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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]