could stay open

Relief is on its way for Kamloops renters

Modular housing for the homeless still on track in Kelowna

Kelowna modular housing project for the homeless delayed over visual concerns

Change of ownership causing problems for residents of Kiwanis Towers in Kelowna

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