by Amy Smart, The Canadian Press Published in the Vancouver Sun April 16, 2021   Quote from the Vancouver Sun article: The B.C. government is investing $2 billion in a low-interest loan program for builders of affordable housing. Housing Minister …

Province announces next steps to support renters, landlords Friday, June 19, 2020 8:00 AM   The Government of British Columbia is extending the temporary rental supplement (TRS) until the end of August 2020 to continue to support renters and landlords. …

Times Colonist Letter to Editor | Charla Huber | MAY 10, 2020 06:00 AM   I work in housing, and I often look at this pandemic through a housing lens. Our homes have played a centre-stage role for the past …

The program, announced last week and launching Thursday, April 9, offers subsidies to help pay your rent Tri-City News APRIL 11, 2020 06:32 AM   Tri-City renters can get up to $500 in rent support to help them through the …

  Thursday, April 9, 2020 11:30 AM   Renters who are experiencing a loss of income during the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for the Province’s new temporary rental supplement. “This crisis is putting pressure on people across B.C. We’re …

Frequently Asked Questions   1. What is the BC-Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program? To support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supplement, halting evictions for non-payment of rent, and freezing rent …

The Premier has appointed a Rental Housing Task Force that will advise on how to improve on security and fairness for renters and rental housing providers. You are invited to share your ideas on how to improve rental housing laws …