An expanded survey of homelessness in Greater Victoria has found at least 38 people without a home in the semi-rural community of Sooke. For the first time, the 2018 Greater Victoria Point in Time count, conducted March 15, surveyed Sooke residents at the local crisis centre, food bank and legion. The only centre for homeless people in Sooke is the crisis and referral centre which is open for three hours on weekdays. Tenting on unused landTait said she hopes the study will help identify the needs for homeless shelter space and other local services. Homeless Sooke resident Paul Drake said the numbers in the Point in Time don't reflect everyone because some people chose not to participate in the survey.

Source: CBC News March 21, 2018 03:01 UTC