Another 50 temporary homes proposed with supportive services for people experiencing homelessness Older adults experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness in Cranbrook now have…
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A step up and a Step Beyond
By Erin Knutson The Community Connections Society of Southeast BC (CCSS BC), in partnership with B.C. Housing has opened its doors to showcase the new…
New Food Hub to strengthen local food security
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC receives $1 million to create long- term food security infrastructure in Cranbrook In the Kootenays, community food security faces…
Cranbrook Urban Farm begins hydroponic operations
A new hydroponic farm will soon supply Cranbrook with fresh greens, year-round, as Cranbrook Urban Farm begins operations. The social enterprise is the latest project…
70 shelter spaces coming for seniors in Cranbrook
The B.C. government, through BC Housing, has purchased the former Lazy Bear Lodge to create 30 supportive homes for older adults and vulnerable seniors. The…
Women’s gym to become social enterprise
Community Connections Society of Southeast BC (CCS) has acquired Cranbrook gym, Life Balance Health and Fitness. The Cranbrook-based non-profit will operate the women’s gym as…
Cranbrook Food Recovery and Farm Kitchen seek new location
Cranbrook Food Recovery and Farm Kitchen received unexpected news last week that both programs need to relocate this summer. Since 2021, these two Community Connections…
Property purchased for homeless shelter
On Thursday, January 19, the B.C. government announced the purchase of property at 209 16th Avenue North through BC Housing, for use as a permanent…
A welcome announcement for the homeless in the city
“Perceptions,” by Gerry Warner Op-Ed Commentary At last, some good news on the homeless front! BC Housing has issued a province-wide tender call for renovations…
Food Bank, Community Garden benefit from COTR gift
Donated garden sheds were constructed by college’s Introduction to Construction students Two Cranbrook organizations, the Cranbrook Food Bank and Community Connections (organizers of the Community…