Housing

Cranbrook’s homeless shelter finally opening

Housing Josiah Spyker - August 14, 2025

Community Connections Society executive director Nancy Reid says the name recognizes what they are trying to accomplish.

Elk Valley Family Society unveils design for new housing complex

Housing Josiah Spyker - July 23, 2025

The Elk Valley Family Society has unveiled the design of the housing project being built on the site of the old Fernie firehall.

Demolition underway at former Fernie Fire Hall

City of Fernie R McCormack - June 23, 2025

Fernie's old fire hall is coming down as demolition gets underway this week, making way for a new five-storey residential/commercial building.

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

Housing My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 19, 2025

A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

Interior Realtors call for more relaxed short-term housing rules

Housing My East Kootenay Now Staff - June 3, 2025

BC interior relators are calling to loosen restrictions on short-term vacation rentals, following a report released this week, arguing...

Cranbrook mayor eager to see more housing development

City of Cranbrook R McCormack - May 14, 2025

Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Price feels the city is poised to see more residential development in the years ahead after...

Homeless deaths in B.C.s Interior reaches 86 in 2023

Housing My East Kootenay Now Staff - March 7, 2025

At least 458 people experiencing homelessness died in British Columbia in 2023, according to data from the B.C. Coroners...

Cranbrook & BC Builds seeking builders for downtown housing development

City of Cranbrook R McCormack - January 22, 2025

The City of Cranbrook and BC Builds are accepting proposals for a new 30-unit mixed-use apartment complex near Baker...

Cranbrook Mayor pleased with progress on city’s social issues

City of Cranbrook R McCormack - December 31, 2024

Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Price says the city has made progress in its push against homelessness and crime, with more...

Cranbrook seeing sluggish development despite many project approvals

City of Cranbrook R McCormack - December 30, 2024

Cranbrook Mayor Wayne Price says he's proud of how many housing developments received approval through 2024, but he is...

Kimberley’s interim Housing Needs Report predicts over 1,700 doors needed in 20 years

City of Kimberley R McCormack - December 10, 2024

Kimberley's interim Housing Needs Report predicts the city will need just over 1,700 new dwelling units by 2041 to...

Invermere introduces STR reporting tool

Housing Josiah Spyker - November 18, 2024

The District of Invermere has introduced a reporting line for short-term rentals not following the rules. Invermere introduced new regulations...

Fernie approves 99-year lease for former fire hall property

City of Fernie R McCormack - November 14, 2024

Fernie City Council has approved a 99-year lease of the former fire hall property to the Elk Valley Family...

Federal government announces homebuilding program for BC

Housing My East Kootenay Now Staff - November 13, 2024

The Federal Government has announced a new program for homebuilding in BC. Called the Regional Homebuilding Innovation Initiative, it’s a...

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