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Drugs, homelessness take their toll on Victoria’s streets
Two additional deaths among the street-community highlight the challenges facing so many. Read more
‘Not acceptable to turn a blind eye’ to sex workers…
The outrage over the closure of some of PEERS services continues in today’s Times Colonist: Read more
Safe haven for sex workers forced to close
After months of restructuring and trying to find solution, Peers has announced they will have to cut programs due to funding shortfalls. Read more
Editorial: Mentally ill need more support
In today’s Times Colonist the editorial recommends more funding be made available for those with mental health challenges – freeing up the police to deal with criminals. Read more
Mustard Seed Food Bank donations
After a call for help from the Mustard Seed, residents from around Greater Victoria dig deep. Read more
Food Bank Crisis
The Mustard Seed Food Bank reports that their shelves are nearly bear. They are calling for help from Greater Victoria residents to help those in need. Read more
Province offers to pay moving bill for Esquimalt family at shelter
The Province of BC has reserved it’s earlier decision and has offered to pay the moving costs of a family currently living at Rock Bay Landing. Read more
Esquimalt family denied moving help after stay at shelter
Moving on from homelessness can be the greatest challenge, as one Greater Victoria family recently discovered. Read more