As part of the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund, the Government of B.C. is providing nearly $700,000 to support the growth of Cranbrook’s Applied Compression Systems…
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New Action Plan seeks to double tourism revenue
The B.C. government last week launched the ‘Look West: Tourism Sector Action Plan’ that seeks to position tourism as a key driver of economic diversification…
Instalments flexibility aimed to encourage more building
The B.C. government recently announced it is creating more flexible and extended payment timelines for homebuilders, so more homes can continue to be built at…
Faster power connections coming for new builds
In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout…
Affordable and accessible homes open in Elkford
Seniors and people living with disabilities in Elkford now have access to 25 new, affordable rental homes with the opening of a new development. The…
Secondary-suite pilot program applications end March 30
Due to uncertain financial times, and with the federal government committing to implement a similar program, British Columbia’s pilot secondary-suite incentive program will no longer…
Short-term rental registry launched
The B.C. government announced earlier this week it is launching a new short-term rental (STR) registry. Anyone operating a short-term rental in B.C. and listing…
Annual rent increase set at three per cent
The Province of British Columbia is tying the annual allowable rent increase in 2025 to inflation at three per cent, down from this year’s allowable…
44 BC Builds homes coming to Fernie
Nearly 100 new rental homes are coming for middle-income individuals, couples and families in Fernie and Nelson through BC Builds housing projects. BC Builds, launched…
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…