Healthy food for families who need it

Healthy food for families who need it

In a time of ever rising costs, The Gift of Good Food offers relief for families ›› Mila Czemerys & Chantille Viaud Food bank visits have skyrocketed 35% since 2019 across Canada. Soaring food prices, combined with increases on most living expenses, means there...
New fall legislation to tackle housing crisis

New fall legislation to tackle housing crisis

›› Grace Lore, MLA I know access to affordable, attainable housing is so important to our ­community. Behind Vic High and funded by BC ­Housing, 158 affordable units of rentals are being built, but to truly meet the need in our city and across the province, we need...
Joys of wreath making

Joys of wreath making

›› Kayla Siefried Bringing aromatic coniferous boughs and branches into the home and hanging them on the outside of the home is a lovely way to bring cheer and beauty to the festive ­season. At a recent wreath ­making ­workshop at the Compost Education Centre, it was...
VIDEA Fair Trade Fair

VIDEA Fair Trade Fair

>> Andy Harris   VIDEA’s Winter Fair, previously the Fair Trade Fair, is BACK for another day of beautiful world crafts, fair trade and Indigenous goods, and catering from the amazing International Women’s Catering Coop. Join us Saturday, November 25th, at...