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Let's Talk Housing: A Podcast by BC Housing

British Columbia is in the grips of a housing affordability crisis decades in the making. The Province has an ambitious plan to tackle the crisis through the largest investment in housing affordability in B.C.’s history. Tasked with building tens of thousands of homes in hundreds of communities is BC Housing, the agency responsible for developing, managing, and administering a wide range of subsidized housing and homelessness services across the province. BC Housing doesn’t do this alone, they work with hundreds of partners. In this podcast, you’ll hear from those tackling the crisis head on.

Community Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 11 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
51
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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Rental Assistance That Works: RAP and SAFER Programs

Rental Assistance That Works: RAP and SAFER Programs

*This episode was filmed during Minister Kahlon’s tenure as Minister of Housing.

 

In this episode of Let’s Talk Housing, we take a closer look at two programs that are helping British Columbians stay …

00:22:09  |   Tue 12 Aug 2025
Small Town, Big Impact: Filling the Seniors Housing Gap in Fort St. James

Small Town, Big Impact: Filling the Seniors Housing Gap in Fort St. James

How do you create affordable, independent living in a small community? In this episode, we visit Fort St. James, where the new Neghuni Ghunli-un housing facility is providing 36 suites for older adul…

00:35:36  |   Tue 22 Jul 2025
Opening Doors to Accessibility

Opening Doors to Accessibility

In this episode, we explore how organizations are redefining their approach to accessibility, broadening their lens and criteria to meet evolving needs. We’ll examine how accessibility has expanded t…

00:34:57  |   Tue 08 Jul 2025
Navigating Housing Challenges: Finding Safety and Belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ People

Navigating Housing Challenges: Finding Safety and Belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ People

In this episode, we explore unique issues and solutions experienced specifically by individuals of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as they have navigated/continue to navigate the housing system. We will li…

00:36:26  |   Tue 24 Jun 2025
From Grandmother to Granddaughter: A Story of Indigenous  Intergenerational Living

From Grandmother to Granddaughter: A Story of Indigenous Intergenerational Living

Brenda Knight of BC Indigenous Housing Society shares fond memories of being raised by her grandmother and the importance of intergenerational housing. That's why the society’s latest housing project…

00:28:04  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
How BC Builds is Fast-Tracking Housing

How BC Builds is Fast-Tracking Housing

We’re back with Season 5 of Let’s Talk Housing—and we have a new host! Join Mita Naidu, BC Housing's Director of Content Strategy, as she dives into the stories, people, and partnerships shaping hous…

00:36:21  |   Tue 27 May 2025
Sara's Farewell

Sara's Farewell

In this special episode of Let’s Talk Housing, Sara Goldvine passes the torch to the podcast’s new host, Mita Naidu. The two reflect on Sara’s time as host, discussing key moments, housing policies, …

00:20:08  |   Tue 08 Apr 2025
Paws and People: The Lifeline of Pets in the Downtown Eastside

Paws and People: The Lifeline of Pets in the Downtown Eastside

In this episode, we explore the powerful connection between pets and their owners living in the Downtown Eastside. For many in this community, pets are more than just animals—they are loyal companion…

00:26:52  |   Tue 25 Mar 2025
Creating Connections Through Intergenerational Living

Creating Connections Through Intergenerational Living

In this episode, we explore a unique housing development in Terrace that brings different generations together under one roof. This project offers not just homes, but a space where seniors and youth …

00:26:03  |   Tue 11 Mar 2025
Emergencies in Community: Tenants Supporting Tenants

Emergencies in Community: Tenants Supporting Tenants

This episode highlights BC Housing’s efforts to build resilient communities through innovative tenant engagement programs. By fostering social ties and preparing for emergencies, BC Housing creates s…

00:22:41  |   Tue 25 Feb 2025
From B.C. to Ontario: Innovative Strategies on Homelessness

From B.C. to Ontario: Innovative Strategies on Homelessness

Let’s Talk Housing S4 E2

From B.C. to Ontario: Innovative Strategies on Homelessness


This episode explores the common challenges and innovative solutions in social housing, drawing parallels between Ot…

00:33:07  |   Tue 11 Feb 2025
Catching up with B.C.'s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs: Hon. Ravi Kahlon

Catching up with B.C.'s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs: Hon. Ravi Kahlon

In this episode, we sit down with B.C.’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs, Ravi Kahlon, to discuss his expanded portfolio and the critical challenges facing the housing sector. We explore ho…

00:18:38  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
S3E12 - A First Nation's Bold Plans for Indigenous-led Housing

S3E12 - A First Nation's Bold Plans for Indigenous-led Housing

Donalene Rapada of Hiyam Society and Dave Ward of Lu’ma Development Management discuss the partnership between the two Indigenous organizations, the projects they have been working on and how they’re…

00:40:14  |   Tue 14 May 2024
S3E11 - Affordable Housing for Veterans

S3E11 - Affordable Housing for Veterans

The Legion Veterans Village (LVV) is an integrated centre of excellence for veterans and first responders focusing on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mental health. In this episode, Sara ta…

00:28:34  |   Tue 30 Apr 2024
S3E10 - How Storytelling Can Build Community Understanding

S3E10 - How Storytelling Can Build Community Understanding

In this episode, Sara talks to Meera Mathew from the Existence Project and two storytellers to discuss how sharing personal stories can bring people from different backgrounds together and challenge …

00:47:13  |   Tue 16 Apr 2024
S3E9 - Supporting Housing and Services for Black & Afro-Descendant Communities in BC

S3E9 - Supporting Housing and Services for Black & Afro-Descendant Communities in BC

This special live podcast panel event was held in February to honour Black History Month. The episode explores the challenges Black communities face in finding safe and affordable housing in Metro Va…

00:46:44  |   Tue 02 Apr 2024
S3E8 - Affordable Housing for Women by Women

S3E8 - Affordable Housing for Women by Women

Carla Guerrera of Purpose Driven Developments and Carla Busnardo, Board Member of Soroptimist House talk about their innovative and ground-breaking housing redevelopment project in Vancouver – a 13-s…

00:35:16  |   Fri 08 Mar 2024
S3E7 - Tackling misinformation about housing solutions, with On the Way Home Podcast

S3E7 - Tackling misinformation about housing solutions, with On the Way Home Podcast

This is a special joint episode with On the Way Home Podcast from the National Conference on Ending Homelessness in Nova Scotia. In this episode,

Michael Braithwaite from Blue Door and Sara Goldvine…

00:31:10  |   Tue 20 Feb 2024
S3E6 - Culturally Appropriate Housing for Seniors

S3E6 - Culturally Appropriate Housing for Seniors

Vancouver’s Chinatown has been home to newcomers for generations, including many immigrants from China who were often excluded from other neighborhoods. In this episode, Sara talks with Queenie Choo,…

00:24:35  |   Tue 06 Feb 2024
S3E5 – Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities

S3E5 – Affordable Housing for People with Disabilities

For many young people, moving into their first home is challenging. It’s even more so for youth with disabilities, who face additional barriers. In this episode, Sara talks with Linden, a resident o…

00:28:55  |   Tue 23 Jan 2024
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