Tent city proposal sparks protest at Topaz Park

Residents and those opposed to the proposed outdoor shelter in Topaz Park gathered on Saturday. Read more

Topaz Park suggested as location for homeless tent city

Topaz Park has been identified as a potential site for a pilot outdoor shelter. Read more

Unbalanced EI system is failing Canadians, former chief actuary says

Only 40% of unemployed Canadians receive benefits, demonstrating the unbalanced EI system according to a former chief actuary. Read more

Homeless man donates $4,000 to Our Place

Our Place is $4000 richer after a generous gift from a man experiencing homelessness. Read more

What would you do with $5,000? Our Place users thankful for gift

Our Place Society receives a generous gift from a man experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria. Read more

Comment: Victoria makes right move on homelessness

A comment in today’s Times Colonist from the Coalition’s Andrew Wynn-Williams. Read more

B.C. co-op tenants fear soaring costs if rent subsidies disappear

BC’s coop housing organizations are becoming increasingly concerned as federal subsidies expire. Read more

Advocate for homeless backs moves to affordable housing

The Coalition applauds the City’s focus on affordable housing. Read more

Comment: End adult homelessness, one youth at a time

Mark Muldoon from Threshold Housing Society writes to the Times Colonist about youth homelessness. Read more

Former homeless man uses passion for painting to turn his life around

Chek news meets an Our Place resident who’s passion for painting has transformed his life. Read more