Construction begins on residential care building in Saanich

Construction is underway on a new 260-bed modern seniors facility in Saanich. The state-of-the-art residential and dementia care facility will provide a more home-like feel, moving away from an institutional approach. Read more

How Carole James’ son pulled back from the abyss

How Victoria’s Umbrella Society helped Evan James, a new father, become clean and sober. Read more

Reunion with first homeless brother leads to second homeless brother

An Ontario woman reunited with her brother after more than 25 years. Her brother has experienced homelessness in Victoria.  Read more

Ending homelessness in Calgary, and across Canada

The Wellesley Institute shares the success Calgary has had in their fight to end homelessness. Read more

‘Wealth equals health’: Canada’s doctors warn of growing health inequalities

Canadian Doctors are raising concerns over the growing health care inequality.  Read more

EI Changes To Give Relief To Parents Of Canada’s Sick Kids

Parents will soon be able to claim up to 35 weeks of benefits while they look after their critically ill or injured child. Read more

OUR VIEW: Defining our affordability

Opinion editorial from the Peninsula News Review about the balance between affordable housing, land costs and density. Read more

Veterans’ housing project to get federal funding

The Federal Government has announced $1.8 million in in-kind contributions from Veterans Affairs Canada, to existing shelters to offer housing and support for homeless vets. Cockrell House, which opened in 2008, is set to receive more than $250,000. Read more

Homing in on Homelessness

Winnipeg joins over 300 North American cities in their pledge to end homelessness in 10 years. Read more

No Vacancy: Trends in Rental Housing in Canada

A Quality of Life Reporting System report suggest a healthy housing market is the cornerstone of a strong economy. Read more