Tag Archive for: Housing

Live-aboards on the Gorge are soon to be no longer, raising concerns about where the at-risk residents will go. Read more

The City of Victoria has voted to contribute funding to an affordable housing development in Saanich. Read more

Boaters overnighting on the Gorge waterway will soon have to pull up anchor. Read more

Comment from Richard LeBlanc at Woodwynn Farms about the state of homelessness. Read more

Resident of the Topaz Park area expresses concern over consultation in recent letter to editor. Read more

The Times Colonist`s Bill Cleverley asks if the reaction to the propsed Topaz Park outdoor shelter will create backlash. Read more

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

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

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

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If you require urgent emotional support, including having thoughts of suicide and other mental health issues, please call Vancouver Island Crisis Line: 1-888-494-3888.

Youth (under 25 years of age) may access youthspace.ca for online emotional support.

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