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
On Inauguration Day 2022, I swore my oath of office on his medals and armband — a promise to continue my family’s legacy of service. My dad, who passed away this year, shared that special moment with me.
November 12, 2025 at 5:06 AM
On Inauguration Day 2022, I swore my oath of office on his medals and armband — a promise to continue my family’s legacy of service. My dad, who passed away this year, shared that special moment with me.
For me, remembrance is also personal. My grandfather, Alfred John Loughton, served in the First World War as a conscientious objector and stretcher bearer. He spent four years in the trenches, including at Vimy Ridge,
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 AM
For me, remembrance is also personal. My grandfather, Alfred John Loughton, served in the First World War as a conscientious objector and stretcher bearer. He spent four years in the trenches, including at Vimy Ridge,
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.
and fitness facility once the Y moves to its new Bay Centre location in early 2026.
The current Crystal Pool is expected to close in fall 2026, a bit earlier than planned, so that demolition and site prep for the new facility can get underway sooner.
The current Crystal Pool is expected to close in fall 2026, a bit earlier than planned, so that demolition and site prep for the new facility can get underway sooner.
October 28, 2025 at 5:28 AM
and fitness facility once the Y moves to its new Bay Centre location in early 2026.
The current Crystal Pool is expected to close in fall 2026, a bit earlier than planned, so that demolition and site prep for the new facility can get underway sooner.
The current Crystal Pool is expected to close in fall 2026, a bit earlier than planned, so that demolition and site prep for the new facility can get underway sooner.
🧵🏊♀️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.
Here in Victoria, we remember the tireless work of Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray, whose dedication is a key reason why Orange Shirt Day is so widely recognized in our community, and also a reason why the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is now a statutory holiday.
September 30, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Here in Victoria, we remember the tireless work of Eddy Charlie and Kristin Spray, whose dedication is a key reason why Orange Shirt Day is so widely recognized in our community, and also a reason why the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is now a statutory holiday.
Today, Canada has its first First Nations premier, Wab Kinew — a leader who once fought to replace the term “residential school student” with “residential school survivor.” His journey is a testament to the brilliance & strength of Indigenous Peoples, & a reminder that progress is indeed possible.
September 30, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Today, Canada has its first First Nations premier, Wab Kinew — a leader who once fought to replace the term “residential school student” with “residential school survivor.” His journey is a testament to the brilliance & strength of Indigenous Peoples, & a reminder that progress is indeed possible.
🧵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.
FED is an excellent example of the incredible work being done on food security in Victoria.
September 15, 2025 at 8:02 PM
FED is an excellent example of the incredible work being done on food security in Victoria.
In the video below, FED’s co-founder, Calen McNeil, discusses definitions of “profit” and the passion behind this work: community building.
September 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM
In the video below, FED’s co-founder, Calen McNeil, discusses definitions of “profit” and the passion behind this work: community building.
🧵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.
🧵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.
🧵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
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?...
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.
My motion on Affordable Non-Market Housing Data and Targets passed at Council today. Please read part of my speech below, and thank you to my Council colleague @davethompsonvic.bsky.social for co-signing the motion with me.
May 23, 2025 at 4:22 AM
My motion on Affordable Non-Market Housing Data and Targets passed at Council today. Please read part of my speech below, and thank you to my Council colleague @davethompsonvic.bsky.social for co-signing the motion with me.