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02/13/2026

02/12/2026

Celebrate Family Day with a Dance Along that brings neighbours and local police officers together in a welcoming, family‑friendly space.

This year’s event is proudly hosted by the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Committee (GVPDAC) in partnership with the VicPD Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Committee.

Come share some smiles, enjoy the music, and connect with your community.

02/12/2026

Candle Light Vigil for Tumbler Ridge Victims, Families, & Community
TONIGHT Wednesday February 11th
7:00PM
Front steps of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia

02/12/2026

We need to correct something we shared earlier.
In a recent post, we stated that there is no youth detox in Victoria. That information was inaccurate.
Youth detoxification services are available locally through Youth Empowerment Society (YES).
We apologize for the confusion. Our intention was never to misinform — it was to speak to the barriers youth face when trying to access care.
Detox services do exist.
What we continue to see are challenges with awareness, access, housing stability, and ongoing support for youth who are living unhoused and struggling with substance use and mental health.
We believe in accountability.
When we get something wrong, we correct it.
Thank you to those who reached out and helped clarify.

02/12/2026

Supporting Families Impacted by the Recent Tragedy in Tumbler Ridge … Tumbler Ridge PAC needs your support for Supporting families affected in Tumbler Ridge

02/02/2026

When AI Becomes a “Friend”: What A Parent Recently Shared With Us

A parent recently contacted us after noticing their teen becoming more secretive online. What they discovered was not an online predator, but an emotional attachment to AI “friends” that were always available, attentive, and validating. This article explores what this parent learned abut their child, an how AI companionship apps are reshaping teen connection, why some youth find them more satisfying than real relationships, and what parents need to understand before concern turns into missed opportunity.

To read our full article on what this parent had to share with us, and some of our thoughts on this topic, click this link https://www.thewhitehatter.ca/post/when-ai-becomes-a-friend-what-a-parent-recently-shared-with-us

01/31/2026

"Cathcart is on several and waitlists. But the housing with and supports that Cathcart, and many other violent prolific offenders need, isn’t available.
“It’s been really stressful. It’s been like a shock that I can’t get anything,” said Cathcart.
If he doesn’t find housing, Cathcart expects the same loop of , and that’s defined his last decade, to continue.
“The reality is going to be in and out of jail for a long time more, and it’s already been like 10 years,” said Cathcart.
Cathcart’s mother, Pam Sanderson has been trying to advocate for him for years. She says the current, decentralized approach in managing the transition for prisoner’s from incarceration to society, in acute cases like her son’s, isn’t working."
[read the full story online at: chek news . ca]

01/30/2026

01/30/2026

🌟 February Wellness 🌟
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday come on down to learn something new and have fun!!
Free for youth 13-19
Hosted at 533 Yates St and 2117 Vancouver St.
Contact Bean for more info: wellness@vyes.ca 250-580-7394