BC Housing Management Commission

ACEC-BC Announces Release of Provincial Government Standard Architectural and Engineering Contracts

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

The contracts - based on national standard form agreements - support fairness, transparency, and efficiency for architectural and engineering consultants and government.

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  • The contracts - based on national standard form agreements - support fairness, transparency, and efficiency for architectural and engineering consultants and government.
  • The resulting contracts are expected to support fairness, transparency, and efficiency in contracting architectural and engineering consultants.
  • Architectural Agreement - The new standard architectural agreement is based on RAIC Doc 6 2022.
  • "The release of standard form contracts is a significant outcome for design consulting firms of all sizes.

Bird Awarded Energy, Power, Manufacturing, and Multi-Storey Modular Contracts Worth Over $530 Million

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) announced today that it has signed five new contracts.

Key Points: 
  • MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Dec. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) announced today that it has signed five new contracts.
  • The awarded contracts include a large manufacturing facility, the Kakabeka Falls Generating Station Life Extension Project, two contracts for large energy clients, and a 13-storey modular tower for BC Housing’s Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative.
  • Bird was also awarded an additional construction management contract for a 13-storey modular tower for BC Housing’s Permanent Supportive Housing Initiative, located on West 8th Avenue in Vancouver, BC.
  • Awarded Canada’s tallest modular build earlier this year, this is Bird’s second multi-storey modular construction project design that will be delivered by its Stack Modular business.

BCFNJC Congratulates Clifford White on Appointment to BC First Nations Justice Council’s Board of Directors

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC): The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) welcomes with gratitude Clifford White (Nees Ma’Outa) who has been appointed by the BC Assembly of First Nations to serve on the BCFNJC Board of Directors for a three-year term.

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  • Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC, Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (Okanagan Syilx Territory, Westbank BC): The BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC) welcomes with gratitude Clifford White (Nees Ma’Outa) who has been appointed by the BC Assembly of First Nations to serve on the BCFNJC Board of Directors for a three-year term.
  • “Clifford White exemplifies the qualities of a great leader and defender of Indigenous justice and rights.
  • He is tenacious, courageous, and an endless source of love and compassion for all those around him,” stated Chief Lydia Hwitsum, BCFNJC Director.
  • As a Director at BCFNJC, Clifford will help guide our work and ensure we continue to make tangible, positive impacts in the Indigenous justice landscape through the implementation of the BC First Nations Justice Strategy.”

Associa British Columbia Volunteers With Vancouver’s Plenty Of Plates

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

SURREY, British Columbia, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa British Columbia (ABC) , a leading provider of condominium and strata community management services throughout the greater Vancouver, Kelowna, Surrey, Lower Mainland, and Fraser Valley areas, recently helped feed residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community at A Better Life Foundation’s Plenty of Plates (POP) event.

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  • SURREY, British Columbia, Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Associa British Columbia (ABC) , a leading provider of condominium and strata community management services throughout the greater Vancouver, Kelowna, Surrey, Lower Mainland, and Fraser Valley areas, recently helped feed residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside community at A Better Life Foundation’s Plenty of Plates (POP) event.
  • POP is a weekly event in which 80 disadvantaged residents are invited to a complimentary, 3-course sit-down dinner cooked and served by volunteers.
  • Team members from ABC helped prepare the meal, welcomed guests, provided table service, and cleaned up the kitchen afterwards.
  • Their Daily Meal Program prepares, cooks, and delivers more than 1,000 meals daily throughout Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

TELUS Health for Good™ and Cool Aid launch a second new mobile health clinic in Victoria

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS and the Victoria Cool Aid Society announced the expansion of their partnership through TELUS’ Health for Good program, with the launch of a second new mobile health clinic to help address the increasing need for primary health care and provide support for people experiencing homelessness in the capital region.

