B.C. hikes minimum wage 20 cents to $10.45
BC has announced a 20 cent rise to the minimum wage starting September. Read more
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B.C.’s minimum wage to rise in September
Just announced – BC’s minimum wage to increase 20 cents in September. Read more
Brightly coloured kindness meters to help Victoria homeless people
Fort St merchants have spear-headed a project that allows $$ collected from brightly coloured parking meters to be donated to agencies assisting those experiencing homelessness. Read more
B.C. families on income assistance to keep more cash
Families on income assistance will now be able to make up to earn more money before the government claws it back from income assistance cheques. Read more
Social workers honoured for contributions
Take a moment this week and honour a social worker in your life – it’s Social Work Week!. Read more
Bubby Rose’s coffee shop owner helps woman turn life around
One chance encounter between to strangers led to a woman experiencing homelessness being offered a hand-up by a local business owner. Read more
Experience can point to homeless, drug solutions
Comment in today’s Times Colonist from UVIC’s Bernie Paulie. Read more
Poorest B.C. seniors not getting help, advocate says
In a recent survey it was discovered that many seniors don’t know that subsidies are available or how to apply. Read more
Victoria women’s transition houses receive large donation
Victoria Women’s Transition House has received a donation from Royal LePage. Read more
Coldest Night of the Year
Shaw TV’s coverage of the Coldest Night of the year Walk-a-thon. Read more