Author

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative

Addiction

The growing complexity of client needs prompts Cool Aid centre to temporarily shutter.

That outreach work won’t be done at Cool Aid’s new Crosstown development project on the former Tally Ho property on Douglas

Labour

Amid national railway work stoppages, Labour Day highlights Island’s intense labour history

More than a century ago, Island workers fought against shockingly dangerous mining conditions

Climate Change

For the CRD, climate change remains an economic challenge, not a cultural one

The CRD has a response plan to climate change but offers no challenge to the industries causing it.

Indigenous

Indigenizing education is the focus of delegates to Camosun’s S’TEṈISTOLW̱ conference

Educators from around the world will build connections and discuss structural changes that support Indigenous students

Municipal

BC’s housing crunch means redefining affordable and middle income

Housing programs and development incentives focus on a mythical middle class

Mental Health

Victoria Brain Injury Society to open new office downtown amid challenges with opioid and housing crises

Intersecting impacts of brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use come to a head on Victoria’s streets

Housing

Victoria mayor calls for support to fill gaps in services and housing in the CRD

After carrying the lion’s share of regional social service and housing provision, Alto asks other municipalities to step up