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, 2020September 7, 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...
Bastion Square “More Justice More Peace” mural protected by a protest after drawing complaints from VicPD over “ACAB” slogan August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Kate Korte ACAB, “All Cops Are Bastards,” alludes to the systemic nature of police violence Photo by Kate Korte After collaborating with Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists on a mural reading "More Justice, More...
Life in a piece of fabric: people living in Beacon Hill Park relocate, face harassment August 12, 2020September 15, 2020 Alec Lazenby Injunction by City of Victoria sees campers move to more exposed locations of Beacon Hill Park and shines a light on the everyday hardships facing Victoria’s street community Photo by Michael...
Demonstrators gather downtown to call for decriminalization and safe supply as overdose deaths continue to rise in B.C. August 1, 2020August 1, 2020 Kate Korte On July 31, amid chants of “decrim now,” cowbells, and cars honking in support, over 50 supporters gathered in front of the Ministry of Health office to raise awareness for
Health officials’ portraits vandalized on Government St. July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 Kate Korte The colourful portraits that line Government Street have been vandalized with racial slurs, swastikas, and other markings.
Victoria Native Friendship seasonal shelter closure sheds light on Indigenous homelessness amid surge of community support July 20, 2020August 14, 2020 Alec Lazenby On July 1, the Victoria Native Friendship Centre’s seasonal shelter was forced to close — sending visitors back onto the street, including eight to 10 regular guests.
Resist Canada 153 attracts hundreds of attendees, clashes with far-right groups July 2, 2020July 3, 2020 Michael John Lo Black and Indigenous-led event holds space at the Legislature, displacing fringe groups Photo by Michael John Lo On July 1, the legislature lawn normally used for a Canada Day concert was instead...
District of Saanich Council passes motion increasing housing restriction on unrelated persons from four to six June 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Josh Kozelj Decision comes after homeowners, students, voiced opinions in all-day public hearing Image via Google Maps Following a marathon five-hour online public hearing on Saturday night, the District of Saanich Council voted to...
