Krista Loughton
@kristaloughton.bsky.social
Victoria City Councillor & Documentary Filmmaker
Priorities: Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Complete Communities
Opinions expressed are my own
Priorities: Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Complete Communities
Opinions expressed are my own
🧵Today, on Remembrance Day, we gather on the homelands of the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and those who never came home.
Their service has protected the freedoms and peace we are fortunate to enjoy today.
Their service has protected the freedoms and peace we are fortunate to enjoy today.
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
🧵Today, on Remembrance Day, we gather on the homelands of the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations to honour the courage and sacrifice of those who served and those who never came home.
Their service has protected the freedoms and peace we are fortunate to enjoy today.
Their service has protected the freedoms and peace we are fortunate to enjoy today.
I was pleased to join MP Will Greaves (@willgreavesmp.bsky.social) for today’s announcement that Royal Athletic Park (RAP) will receive up to $6 million through the federal Building Communities Strong Fund.
November 11, 2025 at 4:36 AM
I was pleased to join MP Will Greaves (@willgreavesmp.bsky.social) for today’s announcement that Royal Athletic Park (RAP) will receive up to $6 million through the federal Building Communities Strong Fund.
🪶 INDIGENOUS VETRANS DAY 🪶
Today, we honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who served and sacrificed for Canada.
Sergeant Thomas George (Tommy) Prince, an Anishinaabe from the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba, was one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous soldiers —
Today, we honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who served and sacrificed for Canada.
Sergeant Thomas George (Tommy) Prince, an Anishinaabe from the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba, was one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous soldiers —
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
🪶 INDIGENOUS VETRANS DAY 🪶
Today, we honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who served and sacrificed for Canada.
Sergeant Thomas George (Tommy) Prince, an Anishinaabe from the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba, was one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous soldiers —
Today, we honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people who served and sacrificed for Canada.
Sergeant Thomas George (Tommy) Prince, an Anishinaabe from the Brokenhead Ojibway Nation in Manitoba, was one of Canada’s most decorated Indigenous soldiers —
The 2025 Poppy Campaign is underway 🌺
Every poppy helps support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. The campaign is run entirely by volunteers — a testament to their commitment to community care.
Poppies are available by donation at City Hall and across Victoria.
Every poppy helps support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. The campaign is run entirely by volunteers — a testament to their commitment to community care.
Poppies are available by donation at City Hall and across Victoria.
November 1, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The 2025 Poppy Campaign is underway 🌺
Every poppy helps support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. The campaign is run entirely by volunteers — a testament to their commitment to community care.
Poppies are available by donation at City Hall and across Victoria.
Every poppy helps support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans, and their families. The campaign is run entirely by volunteers — a testament to their commitment to community care.
Poppies are available by donation at City Hall and across Victoria.
🧵🏊♀️Excellent News for CRYSTAL POOL Users!
There is a plan to keep you swimming while the new Crystal Pool is being built!
An agreement is being finalized to use the YMCA/YWCA building at Quadra and Broughton as an interim pool
There is a plan to keep you swimming while the new Crystal Pool is being built!
An agreement is being finalized to use the YMCA/YWCA building at Quadra and Broughton as an interim pool
October 28, 2025 at 5:27 AM
🧵🏊♀️Excellent News for CRYSTAL POOL Users!
There is a plan to keep you swimming while the new Crystal Pool is being built!
An agreement is being finalized to use the YMCA/YWCA building at Quadra and Broughton as an interim pool
There is a plan to keep you swimming while the new Crystal Pool is being built!
An agreement is being finalized to use the YMCA/YWCA building at Quadra and Broughton as an interim pool
Happy Thanksgiving, Victoria!
Today, I’m grateful for the people who make our city such a vibrant and caring community — and for the privilege of living and serving on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations.
Today, I’m grateful for the people who make our city such a vibrant and caring community — and for the privilege of living and serving on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations.
