BC Housing MInister

• Short-term rental enforcement in B.C. to be stepped up with new provincial registry

  B.C.'s housing minister says he's well aware of problem homes operating as short term rentals around the province despite new restrictions that went into effect this past spring.

  Canada

  Sep 11, 2024
  
• City of Penticton files court petition over downtown emergency shelter

  The city announced it is challenging the province’s decision to invoke paramountcy over the 42-bed shelter on Winnipeg Street.

  Canada

  Jul 7, 2021
  
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• BC Housing buys 3 motels in Penticton, eyes possible affordable housing redevelopment

  ‘Over the long term, BC Housing plans to apply for rezoning to redevelop the three motels and one provincially owned site into newer affordable housing.’

  Canada

  May 27, 2021
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• Eby welcomes UBCM letter, but says, bottom line: B.C. will not allow 40 people to end up in a park

  B.C. housing minister David Eby says, “I think that everybody understands the situation is incredibly complicated and difficult.”

  Canada

  May 22, 2021
• B.C. politician’s son jokes in reply to Ryan Reynolds’ ‘The Graduate’ reference

  "I'm still happily married": the Robinsons respond to Ryan Reynolds' 'Mrs. Robinson' throwback

  Entertainment

  Aug 17, 2020
• Maple Ridge residents protest planned homeless shelter

  Dozens of families, seniors and concerned residents showed up at a vacant lot in Maple Ridge on Saturday to protest the provincial government's plan to build a new facility for the homeless.

  Jan 15, 2018
• BC NDP’s ‘comprehensive’ housing strategy not coming until February

  Back in July Selina Robinson told Jon McComb the government is looking at 'all housing initiatives,’ but now three months later, Robinson offered no specifics.

  Oct 23, 2017
• B.C.’s first-time home buyer loan program launches

  B.C.'s housing minister says a program to help first-time homebuyers received applications within hours of launching.

  Jan 16, 2017
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• B.C. makes second bid to evict Victoria homeless campers

  The British Columbia government says fire, crime and sanitary conditions at a homeless camp outside the courthouse in Victoria have degenerated since March when the province originally applied for a court injunction to shut it down.

  Jun 27, 2016