Vital Signs Report shows youth disproportionately affected in terms of mental health, employment November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Kate Korte This year’s new “Pandemic Snapshot” addition to the Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs report provided statistics for how the pandemic has impacted people of different age groups. People under 30 were
City of Victoria to house 200 by end of year, while bylaw issues arise for unhoused November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 Alec Lazenby and Michael John Lo Homelessness continues to be a serious problem across Canada, but in Victoria it has become a particularly hot topic. As winter approaches and demand for solutions increases, the city has
Community members band together to build showers for Beacon Hill Park’s homeless November 5, 2020November 5, 2020 Alec Lazenby On Oct. 24, a group of Greater Victoria community members joined together to build showers for unhoused residents of Beacon Hill Park.
W̱SÁNEĆ nations hold solidarity blockade for Mi’kmaw fishers October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Kate Korte and Alec Lazenby At a blockade of the Patricia Bay Highway on Oct. 23, a crowd of over 100 supporters joined members of W̱SÁNEĆ nations and Mi'kmaw guests to stand in solidarity with
Urban farming initiative “Get Growing, Victoria!” made into permanent program October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Christopher Driscoll Council extends COVID-19 food-security plan Graphic by Darian Colpitts. On Oct. 1, Victoria’s City Council passed a motion to make Victoria’s newest urban-farming initiative “Get Growing, Victoria!” a permanent program. The multi-level...
Recent Saanich and Oak Bay decisions could make housing more accessible for UVic students October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Boston Laferte The Saanich council recently wrapped up ongoing studies and surveys on garden suites, and voted to legalize them as part of a plan to increase housing in the municipality. Oak
Vancouver Island Crisis Society launches suicide bereavement programs island-wide September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 Alec Lazenby As part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, the Vancouver Island Crisis Society (VICS) is expanding their Suicide Bereavement Support program island-wide via Zoom.
Victoria City Council defers full funding of equity, diversity, and inclusion office September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 Alec Lazenby Despite deferring the creation of an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) office due to financial difficulties related to COVID-19, Victoria City Council has approved hiring for two EDI-related positions.
Three months later, Chantel Moore’s family continues to seek justice September 6, 2020October 1, 2020 Michael John Lo Surrounded by friends and supporters, Chantel Moore’s family gathered once again on the steps on the B.C. Legislature to seek justice and advocate for replacing armed police officers with trauma-informed
Over 400 people join online candlelit vigil for International Overdose Awareness Day September 2, 2020September 2, 2020 Kate Korte The B.C. legislature was lit purple to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, photo by Kate Korte. For those that have lost loved ones to the overdose crisis, the rising number of...
