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B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

The British Columbia government is providing a one-time $430 benefit to about 20,000 low-income senior renters in its support program.
Changes to the Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters program include a $110 monthly increase in the housing supplement and expanded eligibility for those with incomes up to $37,240.
The province expects the number of seniors benefiting from the program to increase to 25,000 due to the expanded eligibility criteria.

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BC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced.

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B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit for low-income seniors

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B.C. low-income seniors and families to receive one-time $430 benefit

The B.C. government said the 'top up' cheque will help keep more low-income seniors and families in their homes.

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Low-income renters got a benefit. Scammers took one day to target it, BC Housing says

VANCOUVER – BC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced. The housing agency says in […]

23 days ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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Low-income renters got a benefit. Scammers took one day to target it, BC Housing says

VANCOUVER — BC Housing is warning of scammers targeting recipients of a support scheme for elderly low-income renters, just one day after it was announced.

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B.C. announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is granting a one-time $430 benefit to the roughly 20,000 seniors in its support program for elderly low-income renters. B.C.

25 days ago·Flin Flon, Canada

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