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Happy Thanksgiving, Victoria!
Today, I’m grateful for the people who make our city such a vibrant and caring community — and for the privilege of living and serving on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations.
Today, I’m grateful for the people who make our city such a vibrant and caring community — and for the privilege of living and serving on the homelands of the lək̓ʷəŋən Peoples, known today as the Songhees and Xwsepsum Nations.
🧵This image of tipis outside a residential school near Fort Q’apelle, SK, reflects the deep pain of children torn from their families — a wound that still echoes today.
September 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
🧵This image of tipis outside a residential school near Fort Q’apelle, SK, reflects the deep pain of children torn from their families — a wound that still echoes today.
🧵I attended an incredible dinner at FED Urban Farm, in Vic West, last night.
FED transforms underutilized urban spaces into productive growing hubs, producing fresh, healthy vegetables for vulnerable populations.
FED transforms underutilized urban spaces into productive growing hubs, producing fresh, healthy vegetables for vulnerable populations.
September 15, 2025 at 7:57 PM
🧵I attended an incredible dinner at FED Urban Farm, in Vic West, last night.
FED transforms underutilized urban spaces into productive growing hubs, producing fresh, healthy vegetables for vulnerable populations.
FED transforms underutilized urban spaces into productive growing hubs, producing fresh, healthy vegetables for vulnerable populations.
🧵On Sidney Council voting down an opportunity to set up an Emergency Weather Shelter this winter, this quote from Sidney Coun. O’Keefe is telling:
Sidney votes down Wakefield Manor as site for extreme weather shelter
The Town of Sidney has voted against opening up an Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter at Wakefield Manor after hundreds of residents spoke out against the proposal.
cheknews.ca
September 11, 2025 at 1:21 AM
🧵On Sidney Council voting down an opportunity to set up an Emergency Weather Shelter this winter, this quote from Sidney Coun. O’Keefe is telling:
Reposted by Krista Loughton
The new Official Community Plan will increase Victoria's commitments to urban trees.
Every year, Victoria adds new trees. There's now 150,000 trees in the city limits. Trees now cover 30% of the city, up from 26% a few years ago.
The new Plan commits to an incredible 40% coverage.
Every year, Victoria adds new trees. There's now 150,000 trees in the city limits. Trees now cover 30% of the city, up from 26% a few years ago.
The new Plan commits to an incredible 40% coverage.
September 8, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The new Official Community Plan will increase Victoria's commitments to urban trees.
Every year, Victoria adds new trees. There's now 150,000 trees in the city limits. Trees now cover 30% of the city, up from 26% a few years ago.
The new Plan commits to an incredible 40% coverage.
Every year, Victoria adds new trees. There's now 150,000 trees in the city limits. Trees now cover 30% of the city, up from 26% a few years ago.
The new Plan commits to an incredible 40% coverage.
Decriminalization and harm reduction save lives, reduce stigma, and connect people to supports.
B.C. must extend decriminalization beyond January 2026 to address the housing, mental health, and addiction crises unfolding in every community across the province.
#BCpoli
B.C. must extend decriminalization beyond January 2026 to address the housing, mental health, and addiction crises unfolding in every community across the province.
#BCpoli
‘Callous’: Marg Gardiner’s anti-harm reduction motion shot down by Victoria city council
As Victoria’s city council returned to session this week, Councillor Marg Gardiner brought forth a motion that would seek to pressure the Province to end temporary decriminalization of illicit drugs.
victoriabuzz.com
September 6, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Decriminalization and harm reduction save lives, reduce stigma, and connect people to supports.
B.C. must extend decriminalization beyond January 2026 to address the housing, mental health, and addiction crises unfolding in every community across the province.
#BCpoli
B.C. must extend decriminalization beyond January 2026 to address the housing, mental health, and addiction crises unfolding in every community across the province.
#BCpoli
🧵Today, Victoria Council voted 7–1 against a motion to end decriminalization.
