VARS NEWS

VARS is always adapting to meet the needs of the Valemount community. Sometimes that means losing important members of our organization who can never be replaced. However, new members have new viewpoints and ideas which will continue to strengthen our Society. Are you interested in securing and sustaining affordable housing for Valemount residents and can meet via Zoom once per month? 1 board meeting per month (1 hour max), generally via Zoom on Wednesday afternoon Agendas an

VARS has been approved by Columbia Basin Trust for the funding of a 38-kW generator for Juniper Square 1 and an 80-kW generator for Juniper Square 2. 🎉 “In Valemount, we’re sometimes prone to long power outages,” said Korie Marshall, Administrator, Valemount Affordable Rentals Society. “Having these backup power systems will help everyone stay warm and ensure that our buildings don’t freeze up. The generators will help us maintain our properties, keep them sustainable for th

Volunteers. Often, the unsung heroes of communities big and small. 💪 Here in Valemount, it's likely that you know someone directly who volunteers for something in our village. Probably multiple things. Volunteers are crucial to the framework of our community. We forget that they offer to share their gifts with us and to connect us. Without them, we wouldn't have so many of the programs and events we often take for granted. 💚 We want to remind you of all the amazing programs

The federal government has officially launched the Build Canada Homes (BCH) project. It promises to increase affordable housing...

It's that time of year again where we host our Annual General Meeting! This year it will be a potluck dinner! August 27 from 4pm - 6pm If...

BC Housing continues to provide homes and housing services with a new strategic 5-year plan, Strategy2030. Find out more and a link to...

Are you feeling the heat? ☀ It's that time of year again when the temperatures rise (seemingly earlier this year) and we go outside to...

It's Mental Health Week. No matter who you are, where you come from, or your financial status, it's important to be aware that we are all...

Are you pursuing post-secondary education or training and receiving a subsidy from BC Housing or the Rental Assistance Program (RAP)? 🤓...

With spring and summer on the way, we want to share this detailed information from Climate Ready BC, From Risk to Resilience. Heat and...

VARS is thrilled that seniors' living spaces in Valemount are about to receive some hugely beneficial upgrades. A fitness facility in the...

Valemount Affordable Rentals Society (VARS) has launched our new website! varsvalemount.org VARS is a non-profit organization dedicated...

Everyone can benefit from this workshop! 👏 Hosted by our friends at The Learning Centre on-site at our Juniper Square 2 building!...

This is incredible news from BC Housing to support the housing crisis in BC. Our neighbours in Prince George have 42 new indoor units...