The Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre has been transformed into a 45-bed shelter site for Victoria’s homeless population. (Provided by the B.C. Government) The transition of Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre from an arena to a temporary homeless shelter created 40 employment opportunities. The position...
“BC Builds will take aim at this issue and that’s a good thing,” she said. “As B.C.’s population continues to see significant growth, the questions that will be on many minds will concern how scalable the program is, how many units it can deliver, and how quickly.” Writing on...
Will the province pay us the difference between what we paid for our condo and the devalued result because of Eby’s cavalier orders? This will not do anything toward the visible homeless population — many of them choose to remain living on the street. Where are our ...
“We have really appreciated the opportunity to be engaged in the project from start to finish,” she said. “The BC SPCA doesn’t support any eradication, unless the animals themselves were suffering from disease or injury or starving on the island or something like that, but we mig...
I used to buy almost all of my bras and underwear from VS bc they tend to last longer and fit better, but from now on I will be finding a new store. The fact that they were outraged at this instead of asking these women for permission to actually sell the products that obv...
The province announced an extra $50 million in new funding over three years to help shelter B.C.’s homeless population, including the creation of 500 new shelter spaces. New money for more teachers The B.C. Teachers’ Federation will have $339 million more in funding to hire 4,200 new...
ALSO READ:Victoria organization says homelessness needs to be seen through an Indigenous lens The project will house 21 women, but offer more than shelter. “The Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness (ACEH) will work with BC Housing and local partners on ensuring the housing, service and cu...