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The aging face of homelessness in North American cities

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 22, 2019 by Britt SantowskiApril 16, 2019

Sarah Canham, Simon Fraser University In Vancouver last month, more than 400 volunteers walked around, carrying clipboards and wearing bright yellow buttons that read “Homeless Count.” They were out on the streets or in shelters asking homeless people to complete … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged affordable housing, homeless, indigenous, seniors

Presentation to Sooke Council: People living rough could die while governments decide what to do with them

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 14, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 14, 2018
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Note, this type of article will be available exclusively to subscribers starting in January, 2019. Join us in December and become a Charter member … and receive the Trial Rate for a full year. At most, you’ll pay $0.33/day.  Elected … Continue reading →

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Despite steps taken, homeless counts show challenges ahead

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 12, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 12, 2018

–Homelessness, provincial update The first-ever provincewide homeless-count report shows that while B.C. has taken important first steps to house British Columbians, more work needs to be done to prevent and address homelessness in B.C. communities. According to the report — … Continue reading →

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Affordable rental homes on the way in Sooke (244 units) and Langford (250 units)

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 7, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 12, 2018
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 People in need of affordable rental housing in Sooke and Langford will have access to 494 new homes, with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the BC government and the Capital Regional District (CRD) moving forward with four affordable housing … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged affordable housing, homeless

Emergency weather protocols activated in Victoria, Sooke still without a shelter

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 4, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 12, 2018
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–Britt Santowski, SPN In spite of earlier hopes for a new emergency weather shelter in Sooke, the dream was not realized. Those in Sooke living rough are still outdoors, in spite of evening temperatures hovering around freezing. According to Sherry … Continue reading →

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UBC study reveals how political leanings shape support for homeless

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 2, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 12, 2018
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Stories, rather than statistics, unite Canadians on homelessness action A new study by researchers at UBC and the University of Toronto has determined that people, regardless of their political stripes, will respond charitably to those experiencing homelessness if they learn … Continue reading →

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Funds approved $35,000 for a Sooke Housing Needs Assessment

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 14, 2018 by Britt SantowskiDecember 12, 2018
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The Affordable Housing Committee turned to Council to get a Housing Needs Assessment report completed. This report would provide an unbiased and full-spectrum overview of the housing needs in Sooke, ranging from homelessness to rentals to home ownership. Initially, it … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged homeless, November 13 2018

Temporary and extreme weather response shelters open in B.C.

Sooke PocketNews Posted on November 1, 2018 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 9, 2019

With colder weather already hitting parts of the province, the Government of B.C. is opening additional shelter spaces to ensure people experiencing homelessness have access to a safe and warm place to stay. In partnership with municipalities and non-profits in approximately … Continue reading →

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Creating a Compassionate Action Plan for the Sooke region, all welcome!

Sooke PocketNews Posted on October 22, 2018 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019
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The Sooke region faces its own set of critical social issues, among them poverty, homelessness, social isolation, discrimination, hunger, drug abuse, domestic violence and the lack of affordable rental housing. But what are we, as a community, doing already to … Continue reading →

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Letter: Compassion is needed, as many with homes are also one paycheque away from being homeless

Sooke PocketNews Posted on September 21, 2018 by Britt SantowskiSeptember 21, 2018

–Katie Bee (This was first published on Facebook and is republished here with permission) There is so much anger in the air right now surrounding Camp Namegans move to Goldstream Park, and I don’t dismiss anyone’s right to their opinion, … Continue reading →

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