Victoria mayor calls on leaders to pitch tents on Parliament Hill

Mayor Lisa Helps wants to draw attention to the issue of homelessness by camping out on Parliament Hill during the upcoming Federal election. Read more

Schools a lifeline for homeless youth, report says

The importance of school in the life of a child experiencing or at-risk of homelessness is vital says recent report. Read more

Victoria’s Lisa Helps wants mayors to tent on Parliament Hill

Will Canada’s mayors join Victoria’s for a camp-out on Parliament Hill to raise awareness of homelessness? Read more

Tent city proposal sparks protest at Topaz Park

Residents and those opposed to the proposed outdoor shelter in Topaz Park gathered on Saturday. Read more

Topaz Park suggested as location for homeless tent city

Topaz Park has been identified as a potential site for a pilot outdoor shelter. Read more

Unbalanced EI system is failing Canadians, former chief actuary says

Only 40% of unemployed Canadians receive benefits, demonstrating the unbalanced EI system according to a former chief actuary. Read more

Homeless man donates $4,000 to Our Place

Our Place is $4000 richer after a generous gift from a man experiencing homelessness. Read more

What would you do with $5,000? Our Place users thankful for gift

Our Place Society receives a generous gift from a man experiencing homelessness in Greater Victoria. Read more

Comment: Victoria makes right move on homelessness

A comment in today’s Times Colonist from the Coalition’s Andrew Wynn-Williams. Read more

B.C. co-op tenants fear soaring costs if rent subsidies disappear

BC’s coop housing organizations are becoming increasingly concerned as federal subsidies expire. Read more