Category: Civil Society and a Strong Social Fabric
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Let’s Not Let the Issue of Homelessness Divide Us
These are photos of new modular housing on Hillside Ave called Spa’qun House opening soon for Aboriginal women experiencing homelessness and run by the Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness. Too often when people write about Beacon Hill Park, or other sites where people are living outdoors, they show pictures of people camping rather than the…
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Participatory Budgeting and Everyday Creativity Grants Help Residents #buildbackbetter
Update on City’s COVID-19 response and recovery. Video from Friday, June 26 2020. The Province has announced Phase 3 of its ReStart Plan, which allows for “safe and smart travel” within BC and the re-opening of more hotels and resorts. Destination Greater Victoria is also promoting wide open spaces and places in Victoria, and ideas…
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Racism Has No Place in Our City or Our Country
Images from the #peoplelessprotest organized at Centennial Square by Victoria Youth of Colour. The events of the last several days south of the border have sparked difficult and important conversations, as once again the systemic racism in American society is revealed. Racism does not stop at the border. These are also conversations we need to…
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Council considers recovery actions for business and residents
City COVID-19 Update, May 12 2020 I apologize for not posting Friday’s Facebook live address here. If you missed it and you want to catch up, you can view it here on the City’s Facebook page. Today is International Nurses Day. More than ever, I know we are all so keenly aware of the amazing…
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Thank you Victorians for all the work you’ve done to flatten the curve and care for each other
For those who want to stay up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me Mondays and Fridays on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. This video is my address from Monday. For those who have…
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COVID Safe Pedestrian Crossings Implemented at 25 Victoria Intersections
On Friday the Province launched the portal for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers. This is a one-time worker benefit that provides additional support for those who aren’t working due to COVID-19. It’s a $1000 tax free benefit to those who are eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Visit here to find out…
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#NovaScotiaRemembers and We Remember With You
For those who want to stay up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. This video is my address from Friday. We’ll be back Monday at 2:30pm.…
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Government House Collaborates with City, Launches Victory Over COVID Gardens Project
For those who want to stay right up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. We’re getting lots of emails with lots of questions and we’ll do…
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VIDEA Hosts Global Storytelling Sessions Monday Evenings – All Welcome
For those who want to stay right up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. We’re getting lots of emails with lots of questions and we’ll do…
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Council Provides COVID Relief to Residents and Businesses
For those who want to stay right up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. We’re getting lots of emails with lots of questions and we’ll do…
