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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

 

One of two proposed draft designs for the Skaha Assembly Redevelopment, BC Housing’s proposed project for Penticton’s Skaha Lake Road. The pictured design would provide 612 residential units across four buildings. (BC Housing)

BC Housing proposing over 500 units of affordable housing in Penticton

The project would put multiple apartments where they bought the motels on Skaha Lake Road

 

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)
The homes are now ready. Photo Andrea DeMeer

Temporary housing for seniors displaced after 2021 floods opens in Princeton

20 new temporary homes are now open in Princeton

The homes are now ready. Photo Andrea DeMeer
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)
Last year, for the first time since the 1930s, Princeton had a homeless camp. The camp was established in the summer beside the Similkameen River. Spotlight file photo

Princeton mayor seeks local solutions to address housing crisis

Spencer Coyne disappointed with outcome of recent summit in Vancouver

Last year, for the first time since the 1930s, Princeton had a homeless camp. The camp was established in the summer beside the Similkameen River. Spotlight file photo
A ribbon cutting event for a 13-unit affordable housing project took place on Vernon’s Okanagan Landing Road Friday, April 14, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

‘On target, on budget’: Affordable units open in Vernon

Thirteen affordable housing units have officially opened on Okanagan Landing Road

A ribbon cutting event for a 13-unit affordable housing project took place on Vernon’s Okanagan Landing Road Friday, April 14, 2023. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
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)
Bylaw asking people to move on after sleeping under the awning at the Pandosy Street Interior Health building on March 6. (Jen Zielinski/Capital News)

Downtown Kelowna businesses frustrated with those sleeping on the street

People living under Interior Health awning causing problems of sanitation and safety for businesses

Bylaw asking people to move on after sleeping under the awning at the Pandosy Street Interior Health building on March 6. (Jen Zielinski/Capital News)
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)
Sarah Jane, left, a nurse who works at Jefferson County Public Health, hears a breakdown of the proposed affordable housing project from Suzanne Davis, the director of community outreach and project manager from Third Place Design Cooperative of Seattle. The 43-unit proposal is slated for Seventh and Hendricks streets in Port Townsend, next to the public health office and the county Department of Community Development. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)

North Okanagan regional district launches creative housing contest

The Canadawide competition is being done to help directors address the lack of housing supply in RDNO

Sarah Jane, left, a nurse who works at Jefferson County Public Health, hears a breakdown of the proposed affordable housing project from Suzanne Davis, the director of community outreach and project manager from Third Place Design Cooperative of Seattle. The 43-unit proposal is slated for Seventh and Hendricks streets in Port Townsend, next to the public health office and the county Department of Community Development. (Brian McLean/Peninsula Daily News)
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
The "problem house" on Nickel Road, Rutland, is now vacant (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna mayoral candidate helps evict squatters from problem property

David Habib was on site while the Nickel Road house was being cleaned out on Sept. 30

The "problem house" on Nickel Road, Rutland, is now vacant (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
The truck incident victim's tent was stationed beside the blue tent, in the left of the photo. The victim was dragged, while trapped in his tent, to the end of the skid marks on the Rail Trail pathway, beside the shopping cart (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna encampment fears for safety after ‘horror’ of truck crash through fence into resident

Residents of Tent City say the incident was like something out of a horror movie

The truck incident victim's tent was stationed beside the blue tent, in the left of the photo. The victim was dragged, while trapped in his tent, to the end of the skid marks on the Rail Trail pathway, beside the shopping cart (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)