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
Thank you for coming, Lesli!
At @kristaloughton.bsky.social’s re-election campaign launch, with @mattdellvictoria.bsky.social, @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social, @davethompsonvic.bsky.social and @jacksandor.bsky.social. #yyj
June 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
Thank you for coming, Lesli!
Reposted by Krista Loughton
#yyj Council gets a well deserved (and very well articulated) shout-out!
#yyjpoli
@kristaloughton.bsky.social @mattdellvictoria.bsky.social @davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social @susankimyyj.bsky.social @victoria.ca
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#yyjpoli
@kristaloughton.bsky.social @mattdellvictoria.bsky.social @davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social @susankimyyj.bsky.social @victoria.ca
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Has the City of Victoria ever had a better Council?
I have been paying very close attention to municipal politics in the CRD, and especially in the City of Victoria, for the last 22 years.
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June 19, 2026 at 4:50 AM
#yyj Council gets a well deserved (and very well articulated) shout-out!
#yyjpoli
@kristaloughton.bsky.social @mattdellvictoria.bsky.social @davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social @susankimyyj.bsky.social @victoria.ca
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#yyjpoli
@kristaloughton.bsky.social @mattdellvictoria.bsky.social @davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social @susankimyyj.bsky.social @victoria.ca
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Bring your lunch, dessert is on us! 🍰
Just popping onto your feed to make sure you have the invite for our upcoming re-election campaign launch!
Team Loughton is excited to connect, hear your perspective on our community’s top priorities,
Just popping onto your feed to make sure you have the invite for our upcoming re-election campaign launch!
Team Loughton is excited to connect, hear your perspective on our community’s top priorities,
June 17, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Bring your lunch, dessert is on us! 🍰
Just popping onto your feed to make sure you have the invite for our upcoming re-election campaign launch!
Team Loughton is excited to connect, hear your perspective on our community’s top priorities,
Just popping onto your feed to make sure you have the invite for our upcoming re-election campaign launch!
Team Loughton is excited to connect, hear your perspective on our community’s top priorities,
We're just getting started, Victoria! 📢✨
Thanks to @victoria_news for sharing my big news yesterday! It would be an honour to continue serving our incredible city and region.
vicnews.com/2026/06/03/a...
Thanks to @victoria_news for sharing my big news yesterday! It would be an honour to continue serving our incredible city and region.
vicnews.com/2026/06/03/a...
Affordable housing, homelessness top Victoria councillor’s re-election campaign - Victoria News
‘Helping people get off the street will make downtown more vibrant for visitors, residents and businesses’
vicnews.com
June 4, 2026 at 11:46 PM
We're just getting started, Victoria! 📢✨
Thanks to @victoria_news for sharing my big news yesterday! It would be an honour to continue serving our incredible city and region.
vicnews.com/2026/06/03/a...
Thanks to @victoria_news for sharing my big news yesterday! It would be an honour to continue serving our incredible city and region.
vicnews.com/2026/06/03/a...
✨ Big news, Victoria! I am officially running for re-election to Victoria City Council, and throwing my hat in the ring for the CRD Board to tackle regional housing, homelessness & transit.
Thanks to you, we fulfilled all the 2022 campaign promises my team made. Let’s keep moving forward! (1/3)
Thanks to you, we fulfilled all the 2022 campaign promises my team made. Let’s keep moving forward! (1/3)
June 4, 2026 at 2:08 AM
✨ Big news, Victoria! I am officially running for re-election to Victoria City Council, and throwing my hat in the ring for the CRD Board to tackle regional housing, homelessness & transit.
Thanks to you, we fulfilled all the 2022 campaign promises my team made. Let’s keep moving forward! (1/3)
Thanks to you, we fulfilled all the 2022 campaign promises my team made. Let’s keep moving forward! (1/3)
17 lives have been lost in Victoria since December, and behind every one of these names is a grieving family.
The recent memorial for the seven people lost in the Victoria street community in March is a heartbreaking reminder that addiction is never an individual struggle.
The recent memorial for the seven people lost in the Victoria street community in March is a heartbreaking reminder that addiction is never an individual struggle.
