Saanich aboriginal library first of its kind in Canada

Great news for the Victoria Native Friendship Centre – they’ve opened a Aboriginal Library! Read more

Update on View Towers

It’s great to see three amazing organizations working together to help those displaced by the fire.  Read more

Red Cross steps in for View Towers residents

The Red Cross and other agencies/groups across the region are stepping up to help those left homeless by the View Towers fire. Read more

Displaced residents of fire-hit View Towers ‘want answers’

An estimated 70 people have been displaced by the recent fire at View Towers – many are now wanting to get access to their units and looking for answers. Read more

Seniors may lose activity centre if city decides not to fund move

Silver Threads is looking for a new home. Read more

B.C. kids put at risk with failure of government computer system: advocate

So many at-risk individuals and families are effected by this system failure… Read more

Victoria eyes ‘humane’ muzzles for volatile dogs

Muzzles proposed for aggressive dogs in part because of the canine companions of those experiencing homelessness… Read more

‘Living wage’ rises in Victoria making life here less affordable

The Community Social Planning Council has released the living wage in Greater Victoria – $18.93/hr is required to meet the basic costs of living (up from $18.73 last year). Read more

Foster children need support after age 19: report

A recent report concludes children require support after they age out of care. Read more

EDITORIAL: Homelessness isn’t going to disappear

Interesting editorial from Victoria News in response to the Coalition’s recent survey. Read more