B.C. buys 6 more hotels for homeless in Vancouver

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2008 | 5:23 PM ET
CBC News

The B.C. government has purchased six more rooming houses on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside to house the homeless, Premier Gordon Campbell announced Thursday.

"The acquisition of these buildings means a brighter future for people who will be able to have housing with support services to stabilize their lives and regain their independence," said Campbell.

The six buildings were all current or former single-room-occupancy hotels, and three were vacant buildings, said the Premier.

The purchase brings the total number of hotels bought by the province over the past year to provide housing to 16.

"This is the latest in a series of investments we are making to provide new hope and opportunities for people through increased affordable housing options in Vancouver," said Campbell.

The province paid a total of $23.7 million for the six buildings.

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