The motion was misguided. It falsely claimed decriminalization has been “especially harmful” without evidence. In reality, the crisis we face is driven by the toxic, fentanyl-contaminated supply—not decriminalization.
The motion was misguided. It falsely claimed decriminalization has been “especially harmful” without evidence. In reality, the crisis we face is driven by the toxic, fentanyl-contaminated supply—not decriminalization.
September 5, 2025 at 2:52 AM
🧵Today, Victoria Council voted 7–1 against a motion to end decriminalization.
The motion was misguided. It falsely claimed decriminalization has been “especially harmful” without evidence. In reality, the crisis we face is driven by the toxic, fentanyl-contaminated supply—not decriminalization.
The motion was misguided. It falsely claimed decriminalization has been “especially harmful” without evidence. In reality, the crisis we face is driven by the toxic, fentanyl-contaminated supply—not decriminalization.
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
In B.C. alone, six people die every single day from the toxic drug crisis.
That’s six families waking up tomorrow without someone they love.
In B.C. alone, six people die every single day from the toxic drug crisis.
That’s six families waking up tomorrow without someone they love.
August 31, 2025 at 6:40 PM
INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY
In B.C. alone, six people die every single day from the toxic drug crisis.
That’s six families waking up tomorrow without someone they love.
In B.C. alone, six people die every single day from the toxic drug crisis.
That’s six families waking up tomorrow without someone they love.
Reposted by Krista Loughton
Sweltering heat is expected to continue in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces today, but relief is on the way for some.
Relief from sweltering conditions expected in parts of Canada after days of heat
Sweltering heat is expected to continue in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces today, but relief is on the way for some.
cheknews.ca
August 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Sweltering heat is expected to continue in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces today, but relief is on the way for some.
Reposted by Krista Loughton
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
August 12, 2025 at 4:32 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
🧵This morning, I joined @gregorcraigie.bsky.social for CBC On the Island from the dock at Banfield Park. What a beautiful day to broadcast outside!
The dock, installed in 2022 by @victoria.ca, was expanded in 2024 with a new floating swim platform and more water safety features, including
The dock, installed in 2022 by @victoria.ca, was expanded in 2024 with a new floating swim platform and more water safety features, including
August 11, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🧵This morning, I joined @gregorcraigie.bsky.social for CBC On the Island from the dock at Banfield Park. What a beautiful day to broadcast outside!
The dock, installed in 2022 by @victoria.ca, was expanded in 2024 with a new floating swim platform and more water safety features, including
The dock, installed in 2022 by @victoria.ca, was expanded in 2024 with a new floating swim platform and more water safety features, including
🧵AN IDEA TO ADDRESS STREET DISORDER IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA
I’ve been thinking a lot about the quickest way to support everyone affected by street disorder downtown — the business community, the unhoused, and downtown residents who are all suffering under the status quo.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the quickest way to support everyone affected by street disorder downtown — the business community, the unhoused, and downtown residents who are all suffering under the status quo.
June 24, 2025 at 10:46 PM
🧵AN IDEA TO ADDRESS STREET DISORDER IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA
I’ve been thinking a lot about the quickest way to support everyone affected by street disorder downtown — the business community, the unhoused, and downtown residents who are all suffering under the status quo.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the quickest way to support everyone affected by street disorder downtown — the business community, the unhoused, and downtown residents who are all suffering under the status quo.
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡
June 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 🧡
My film US & THEM is available on YouTube, while I continue to work on solutions for all those impacted by street disorder in Victoria.
The video below is with film participant, Karen Montgrand, who spent 20 years on the street and is now 6 years sober.
US & THEM: youtu.be/hdfalRnZVWM?...
The video below is with film participant, Karen Montgrand, who spent 20 years on the street and is now 6 years sober.
US & THEM: youtu.be/hdfalRnZVWM?...
