Victoria councillor wants to make affordable-housing mandatory

After a presentation to council from Coalition ED Andrew Wynn-Williams, Councillor Ben Isitt is calling for mandatory affordable housing. Read more

Tenancy branch rejects investigation into View Towers landlords amid complaints

The Residential Tenancy branch has turned down a request from TAPS to investigate the owners of View Towers. Read more

Jewish volunteers bring Hanukkah to Our Place

Hanukkah is coming to Our Place thanks to dedicated volunteers from Congregation Emanu El. Read more

Christians and Muslims join together to spread holiday cheer to the homeless

Volunteers from the Catholic community and the B.C. Muslim Association worked together to give back through the local charity Homeless Partners. Read more

Organizers expect high turnout for sex-worker march today

December 17 is the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers, join the Red Umbrella March at the Parliament buildings this evening. Read more

$12.3-million care boost to support addicts, mentally ill on Island

Additional beds will be available for those struggling with mental illness and addictions thanks to additional funding. Read more

Need for help rising, Salvation Army says

The Salvation Army is seeing many more people in need of help this Christmas than in previous years.

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Readers’ generosity helps to serve up a Christmas treat

Mustard Seed’s Annual Christmas Dinner was held last week, serving almost 1000 people in need in Greater Victoria. Read more

Mustard Seed like family to Victoria woman

The Mustard Seed offers community and support to many people in Greater Victoria.

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Victoria mom grateful for holiday boost

The Mustard Seed and the Times Colonist Christmas Fund offer help to families in need over the holidays.

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