March 31, 2022
Vernon Matters
British Columbia
Pete McIntyre
Province buys motel in Nelson to house homeless
The B.C. government has announced the purchase of the North Shore Inn in Nelson to provide 30 homes with supports for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The province, through BC Housing, is providing $3.9 million to buy and renovate the former motel.
BC Housing will also fund an annual operating subsidy of approximately $1 million.