'Goofball' brother one of seven who died in last month in street community
The seven were honoured at a memorial this week at St. John the Divine Anglican Church in North Park.
www.timescolonist.com
March 22, 2026 at 12:19 AM
17 lives have been lost in Victoria since December, and behind every one of these names is a grieving family.
The recent memorial for the seven people lost in the Victoria street community in March is a heartbreaking reminder that addiction is never an individual struggle.
The recent memorial for the seven people lost in the Victoria street community in March is a heartbreaking reminder that addiction is never an individual struggle.
17 deaths in 3 months in downtown Victoria 💔
Unsheltered residents are grieving an immense loss, and we cannot let them do it alone.
📍 St. John the Divine (1611 Quadra St)
⏰ Thursday, March 19, 1:00 p.m.
🌹 NEED: Flower donations
📸 of Ashley (memorial organizer) by @jodypaterson.bsky.social
Unsheltered residents are grieving an immense loss, and we cannot let them do it alone.
📍 St. John the Divine (1611 Quadra St)
⏰ Thursday, March 19, 1:00 p.m.
🌹 NEED: Flower donations
📸 of Ashley (memorial organizer) by @jodypaterson.bsky.social
March 18, 2026 at 2:38 AM
17 deaths in 3 months in downtown Victoria 💔
Unsheltered residents are grieving an immense loss, and we cannot let them do it alone.
📍 St. John the Divine (1611 Quadra St)
⏰ Thursday, March 19, 1:00 p.m.
🌹 NEED: Flower donations
📸 of Ashley (memorial organizer) by @jodypaterson.bsky.social
Unsheltered residents are grieving an immense loss, and we cannot let them do it alone.
📍 St. John the Divine (1611 Quadra St)
⏰ Thursday, March 19, 1:00 p.m.
🌹 NEED: Flower donations
📸 of Ashley (memorial organizer) by @jodypaterson.bsky.social
Heart, Brains, and Courage in Victoria!
It was an honour to deliver remarks as Acting Mayor for the opening night of Glenlyon Norfolk’s production of The Wizard of Oz.
Standing on that stage was a full-circle moment for me…
It was an honour to deliver remarks as Acting Mayor for the opening night of Glenlyon Norfolk’s production of The Wizard of Oz.
Standing on that stage was a full-circle moment for me…
March 8, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Heart, Brains, and Courage in Victoria!
It was an honour to deliver remarks as Acting Mayor for the opening night of Glenlyon Norfolk’s production of The Wizard of Oz.
Standing on that stage was a full-circle moment for me…
It was an honour to deliver remarks as Acting Mayor for the opening night of Glenlyon Norfolk’s production of The Wizard of Oz.
Standing on that stage was a full-circle moment for me…
Reposted by Krista Loughton
Go Krista! Councillor Loughton is absolutely right. We need to pull out all the stops to help people get off the street. It makes no sense to have people who no longer need supportive housing remain because they can't afford market rent.
@kristaloughton.bsky.social
@kristaloughton.bsky.social
Loughton emphasizes how much she wants this done ASAP, before April. "We need to get people indoors. It's critically important. It's the most important thing this Council can do."
February 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Go Krista! Councillor Loughton is absolutely right. We need to pull out all the stops to help people get off the street. It makes no sense to have people who no longer need supportive housing remain because they can't afford market rent.
@kristaloughton.bsky.social
@kristaloughton.bsky.social
🧵Victoria Voices in Action: Community Listening Sessions Update
Earlier this week, I hosted two community listening sessions and heard directly from residents about what’s working, what’s not, and what needs attention. Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared honestly.
Earlier this week, I hosted two community listening sessions and heard directly from residents about what’s working, what’s not, and what needs attention. Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared honestly.
February 1, 2026 at 8:29 PM
🧵Victoria Voices in Action: Community Listening Sessions Update
Earlier this week, I hosted two community listening sessions and heard directly from residents about what’s working, what’s not, and what needs attention. Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared honestly.
Earlier this week, I hosted two community listening sessions and heard directly from residents about what’s working, what’s not, and what needs attention. Thank you to everyone who showed up and shared honestly.
Happy Sunday!
I’m hosting community listening sessions tomorrow evening and Tuesday morning, and I’d love to hear from you!
Come share what’s working, what isn’t and what you’d like to see prioritized in our city. Your perspective really matters.
I’m hosting community listening sessions tomorrow evening and Tuesday morning, and I’d love to hear from you!
