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B.C.’s new shelter rate a good start, but doesn’t go nearly far enough: advocatesThe slice of income assistance meant for housing increased in B.C. for the first time in 15 years this month, but still only amounts to $500 in a province with a housing crisis.PoliticsJul 7, 2023
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Coronavirus: British Columbians on disability assistance say supplement not enoughThe province expects around 205,000 people to be eligible for the boost, which will be on the April 22 cheque.PoliticsApr 2, 2020
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Work on 58 West Hastings could start this fall. Just half of units will be at welfare rateFormer mayor Gregor Robertson signed a pledge saying 100 per cent of units would be at shelter rate, but the city say's its unrealistic.Sep 5, 2019
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