VWTH Statement
VWTH Statement on Death of Saanich Woman Laura Gover-Basar The tragic death of Laura Govar Basar has deeply shaken our community and underscores the urgent reality of gender-based violence in our society. At Victoria Women’s Transition House, we mourn this devastating loss and stand in solidarity with Laura’s loved ones and all those affected. The following statement reflects our collective grief, our unwavering support for survivors, and our continued commitment to ending violence against women. It is with profound grief that we acknowledge the death of Laura Gover-Basar due to alleged intimate partner violence. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched. […]
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January 2026 E-news
Holidays at VWTH | Upcoming Events | VWTH Statement on Stanton Systematic Review, and more…
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VWTH Statement
VWTH Statement on Dr. Kim Stanton’s Independent Systemic Review of the British Columbia Legal System’s Treatment of Intimate Partner Violence and Sexual Violence In May 2024 (BC’s) Attorney General appointed Dr. Kim Stanton to conduct an independent review of the Province’s treatment of victims and survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence in the legal system, and to propose improvements. Dr. Stanton released her Final Report (the Report) in June 2025. The Report confirms what we’ve been hearing from survivors and frontline advocates for years—intimate partner and sexual violence remain pervasive, drastically underreported, and often met with systemic barriers in the legal system. In short, intimate partner and sexual violence […]
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October 2025 E-news
Harvest Celebration | Second Stage Update | Events in Support of VWTH, and more…
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Summer 2025 E-news
Celebrating Pride | PEACE Summer Camps | Upcoming VWTH Support Groups, and more …
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June 2025 E-news
Glow! Gala | WestJet Raffle Tickets | June Celebrations, and more…
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March 2025 E-news
Glow Gala – Tickets Now On Sale! | International Women’s Day | Program Updates, and more…
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February 2025 E-news
Self-Care Day at the Shelter | Black History Month | Upcoming Events, and more…
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January 2025 E-news
Holidays at VWTH | West Second Stage, Now Open | Upcoming Events, and more…
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November 2024 E-news
National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month | Around VWTH | 16 Days of Activism, and more…
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October 2024 E-news
Harvest Celebration | Food Security Project | Sign Up for Goddess Run, and Save, and more…
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Summer 2024 E-news
PEACE Camps | VWTH at the Market | Thank You Volunteers, and more….
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