Krista Loughton
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Krista Loughton
@kristaloughton.bsky.social
Victoria City Councillor & Documentary Filmmaker
Priorities: Affordable Housing, Homelessness, Complete Communities
Opinions expressed are my own
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.
October 13, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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
🧵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
August 11, 2025 at 8:10 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?...
June 21, 2025 at 9:04 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…
June 19, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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