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‘Homeless in Steinbeck Country’ film project
HOMELESS IN STEINBECK COUNTRY Filmmaker Peter Walsh explores homelessness through the eyes of author John Steinbeck about this everlasting issue that is rampant throughout Society yet barely noticeable to most. This video has been to put together as a prelude to a...
Iona Campagnolo Lecture 2014 – Hon. Judge Ross Green
The Comox Valley Community Justice Centre in partnership with North Island College presents the 3rd Annual Iona Campagnolo Lecture on Restorative Justice. This year the Honourable Judge Ross Green of the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan flew out to the Comox Valley...
CVHTF 2013 Forum Trailer
On October 16, 2013 the Comox Valley Housing Task Force(CVHTF) presented the Comox Valley's first ever Forum on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Hear what private sector, public sector and the Comox Valley had to say & some great solutions that are available...
Comox Valley Housing Task Force – Welcome
On October 16, 2013 the Comox Valley Housing Task Force(CVHTF) presented the Comox Valley's first ever Forum on Homelessness and Affordable Housing. Proceedings were officially opened by City of Courtenay Councillor Ronna-Rae Leonard during this short Welcome...
CVHTF Panel 1 – Building Capacity Grant Recipients
Jim Gillis, Area 'B' Director of the Comox Valley Regional District notes in his introduction; "Capacity Building is a community based approach to include prevention, services, community engagement and partnerships as well as increased options for affordable, long...
CVHTF Panel 2 – Understanding the Issues
Anne Davis of the CVHTF asks; "How does the lack of afforable housing impact the health and well being of individuals and our community as a whole?" In Panel 2 of the Comox Valley Housing Task Force forum, Tony Law moderates the following experts in a discussion on...
CVHTF Panel 3 – Working Together / Challenges and Successes
As Cumberland Councillor Roger Kishi notes; "Speaking with one voice is consistently emphasized by housing experts in the field of housing affordablilty & homelessness." In Panel 3 of the Comox Valley Housing Task Force Forum, Cumberland Resident Meaghan Cursons...
CVHTF Panel 4 – Project Development / Gaining Acceptance
Tom Beshr of Habitat for Humanity and the CVHTF introduces Panel 4 of the Comox Valley Housing Task Forum. Susan Wood moderates the following panelists in a discussion on how to bring affordable housing projects to life in your Community. Kevin Albers CGA,...
CVHTF Panel 5 – Alternative Housing / the Art of the Impossible
Musician Erik 'Ice Blue' Eriksson asks in his introduction of Panel 5 of the Comox Valley Housing Task Forum; 'What are some affordable housing options?', 'How can we increase our affordable housing stock?' and 'How can we build a community where everyone has a home?'...