KAMLOOPS, B.C. — The Province of British Columbia is partnering with the Ask Wellness Society to preserve 24 affordable housing units in Kamloops for people transitioning outside of homelessness.
The province, through BC Housing, has provided approximately $2.5 million for the Ask Wellness Society to finance the purchase of the Columbia Motor Inn at 575 Columbia St., a two-storey wood frame building with 24 self-contained units, a laundry area and onsite parking.
A government release said the motel “has been a crucial part of the housing system in Kamloops since 2018, providing subsidized units for people who are transitioning from shelters or supportive housing and who are able to live independently.”
BC Housing is also investing a further $2.7 million for necessary renovations, municipal fees, soft costs and contingency costs, the release said. Renovations are needed to meet the needs and requirements of the tenants, ensure the site adheres to the design and safety specifications of BC Housing, and to extend the life of the building for another 40 years.
The Ask Wellness Society will own and operate the building while continuing to receive ongoing operating funding from BC Housing.
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