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  • VICTORIA, British Columbia, July 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS and the Victoria Cool Aid Society announced the expansion of their partnership through TELUS’ Health for Good program, with the launch of a second new mobile health clinic to help address the increasing need for primary health care and provide support for people experiencing homelessness in the capital region.
  • To date, the existing mobile clinic has enabled more than 14,000 patient encounters from citizens throughout the greater Victoria area.
  • The addition of the brand new Cool Aid Mobile Health Clinic, powered by TELUS Health, will double patient capacity, providing much needed services to the over 1,500 individuals experiencing homelessness on any given night in Victoria.
  • Our new Cool Aid Mobile Health Clinic will expand the program’s reach and service offerings to provide support for sex workers and referrals for dental and physiotherapy services.

Full disclosure: Prince George selected as most secretive municipality in Canada

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The City of Prince George, B.C., has been selected as the municipal winner of the 2022 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy.

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  • TORONTO, June 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The City of Prince George, B.C., has been selected as the municipal winner of the 2022 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy.
  • "There is a clear pattern of behaviour in Prince George that cannot be allowed to fester any longer," said Brent Jolly, president of the Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ).
  • In particular, this year's Code of Silence jury was particularly disturbed by multiple examples of what it determined to be "egregious" actions.
  • The first example focused on the city's plans to demolish the Moccasin Flats homeless encampment in November 2021.

CPRS National announces this year's winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 8, 2023

WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.

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  • WHISTLER, BC, June 8, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.
  • Celebrated annually, the CPRS Awards of Excellence showcase the best public relations and communications management projects and campaigns.
  • CPRS National would like to congratulate the following winners for their commitment to professional excellence:
    SILVER: Toronto Metropolitan University – The Next Chapter: Becoming TMU
    GOLD: Ketchum - Champion the Truth – A Fresh Take on Breakfast: Wendy's Canada Breakfast Launch
    GOLD: Capital-Image - Campagne « Respire.
  • BRONZE: Monogram Communications - BC Housing's New HomeNet Intranet: It All Lives Here

CPRS National announces this year's winners of the 2023 Awards of Excellence

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023

WHISTLER, BC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.

Key Points: 
  • WHISTLER, BC, June 7, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) is pleased to announce the recipients of sixty-one Awards of Excellence presented at last night's "Elevate" national conference gala, in Whistler, British Columbia.
  • Celebrated annually, the CPRS Awards of Excellence showcase the best public relations and communications management projects and campaigns.
  • CPRS National would like to congratulate the following winners for their commitment to professional excellence:
    SILVER: Toronto Metropolitan University – The Next Chapter: Becoming TMU
    GOLD: Ketchum - Champion the Truth – A Fresh Take on Breakfast: Wendy's Canada Breakfast Launch
    GOLD: Capital-Image - Campagne « Respire.
  • BRONZE: Monogram Communications - BC Housing's New HomeNet Intranet: It All Lives Here

Legion’s BC/Yukon Command celebrates grand opening of new Veterans Village

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

The key centerpiece that sets the Legion Veterans Village project apart from others, is the Centre of Clinical Excellence for veterans and first responders health.

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  • The key centerpiece that sets the Legion Veterans Village project apart from others, is the Centre of Clinical Excellence for veterans and first responders health.
  • Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence:
    “I congratulate the Legion and its partners for spearheading the Legion Veterans Village.
  • Veterans Village is a shining example of what can be achieved when different organizations and government come together to build a lasting legacy.
  • There is no doubt that Veterans Village will have a positive impact for generations to come and its model of care will serve as the blueprint for other Legions to follow.”
    For more information on Legion Veterans Village, please visit www.LegionVeteransVillage.com .

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver Receives Record-Setting Donation to Support Affordable Housing in Metro-Vancouver

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver (HFHGV) is dedicated to building safe and affordable housing for families.

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  • Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver (HFHGV) is dedicated to building safe and affordable housing for families.
  • Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver is in the permitting application stage for the project, with its completion slated for 2025.
  • “The Al Roadburg Foundation is honoured to provide this leadership gift to Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver on behalf of Al and Lola Roadburg and their family.
  • Donations such as the aforementioned gift to Habitat for Humanity Greater Vancouver present hope for the road ahead.