Resources: COVID-19 Supports & Activities (December 18)
Free Smart Phone & Subsidized Data Plan TELUS Mobility for Good Program Do you receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and are you in need of a Smart Phone? You should look into TELUS’ Mobility for Good for Seniors program. This program provides eligible low-income seniors receiving income assistance with access to a […]
Brightside COVID-19 Brief #15
Brightside Brief December 18, 2021 Our last communication, way back in July, closed on a hopeful note with summer in full bloom and a promise that we would begin communications with you once again should the need arise. We know the last few weeks have been hard on us all, but we want to […]
2924 Venables and 349 E 6th Ave Approved!
December 17, 2020 Brightside’s proposal for 2924 Venables Street in Hastings-Sunrise received unanimous approval from Vancouver City Council at a Public Hearing held December 2, 2020; 349 E 6th Avenue in Mount Pleasant received near unanimous approval with only a single abstention on December 10, 2020. Along with the unanimous approval […]
Brightside Office Remains Closed to All Visitors Until Further Notice
As Brightside continues to follow the recommendations of public health authorities, we are committed to taking a cautious and phased approach to better protect both residents and staff. Therefore, please be advised that Brightside’s office will remain closed to incoming guests until further notice. Effective immediately, we will no longer provide in-person service to […]
William Azaroff on Building Good Podcast
Brightside CEO William Azaroff Speaks about Community-Building with Chandos’ Tim Coldwell on the Building Good Podcast September 23, 2020 William speaks about how social procurement, community benefit, and a philosophy of aspirational pragmatism shape Brightside’s success as a provider of affordable homes and as an employer. Brightside and its CEO, William Azaroff, […]
Unanimous City Council Approval for 1425/1451 East 12th Ave
July 28, 2020 Brightside’s proposal for 1425 & 1451 East 12th Avenue in Grandview-Woodland received unanimous approval from Vancouver City Council at a Public Hearing held last Tuesday (July 21st). The unanimous approval by City Council of our proposal for 1425/1451 East 12th Avenue represents a huge milestone for Brightside, and demonstrates a […]
Brightside COVID-19 Brief #14
A Message from the CEO I am so pleased to be able to share that this will be our final COVID Brief to you all. I am extremely proud of how our province has pulled together, stayed calm, kind and safe to have one of the best outcomes in the world in regards to the […]
Resources: COVID-19 Supports Directory (July 17)
Below you will find a consolidated list of the most relevant resources. We recommend bookmarking this page for quick reference in the future. COVID-19 Information RESOURCE INFO CONTACT Non-medical information about COVID-19 Translation services are available in more than 110 languages.7:30 am – 8 pm daily. 1-888-COVID19 (1-888-268-4319)or via text message at604-630-0300.For the deaf and […]
Public Hearing: 1425/1451 East 12th Ave, Vancouver
The City of Vancouver will be holding a Public Hearing to hear from the public on the Rezoning Application for 1425 & 1451 East 12th Avenue, Vancouver – Brightside’s Loyal Orange Manor and Edward Byers House. Brightside’s goal with this proposed redevelopment is to provide additional secured, affordable non-market rental housing to residents of Vancouver in […]
Resources: COVID-19 Supports & Activities
Brightside Team Recipe Feature Thomas Trudell is Administrative Coordinator at Brightside. Thomas has for you a colourful nacho recipe, just in time for the weekend. Thomas: “Ok, you’ve had nachos, you know the drill. But I just can’t get over the price of cheese, so here is the trick so you can use less cheese […]
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