House of All Sorts in Peril | Vancouver News

A passionate owner is fighting to save Emily Carr’s historic home, the House of All Sorts, from decay — but provincial authorities won’t fund repairs for privately owned heritage sites. Peter Willis, who’s poured his own money into assessments and restoration efforts, is now rallying the public to demand action, even proposing short-term rentals as a lifeline — just like Carr herself once did. Despite officials acknowledging the house’s cultural value, they stand firm: no public money for private property. Local historians warn this reflects a broader crisis in BC’s heritage preservation system, where vital sites risk disappearing without urgent intervention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d914a9400d3b9391