Canada and BC help create new Aboriginal housing

A $5-million federal and provincial investment in Aboriginal housing initiative will create housing for Aboriginals in need within BC.  Read more

Anonymous wealthy couple’s $30-million gift to help homeless in Vancouver

A couple’s donation allows Taylor Manor to operate independent of government support, providing housing for 56 homeless. Read more

Social Justice not about heroes—just hard work

Jody Paterson, writer and social justice worker, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Victoria. An excerpt from her acceptance speech. Read more

BC overhauls employment and disability assistance programs

Premier Clark’s changes  to BC’s income and disability assistance programs. Read more

Victoria Human Exchange turns 20

Victoria Human Exchange society has sheltered 400 people in emergency and supported housing, and turned 20 this year. Read more