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CTV News
14 hours ago
- CTV News
Man accused of break-ins at supportive housing development
Guelph Police have charged a 41-year-old man after repeated break-ins were reported inside a supportive housing development. He allegedly went into an area of the building where he wasn't allowed and tampered with the door. Police said he damaged the door's lock. He then tried to get into another resident's unit, and also ended up damaging the unit's key card reader. The damage was estimated at $1,200 total. Police arrested the 41-year-old on Thursday. After his arrest, officers said they found a small amount of suspected fentanyl. The man was charged with break and enter, two counts of mischief, possessing a controlled substance and three counts of breaching court orders.
CBC
20 hours ago
- General
- CBC
Supportive housing complex in Sydney offers stability for vulnerable people
For Lisa Dowling, moving into Eleanor's Court has meant more than just a roof over her head. "There has to be a word better than 'love' to describe it, because it's great," said Dowling. "I finally have my own apartment. This is the stability I was looking for." Dowling is one of 25 tenants now living in the affordable and supportive housing development in Sydney, N.S. Tenants could be people who are homeless or have precarious housing. Eleanor's Court is a collaboration between New Dawn Enterprises, which owns the building, and the Cape Breton Ally Centre, which provides the staff. How this rapid housing project may save lives 2 months ago Duration 1:56 It offers 24/7 on-site security and staff to support the residents. Dowling said she lost her housing after being hospitalized for three months following several surgeries. She had also broken up with her boyfriend and discovered he had made her apartment uninhabitable while she was away. On top of that, she was still struggling with the death of her 18-year-old daughter. Then Dowling found herself homeless. "I was bounced around from house to house and was pushing a cart around town every day wondering where to sleep," she said. Then, she got a spot at the Pine Tree Park Pallet Village. The village consists of 35 temporary shelters that provide privacy and safety for vulnerable people. That is also run by the Ally Centre and New Dawn. Twenty-four out of the twenty-five residents at Eleanor's Court have also lived in the pallet shelters, freeing up more space for people who are homeless. Dowling spent six months at the village before moving to Eleanor's Court. She said she enjoyed her time there but being so far out of town made life difficult. Now she's downtown, where she can walk to the pharmacy, go to a local café, or take her new kitten, Ebony, for walks. "It's just it's perfect.… There's nothing I can say bad about it and all." There was some opposition to the apartment complex when construction was announced in 2023. Residents in the area were concerned with the appearance of the complex as well and its proximity to other residences. Bryanna MacLean, a peer support worker at Eleanor's Court, said there are misconceptions about the people living in the complex, adding many assume the residents are criminals or troublemakers. "Everyone here is just another person who has their own struggles and are trying to get through the day like everyone else," said MacLean. So far, she said everything is going smoothly since opening a few weeks ago. "I think a lot of people are adjusting nicely. I mean, it's just awesome that everybody has their own place and can kind of have refuge." The apartments are rented to residents based on income. They are allowed to stay as long as they like, but MacLean said if someone eventually wants a larger space, staff will do their best to help them find housing elsewhere. But for now, Dowling is grateful to be where she is. "We were all given a Golden Willy Wonka ticket," she said.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Linc Housing Celebrates Milestone of 100 Affordable Housing Communities in California with The Corners at Belmont
Construction Starts on 37 New Supportive and Affordable Apartments in San Mateo County BELMONT, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nonprofit Linc Housing announced the start of construction of The Corners at Belmont, a new 37-home affordable and supportive development for families and individuals earning 30-80% of the area median income, including people who have experienced homelessness. The Corners at Belmont marks Linc Housing's 100th community in California since its founding in 1984. "The Corners at Belmont is a meaningful milestone for Linc - it's our 100th community and part of more than 10,000 homes we've created across California," said Rebecca Clark, CEO, Linc Housing. "Each development is a step toward our vision of a state where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to live. We're grateful to partner with the City of Belmont and County of San Mateo to bring new opportunities and lasting housing solutions to the heart of this community." Linc Housing will transform two, formerly vacant, city-owned lots in downtown Belmont into much-needed affordable housing for San Mateo County. When complete, The Corners at Belmont will provide 18 one-bedroom, 9 two-bedroom, and 10 three-bedroom apartment homes for