Lack of affordable housing driving Greater Victoria homeless increase

Goldstream Gazette coverage of the Coalition’s AGM and the announcements and reports released: Read more

Number of homeless seniors spikes in Victoria: SFU study

After analyzing the  trends and patterns of homelessness in Greater Victoria a recent report finds seniors are disproportionately represented. Read more

Victoria United Way sets $6-million fundraising target

The United Way announced Wednesday it’s 2014 campaign goal is to raise $6 million. This year’s theme is Unite to Change. Read more

Families, children among capital region’s homeless: report

The Coalition’s latest reports show the patterns of homelessness and the number of individuals using temporary shelter on one night. Read more

New Saanich apartment block will be for homeless seniors

Victoria Cool Aid Society’s Cottage Grove has gone before Saanich Council and received approval. Read more

Island residents are being asked to vote on helping the homeless

Comox Valley voters will be asked if they would like to increase their property taxes to help people experiencing homelessness in their community. Read more

Victoria moves ahead with plan to remove liveaboards from Gorge

Victoria city council has voted to ban overnight moorage in the Gorge waterway. Read more

Victoria cracks down on derelict boats

The City of Victoria council has voted to ban overnight moorage on the Gorge Waterway. Read more

Literacy Victoria Closure

Funding shortfalls force Literacy Victoria to close. Read more

Stigma of mental illness can lead to violence with police: report

A recent report highlights the need for additional officer training to assist people dealing with mental illness. Read more