Ottawa announces national heat-pump rebates of up to $10,000
The federal government has announced a new national heat-pump rebate program offering up to $10,000 to eligible lower-income households and $2,000 to other eligible homeowners to help cover the cost of switching to electric heating.
Free one-on-one recovery support available for Bald Range wildfire households
Households that lost their homes in the Bald Range wildfire can access free, one-on-one assistance with housing, financial support applications and recovery planning through a service announced by the District of Summerland on Oct. 19.
Six-unit First Avenue townhouse proposal heads to Rossland public hearing
A proposal to rezone a First Avenue property for a six-unit townhouse development will go before a public hearing Monday, with final approval of the project’s zoning still requiring later council votes.
Osoyoos advances plan to end Near Market Affordable Housing program
Osoyoos has begun the formal process of dismantling its Near Market Affordable Housing program after 10 homes were sold through the program over roughly a decade, with the Town citing administrative demands and questions about its effectiveness.
Kaslo updates community plan around 295-unit housing projection
Kaslo has adopted changes to its Official Community Plan built around a provincially calculated need for 295 additional housing units by 2041.