Province needs poverty plan

The lack of success in reducing child poverty in BC necessitates the implementation of a concrete poverty reduction action plan.

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Cold weather increases need for emergency shelter

The recent cold snap has amplified the need for the emergency shelter spaces provided by Extreme Weather Protocol.

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Pancakes with Santa is haute cuisine at Victoria restaurant

All proceeds from the annual Vista 18 pancakes with Santa breakfast go to the Times Colonist Christmas Fund.

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Food costs and hunger

As food prices continue to rise, Canadians who are already struggling with poverty suffer the most.

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Cool Aid needs winter coats

Cool Aid is collecting winter coats and other warm items to help people experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty survive the cold winter weather.

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16X9: 25 years later, Canada’s child poverty rate remains unchanged

In the twenty-five years since the Government of Canada pledged to end child poverty, the statistics have remained largely the same. Global News takes an in-depth look at cases of child and youth poverty across Canada.

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Belmont food drive aims high

Leadership students at Belmont Secondary School are collecting food and cash donations for Goldstream Food Bank. Their goal is to collect 10,000 items by the night of Wednesday the third.

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Province criticized for clawbacks

The high rate of child poverty in BC is causing controversy over child support clawbacks.

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Victoria Foundation’s Giving Tuesday #unselfie Contest

This Victoria Foundation is running a Giving Tuesday campaign that highlights the many ways people in Greater Victoria contribute to their community.

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Editorial: There are many ways to give back

Greater Victoria offers a wide variety of opportunities to give back and help those experiencing homelessness or poverty.

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