Violet Hayes and Renate Sutherland sat down with David Graham from 88.5 The Beach to talk about the supportive housing planned for 222 Corfield, including deconstructing many of the misconceptions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGLS3JfPamo...
The Presidents Cup is the national Sr.B level box lacrosse championships for the Canadian Lacrosse Association, and will be hosted by the Nanaimo "RE/MAX" Timbermen from August 26th to September 2nd, 2018. The tournament is comprised of 8 league champions from across Canada, and will be...
Justine spent all her money on a daily crack addiction. She rarely ate or slept. After relapsing following multiple stays in a treatment centre, she became homeless and lived on the streets. Cold and hungry, Justine showed up at the doors of Samaritan House at...
This year, we are the grateful recipient of the proceeds from Edgewood's 8th Annual Run For Recovery. Help raise awareness about addiction while also raising funds for Island Crisis Care Society. You can run, walk, or simply come out and enjoy an awesome evening at...
In 2012, I became an intravenous substance user. Previously, I swallowed and snorted substances to maintain my dependence. Using needles, in my mind, was a level beyond the other methods of administration—not only because of the increased chance of overdose and disease, but because of...
Over 150 people attended the All Our Sisters Luncheon at the Coast Bastion on May 8 to raise funds to expand Samaritan House....
