Brightside is pleased to share our cumulative 2019-2022 Impact Report. The past four years have been eventful and Brightside has achieved many important milestones, despite the pandemic. We have four redevelopment projects in the works that will see nearly 500 newly constructed affordable rental homes once complete. Our resident-centric approach has new focus with the […]
Small shift in bylaws can make a big difference, and put unceded land back into Indigenous hands William Azaroff, CEO, Brightside Community Homes Foundation and vice-chair, BCNPHA Board of Directors (Originally published in the Spring/Summer 2022 edition of the BCNPHA’s InfoLINK publication) Many organizations in the community housing space have begun or continue the important […]
The Brightside community has voted on new names for three of Brightside’s building sites as part of our community engagement process. All of Brightside’s residents, staff and Board, and select stakeholders had the opportunity to first provide thoughts and suggestions on possible names for the new buildings. The names were then shortlisted and put to […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mira Tufekcic. She succumbed to a short battle with cancer. Mira was a beloved colleague and treasured member of the Brightside team. Her dedication, spirit, and glowing smile brought joy to those around her. She will be dearly missed and remembered fondly.
June 16, 2021 Brightside’s proposal for 8725 French Street in Marpole was approved unanimously by Vancouver City Council on June 15, 2021, with a single abstention. 8725 French Street is Brightside’s fourth rezoning application appearing before Council in less than 12 months. This reflects what will be a combined 485 secured rental homes (282 net new […]
Brightside COVID-19 Brief #17 June 11, 2021 Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix had an exciting announcement on May 25th regarding British Columbia’s Provincial Restart Plan. In step with increasing vaccination rates and decreasing COVID-19 case counts throughout the province, we can all look forward to cautious relaxation of provincial health regulations, […]
The following excerpt was published in the April 2021 edition of the Renfrew Collingwood Community News. Read the full article on the RCCN website here. Brightside has been around for a long time. First providing subsidized rental homes for low-income seniors in the early 1950s, Brightside now provides affordable homes for seniors, families, and […]
Tax Clinics & Resources Tax time is right around the corner, but it doesn’t have to be a stressful time for those who need some advice or help filling out tax forms. There are a number of free tax clinics and information resources available to seniors and to the public. 411 Seniors: Remote […]
Brightside COVID-19 Brief #16 March 26, 2021 We begin our first Brightside COVID-19 Brief of 2021 on a hopeful note with Spring upon us and a vaccination program well under way. By now, some of you have already received your vaccine or will be receiving one soon. All of us can expect the opportunity […]
Choose to Move at Home is a free 12- week program that provides those over 65 with the motivation and support they need to become more active. With Choose to Move at Home, participants work one-on-one with a trained activity coach to create a personal physical activity plan that meets your health and fitness […]