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February 1, 2008

PROVINCE FUNDS NEW EMERGENCY SHELTER IN VERNON

VERNON – The Province has approved about $1 million for the purchase and renovation of a permanent 25-bed emergency shelter for men and women on 33rd Street, Okanagan-Vernon MLA Tom Christensen announced.

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February 1, 2008

NON-PROFITS SELECTED FOR 12 CITY-OWNED HOUSING SITES

VANCOUVER – Non-profit societies have been selected to manage approximately 1,200 new units being developed to provide housing for those facing homelessness in Vancouver, Minister responsible for Housing Rich Coleman …

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January 31, 2008

NEW OUTREACH TEAM TO HELP VICTORIA’S HOMELESS

VICTORIA – Homeless people who suffer from mental illness or addictions issues will benefit from a new multi-agency Downtown Outreach Team in Victoria's downtown core to help connect them with services including stable …

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January 31, 2008

PROVINCE INVESTS $200,000 IN DIRECT DEPOSIT INCENTIVE

VICTORIA – The Province is offering an incentive package that consists of a knapsack, warm socks, a toque and a pair of gloves to encourage income assistance clients to sign up for direct deposit, announced Claude …

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January 28, 2008

NON-PROFIT SOCIETY SELECTED TO MANAGE WHISTLER INN

KAMLOOPS – The AIDS Society of Kamloops (ASK) has been selected to manage and operate the Whistler Inn that was purchased by the Province last year, Kamloops MLA Claude Richmond and Kamloops-North Thompson MLA Kevin …

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