It was the lifeline that Bonnie Baker needed - a place to call home.

Baker, a pensioner for the past 15 years, has just moved into Hadgraft Wilson Place on Bertram St. after having to leave her rural home. She has been on a waitlist for a year with no options, given her limited income.

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The six-storey building is a partnership between the city, senior levels of government, and BC Housing. Itsa国际传媒檚 operated by Pathways Abilities Society and provides 68 homes for seniors, people with low to moderate incomes and people living with disabilities.

Baker attended a media event on June 16 at Hadgraft Wilson Place, along with B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon and Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas.

Kahlon also spoke about the second phase of the Pleasantvale housing development on Cambridge Ave. and the redevelopment of the Alexandra Gardener Safe House. He said the projects are a reflection of the cooperation that happens in Kelowna.

sa国际传媒淯nderstanding that we have to come together to find innovative ways to build the housing that all people need. Whatsa国际传媒檚 happened here is very special.sa国际传媒�

Pleasantvale will provide 75 rental units for individuals with low to moderate incomes, families, seniors and people living with disabilities. Itsa国际传媒檚 expected to be completed in 2025.

Alexandra Gardener Safe House, operated by NOW Canada, will replace the existing 20 shelter beds and provide an additional 24 units of transitional housing for women and children in need of a safe place to stay.

sa国际传媒淭odaysa国际传媒檚 announcement celebrates what can be achieved by working together across levels of government with community partners to tackle the housing needs within communities,sa国际传媒� said Dyas.

The mayor added the city remains engaged with government and community partners.

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Hadgraft Wilson Place is named after two Kelowna families that have long histories of supporting Pathways Abilities Society.

The province, through BC Housing, is also working with the city to explore redevelopment opportunities at 1451 and 1469 Bertram St.

More information about potential uses of the site will be shared with the community this fall.

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