Vic West tower plan going to public hearing
Update on Pacifica Housing’s Wilson’s Walk. Read more
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Campers in Victoria park spark neighbourhood complaints
A park in Fernwood has become the site on controversy as people experiencing homelessness have taken up residence. Read more
Safe injection site for Victoria gaining acceptance, mayor says
The idea of developing a safe injection site similar to Vancouver’s InSite is gaining traction in the Victoria area says Mayor Fortin. Read more
Editorial: Mental health costs offloaded
Editorial from the Times Colonist calling for more funding for those dealing with mental illness. Read more
Youth homelessness an ‘unseen’ crisis in Greater Victoria
Youth at-risk are in need of more housing in Greater Victoria. Read more
Mental Health Crisis
Chek News explores the mental health crisis in our community. Read more
Street Newz successor hot off press in Victoria
After 10 years Victoria’s Street Newz has printed it’s last paper – but the Vancouver based Megaphone is taking over. Read more
Mental-health cases flood capital region’s police
Mental health is often linked to homelessness, and Chief Elsnor is sounding the alarm in the rise of mental health related calls received by Victoria Police. Read more
Ontario activist blasts View Towers evictions
The ‘renovictions’ that happened recently at View Towers wouldn’t be possible in Ontario thanks to provincial legislation. Read more
PENINSULA letter: We’re all affected by homelessness
Great letter to the editor of the Peninsula News by Brian Trotto of Saanichton. Read more