Come share what’s working, what isn’t and what you’d like to see prioritized in our city. Your perspective really matters.
January 26, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Happy Sunday!
I’m hosting community listening sessions tomorrow evening and Tuesday morning, and I’d love to hear from you!
Come share what’s working, what isn’t and what you’d like to see prioritized in our city. Your perspective really matters.
I’m hosting community listening sessions tomorrow evening and Tuesday morning, and I’d love to hear from you!
Come share what’s working, what isn’t and what you’d like to see prioritized in our city. Your perspective really matters.
JOIN ME FOR A LISTENING SESSION ☕
Victorians, let’s start 2026 together.
I’m hosting two listening sessions next week:
Mon, Jan 26, 6–7 p.m.
Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave
Tues, Jan 27, 10–11 a.m.
Caffé Fantastico, 965 Kings Rd
RSVP // PROMISES & PROGRESS update: mailchi.mp/e11ffe53e9b4...
Victorians, let’s start 2026 together.
I’m hosting two listening sessions next week:
Mon, Jan 26, 6–7 p.m.
Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave
Tues, Jan 27, 10–11 a.m.
Caffé Fantastico, 965 Kings Rd
RSVP // PROMISES & PROGRESS update: mailchi.mp/e11ffe53e9b4...
January 20, 2026 at 3:03 AM
JOIN ME FOR A LISTENING SESSION ☕
Victorians, let’s start 2026 together.
I’m hosting two listening sessions next week:
Mon, Jan 26, 6–7 p.m.
Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave
Tues, Jan 27, 10–11 a.m.
Caffé Fantastico, 965 Kings Rd
RSVP // PROMISES & PROGRESS update: mailchi.mp/e11ffe53e9b4...
Victorians, let’s start 2026 together.
I’m hosting two listening sessions next week:
Mon, Jan 26, 6–7 p.m.
Fernwood Inn, 1302 Gladstone Ave
Tues, Jan 27, 10–11 a.m.
Caffé Fantastico, 965 Kings Rd
RSVP // PROMISES & PROGRESS update: mailchi.mp/e11ffe53e9b4...
Council unanimously supported my motion yesterday to address the bottleneck in Victoria’s supportive housing system.
Helping people who are ready to move on frees up supportive housing, helps more people move indoors, and reduces visible homelessness.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...
Helping people who are ready to move on frees up supportive housing, helps more people move indoors, and reduces visible homelessness.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...
Victoria to look at how to help people leaving supportive housing
People are getting stuck in supportive housing because they can’t afford to move into market housing, says Coun. Krista Loughton.
www.timescolonist.com
January 16, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Council unanimously supported my motion yesterday to address the bottleneck in Victoria’s supportive housing system.
Helping people who are ready to move on frees up supportive housing, helps more people move indoors, and reduces visible homelessness.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...
Helping people who are ready to move on frees up supportive housing, helps more people move indoors, and reduces visible homelessness.
www.timescolonist.com/local-news/v...
Thank you, Jim, for this excellent thread on my council motion this week — POSITIVE FLOW: Unlocking Supportive Housing and Shelter Spaces.
This is a win/win: helping people move on from supportive housing while opening space for those coming from shelters or the street. I hope Council passes it!
This is a win/win: helping people move on from supportive housing while opening space for those coming from shelters or the street. I hope Council passes it!
1/ There's an smart member motion at this Thursdays COTW meeting from Councillor @kristaloughton.bsky.social. There's a problem here in Victoria where people have been getting better in supportive housing, are…
#yyj #housing
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#yyj #housing
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Council Member Motion: Positive Flow: Unlocking Supportive Housing and Shelter Spaces - Committee of the Whole - January 15, 2026
pub-victoria.escribemeetings.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Thank you, Jim, for this excellent thread on my council motion this week — POSITIVE FLOW: Unlocking Supportive Housing and Shelter Spaces.
This is a win/win: helping people move on from supportive housing while opening space for those coming from shelters or the street. I hope Council passes it!
This is a win/win: helping people move on from supportive housing while opening space for those coming from shelters or the street. I hope Council passes it!
