Editorial: Mental health costs offloaded

Editorial from the Times Colonist calling for more funding for those dealing with mental illness. Read more

Youth homelessness an ‘unseen’ crisis in Greater Victoria

Youth at-risk are in need of more housing in Greater Victoria. Read more

Mental Health Crisis

Chek News explores the mental health crisis in our community. Read more

Street Newz successor hot off press in Victoria

After 10 years Victoria’s Street Newz has printed it’s last paper – but the Vancouver based Megaphone is taking over. Read more

Mental-health cases flood capital region’s police

Mental health is often linked to homelessness, and Chief Elsnor is sounding the alarm in the rise of mental health related calls received by Victoria Police. Read more

Ontario activist blasts View Towers evictions

The ‘renovictions’ that happened recently at View Towers wouldn’t be possible in Ontario thanks to provincial legislation. Read more

PENINSULA letter: We’re all affected by homelessness

Great letter to the editor of the Peninsula News by Brian Trotto of Saanichton. Read more

Debating defensive urban architecture

Great interview on the CBC featuring our very own Hilary Marks from the Speakers Bureau. Read more

Someone should explain about plight of homeless

A letter to the editor from Dayna Mazzuca. Read more

Unions, non-profits partner to help low-wage workers

The United Way, TAPS and labour unions are teaming up to help low-wage workers in labour disputes. Read more