June 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
My film US & THEM is available on YouTube, while I continue to work on solutions for all those impacted by street disorder in Victoria.
The video below is with film participant, Karen Montgrand, who spent 20 years on the street and is now 6 years sober.
US & THEM: youtu.be/hdfalRnZVWM?...
The video below is with film participant, Karen Montgrand, who spent 20 years on the street and is now 6 years sober.
US & THEM: youtu.be/hdfalRnZVWM?...
Please read this thread.
June 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Please read this thread.
I want to send a big thank you to the Mayor, Council, and staff in Saanich.
Last fall, Victoria Council asked Saanich to set up Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter spaces, and shelter spaces in their community. They responded by working with the Victoria Native Friendship Center…
Last fall, Victoria Council asked Saanich to set up Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter spaces, and shelter spaces in their community. They responded by working with the Victoria Native Friendship Center…
June 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I want to send a big thank you to the Mayor, Council, and staff in Saanich.
Last fall, Victoria Council asked Saanich to set up Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter spaces, and shelter spaces in their community. They responded by working with the Victoria Native Friendship Center…
Last fall, Victoria Council asked Saanich to set up Extreme Weather Response (EWR) shelter spaces, and shelter spaces in their community. They responded by working with the Victoria Native Friendship Center…
Last week, Victoria Council voted to send several resolutions about housing to the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention in the fall.
Should they be endorsed at UBCM, one would ask the Province to take action on…
Should they be endorsed at UBCM, one would ask the Province to take action on…
June 18, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Last week, Victoria Council voted to send several resolutions about housing to the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention in the fall.
Should they be endorsed at UBCM, one would ask the Province to take action on…
Should they be endorsed at UBCM, one would ask the Province to take action on…
Happy Father’s Day to my dad! Thank you for all the love and siblings!
Thank you to all the fathers, grandfathers, and uncles who are loving up and raising today’s youth. I'm wishing you a happy Father’s Day, too.
Thank you to all the fathers, grandfathers, and uncles who are loving up and raising today’s youth. I'm wishing you a happy Father’s Day, too.
June 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Happy Father’s Day to my dad! Thank you for all the love and siblings!
Thank you to all the fathers, grandfathers, and uncles who are loving up and raising today’s youth. I'm wishing you a happy Father’s Day, too.
Thank you to all the fathers, grandfathers, and uncles who are loving up and raising today’s youth. I'm wishing you a happy Father’s Day, too.
Reposted by Krista Loughton
Fernwood Art Stroll Day 2! If you didn't come by yesterday, I would love to see you. Going till 4pm
#yyj #victoriabc #artshow #photography
#yyj #victoriabc #artshow #photography
June 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Fernwood Art Stroll Day 2! If you didn't come by yesterday, I would love to see you. Going till 4pm
#yyj #victoriabc #artshow #photography
#yyj #victoriabc #artshow #photography
The motion to enhance & preserve downtown movie theatres passed this week.
Sidney used zoning incentives to build a new Star Cinema for their residents. Victoria could do something similar.
We also need to maintain venue space for the Victoria Film Festival.
Staff will report back w/ options.
Sidney used zoning incentives to build a new Star Cinema for their residents. Victoria could do something similar.
We also need to maintain venue space for the Victoria Film Festival.
Staff will report back w/ options.
'Important cultural experiences': Committee approves Victoria movie theatre preservation plan
As the future of two movies theatres in downtown Victoria hang in the balance, a motion exploring options to prioritize the industry has received a green light.
cheknews.ca
June 7, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The motion to enhance & preserve downtown movie theatres passed this week.
Sidney used zoning incentives to build a new Star Cinema for their residents. Victoria could do something similar.
We also need to maintain venue space for the Victoria Film Festival.
Staff will report back w/ options.
Sidney used zoning incentives to build a new Star Cinema for their residents. Victoria could do something similar.
We also need to maintain venue space for the Victoria Film Festival.
Staff will report back w/ options.