BC Housing

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

 

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

 

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

 

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)
B.C.’s Ministry of Housing has received the forensic audit of BC Housing ordered by Premier David Eby, then minister responsible for housing, but it is not clear when the public will see the report. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

BC Liberals call on government to immediately release forensic audit of BC Housing

Ministry of Housing has received the full report, but did not give a release date

B.C.’s Ministry of Housing has received the forensic audit of BC Housing ordered by Premier David Eby, then minister responsible for housing, but it is not clear when the public will see the report. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Pastor Matthew Fox has been passionate about Lego since first discovering the block building toys as a young child. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror

Mr. Gold: B.C. father of seven’s prized Lego piece valued at $7,000

Vancouver Island pastor Matthew Fox first got involved in Lego investment around 2007

Pastor Matthew Fox has been passionate about Lego since first discovering the block building toys as a young child. Photo Edward Hitchins/Campbell River Mirror
Coachman Apartments tenant Vivian Wright shows black mould covering the ceiling of her shower. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/terrace Standard)

Mould endangers 60 tenants of rundown B.C. building: BCCDC report

BC Centre for Disease Control finds dilapidated northwest B.C. building unsafe to live in

Coachman Apartments tenant Vivian Wright shows black mould covering the ceiling of her shower. (Michael Bramadat-Willcock/terrace Standard)
Premier David Eby has announced a new streamlined process to speed up housing developments in British Columbia. (Screencap)

B.C. to overhaul approval process for building houses in hopes of increasing supply

Eby made the announcement Monday morning in Vancouver.

Premier David Eby has announced a new streamlined process to speed up housing developments in British Columbia. (Screencap)
Premier-in-waiting David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

VIDEO: David Eby makes plans for B.C. housing, safety

Eby became the official NDP leader Oct. 21

Premier-in-waiting David Eby speaks to the media during a news conference in a park in downtown Vancouver. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsey announced his retirement Aug. 2. (BC Housing website)

BC Housing CEO to step away after recent attacks on unhoused people, threats to himself

“I no longer have confidence I can solve the complex problems facing us”

BC Housing CEO Shayne Ramsey announced his retirement Aug. 2. (BC Housing website)
Construction continues on an affordable housing complex on Drennan Street in Sooke. (Justin Samanski-Langille - Sooke News Mirror)

B.C. well behind homebuilding pace needed to make housing affordable: CMHC

Housing report shows governments taking the shortage seriously: industry expert

Construction continues on an affordable housing complex on Drennan Street in Sooke. (Justin Samanski-Langille - Sooke News Mirror)
David Eby, B.C. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Affordable housing and dementia care facility opens in Vanderhoof

An unprecedented affordable housing development through the province of B.C. is now open in Vanderhoof

David Eby, B.C. Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Housing. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
A review of Goodacre Place found no link between the facility’s practices and six deaths of Indigenous men between spring 2020 and spring 2021. (Interior News file photo)

B.C. Housing reviews cultural safety of facility after deaths of 6 Indigenous men

A review of the Smithers supported living facility generated 31 recommendations

A review of Goodacre Place found no link between the facility’s practices and six deaths of Indigenous men between spring 2020 and spring 2021. (Interior News file photo)
BC Housing has proposed that Victory Church at 352 Winnipeg Street in Penticton be used to shelter up to 42 people experiencing homelessness from Oct. 2020 to March 2021. (Jesse Day - Western News)

BC Housing vows to fight for ‘vital’ Penticton shelter in court

The filing is in response to the city’s civil claim filed in July

BC Housing has proposed that Victory Church at 352 Winnipeg Street in Penticton be used to shelter up to 42 people experiencing homelessness from Oct. 2020 to March 2021. (Jesse Day - Western News)
Penticton mayor John Vassilaki and Minister of Housing David Eby have been battling over the Victory Church shelter and BC Housing projects in the city. (File photos)

Penticton heads to court over homeless shelter as BC Housing audit begins

The city was not satisfied with the response from Minister David Eby regarding the ongoing situation

Penticton mayor John Vassilaki and Minister of Housing David Eby have been battling over the Victory Church shelter and BC Housing projects in the city. (File photos)
BC Housing minister David Eby. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

Eby jabs back against Penticton mayor’s ad urging BC Premier to intervene in shelter dispute

Eby writes that Penticton’s ‘serious’ social issues won’t improve under leadership of the mayor

BC Housing minister David Eby. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)
BC Housing has released a request for proposals to find a contractor that will conduct an economics of mass timber study. The bidding process closes April 28, 2021. (Don Descoteau/Black Press Media)

BC Housing to study economics of using mass timber for affordable housing

The affordable housing agency sees mass timber as an opportunity to reduce building-related GHG emissions

BC Housing has released a request for proposals to find a contractor that will conduct an economics of mass timber study. The bidding process closes April 28, 2021. (Don Descoteau/Black Press Media)