Researchers, faculty and students at Selkirk College are embarking on an extensive three-year project to address rural homelessness that brings together diverse community partners with the aim to improve the well-being of those experiencing homelessness across the West Kootenay. Spurred by the recently announced $360,000 grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research
There is nothing for rent in Nelson. Period. With a vacancy rate of zero per cent, if something does come on the market it will come at significant cost, the Nelson Committee on Homelessness found in its 14th annual Report Card on Homelessness for Nelson. Since 1990, B.C. rental costs have increased two-and-a-half times, but the shelter allowance from Income Assistance is