low-income households. The 18 one-bedroom apartments will be for individuals who were formerly unhoused, each supported by a Section 8 project-based voucher from the San Mateo County Housing Authority. Onsite amenities will include a community room, outdoor courtyard, community garden, bicycle storage, and convenient access to public transportation, shopping, and services. "The County is proud to have partnered with Linc Housing and the City of Belmont on The Corners to bring beautiful and dignified homes to dozens of families and individuals," said San Mateo County Supervisor Noelia Corzo. "It isn't easy to build housing, let alone affordable housing, in this economic climate. But this is the time when we need it the most." Linc was selected as the lead developer following a competitive RFP process and worked closely with the city's planning and public works teams on the design of the community. The community, consisting of two five-story buildings, integrates sustainable and efficient design elements throughout, such as photovoltaics, dual-paned windows, energy-efficient appliances, lighting, and HVAC systems, and design features that take advantage of natural light and passive cooling. Water usage is maximized inside and out through low-flow fixtures, drought-tolerant landscaping, hardscape designed to aid water infiltration, and special features such as bioswales. "These new homes will give working families and people who have experienced homelessness the housing stability they need to thrive," said City of Belmont Mayor Julia Mates. "We donated this city-owned land for a purpose that reflects our shared values and partnered with Linc Housing to build something that truly serves our community - a place where everyone has the chance to live with dignity. This new apartment community reflects our city's commitment to housing solutions that lift people up and create opportunity." Funding for the development comes from a variety of sources, including multiple funding sources within the County of San Mateo (Measure K, ARPA, HOME and CDBG), loans from the City of Belmont and Housing Trust of Silicon Valley, a construction loan from Bank of America, a permanent loan from California Community Reinvestment Corporation, and tax credit equity from the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee and investor Bank of America. The buildings, due to be completed in late summer or early fall 2026, were designed by Torit Gallas & Partners, and the general contractor is Precision General Commercial Contractors. The 18 homes for people transitioning out of homelessness will be referred by Health Plan of San Mateo, while the remaining units will be leased via a lottery process. About Linc Housing Linc Housing, one of California's leading nonprofit developers of affordable housing, is committed to building communities and strengthening neighborhoods for underserved populations. Linc has developed more than 10,0000 homes in 100 communities statewide. Known for its excellent design, outstanding management, and life-enhancing resident services, Linc has more than 40 years of experience serving families, seniors, individuals with special needs, and local governments. For more information, visit To donate, visit To stay connected and join the conversation on social media, follow on Instagram @linchousing, LinkedIn Linc Housing and Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter) @LincHousing. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Linc Housing Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CBC
13-06-2025
- General
- CBC
Changes could soon be coming to supportive housing on Granville Street
Supportive housing on Vancouver's Granville Street could be coming to an end. Mayor Ken Sim says the city has struck a deal with the province to put an end to the residences after years of complaints of street disorder. But as CBC's Justin McElroy reports, actually delivering on replacement for these homes could be a challenge.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vancouver mayor says minister commits to moving supportive housing after latest fire
VANCOUVER — Vancouver's mayor says British Columbia's government has committed to moving supportive housing out of the city's entertainment district, after the latest fire at a facility that's been the subject of hundreds of emergency call outs. Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says two people were injured in Wednesday's fire at the former Howard Johnson hotel, which the province bought for supportive housing in 2020. The fire service says that since January that year, the facility on Granville Street has been the subject of 906 call outs, including 375 medical incidents, 334 alarms, 43 fires and 12 rescue or hazard events. Mayor Ken Sim says he spoke to provincial Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon after the fire and Kahlon committed to moving supportive housing out of the entertainment district, with no specific timeline. The Ministry of Housing didn't immediately respond to requests for confirmation. Alan Goodall, who owns the Aura nightclub on the building's ground floor, says his ceiling has caved in three times in the last month due to activities upstairs. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2025. Chuck Chiang, The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
