It has also purchased the 63-room Buchan Hotel on Haro Street, which will specifically provide supportive housing for women. "We're taking action to build more affordable rental homes in Vancouver, as we continue to provide supportive housing and health care to people right now," said Selina Robinson, the minister of municipal affairs and housing in a statement on Wednesday. The statement from the province said that until long-term plans are developed, the Howard Johnson site will operate as temporary supportive housing. Atkey said supportive housing of this type has been brought in at 22 different sites around B.C. "We know that this supportive housing will make a difference in the lives of people who gain access to housing through this purchase."

Source: CBC News June 25, 2020 02:03 UTC