Forty-three homes open for people in Osoyoos
The Osoyoos Indian Band has launched mxitp Cedar Lane Apartments, providing 43 new affordable rental homes to help mitigate housing challenges in the Osoyoos area. Chief Clarence Louie stated that the initiative aims to support workers in finding suitable accommodations. The five-storey building offers a blend of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units, with certain apartments designed for wheelchair accessibility, honoring local culture through its name, which translates to "cedar" in the Okanagan language. B. C.
Minister of Housing Christine Boyle emphasized the importance of Indigenous-led housing solutions that cater to local needs. The project is managed by Wolf Creek Housing Society, a non-profit organization owned by the Osoyoos Indian Band, and residents are expected to move in by late October 2025. Funded by approximately $5. 3 million from the Province and additional contributions from federal and local sources, the initiative is part of a larger $19-billion housing investment strategy. Since 2017, the Province has delivered over 93,600 homes or has them underway across British Columbia, with more than 850 located in the Okanagan-Similkameen region.
This development aims to provide safe and affordable housing, benefiting families, seniors, and workers in the community.