Reposted by Krista Loughton
Notice: Wilson Street, 1-hour Closure
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
January 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Notice: Wilson Street, 1-hour Closure
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
Reposted by Krista Loughton
By the time you’ve finished your morning coffee today, chances are Canada’s top-earning CEOs will have earned more than you’ll make all year.
Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs make 248 times more than average Canadian worker
By the time you’ve finished your morning coffee today, chances are Canada’s top-earning CEOs will have earned more than you’ll make all year.
cheknews.ca
January 2, 2026 at 6:08 PM
By the time you’ve finished your morning coffee today, chances are Canada’s top-earning CEOs will have earned more than you’ll make all year.
Reposted by Krista Loughton
“Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor & strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself.”
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
Pope Leo, on Christmas Eve, says denying help to poor is rejecting God
Leo has made care for immigrants and the poor key themes of his early papacy.
www.reuters.com
December 25, 2025 at 4:00 AM
“Pope Leo said in a Christmas Eve sermon on Wednesday that the story of Jesus being born in a stable because there was no room at an inn should remind Christians that refusing to help the poor & strangers today is tantamount to rejecting God himself.”
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
Obvious to any REAL Christian. #MerryChristmas
Merry Christmas!
As many gather with friends, family, and loved ones today, I’m grateful for the frontline workers, first responders, and community organizations who keep people safe and supported, especially those who are struggling the most.
May we continue to care for one another today…
As many gather with friends, family, and loved ones today, I’m grateful for the frontline workers, first responders, and community organizations who keep people safe and supported, especially those who are struggling the most.
May we continue to care for one another today…
December 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Merry Christmas!
As many gather with friends, family, and loved ones today, I’m grateful for the frontline workers, first responders, and community organizations who keep people safe and supported, especially those who are struggling the most.
May we continue to care for one another today…
As many gather with friends, family, and loved ones today, I’m grateful for the frontline workers, first responders, and community organizations who keep people safe and supported, especially those who are struggling the most.
May we continue to care for one another today…
My winter solstice pup turns seven today. It’s hard to believe how quickly the years have passed.
She’s been dubbed the City Hall mascot and has a special way of making everyone smile and bringing a little extra light to our days.
Happy birthday to Jedha, the First Paw of City Hall 🐾
She’s been dubbed the City Hall mascot and has a special way of making everyone smile and bringing a little extra light to our days.
Happy birthday to Jedha, the First Paw of City Hall 🐾
December 22, 2025 at 3:02 AM
My winter solstice pup turns seven today. It’s hard to believe how quickly the years have passed.
She’s been dubbed the City Hall mascot and has a special way of making everyone smile and bringing a little extra light to our days.
Happy birthday to Jedha, the First Paw of City Hall 🐾
She’s been dubbed the City Hall mascot and has a special way of making everyone smile and bringing a little extra light to our days.
Happy birthday to Jedha, the First Paw of City Hall 🐾
Thank you to City staff for making this happen, even though no official alert was issued.
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to poor weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. [Thursday, December 18]
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. [Thursday, December 18]
December 19, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Thank you to City staff for making this happen, even though no official alert was issued.
Thirty-five years ago, 14 women were murdered at Montréal’s École Polytechnique because they were women.
The attacker’s own note made his misogyny clear: “Feminists have always enraged me… I have decided to send the feminists, who have always ruined my life, to their Maker.”
The attacker’s own note made his misogyny clear: “Feminists have always enraged me… I have decided to send the feminists, who have always ruined my life, to their Maker.”
December 6, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Thirty-five years ago, 14 women were murdered at Montréal’s École Polytechnique because they were women.
The attacker’s own note made his misogyny clear: “Feminists have always enraged me… I have decided to send the feminists, who have always ruined my life, to their Maker.”
The attacker’s own note made his misogyny clear: “Feminists have always enraged me… I have decided to send the feminists, who have always ruined my life, to their Maker.”
Reposted by Krista Loughton
I couldn't have said it better. My colleague, Councillor Krista Loughton:
#yyj
#yyj
🧵I stand unwavering against residential school denialism. This rhetoric is harmful, devastating, and retraumatizing for survivors and intergenerational survivors.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
December 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I couldn't have said it better. My colleague, Councillor Krista Loughton:
#yyj
#yyj
🧵I stand unwavering against residential school denialism. This rhetoric is harmful, devastating, and retraumatizing for survivors and intergenerational survivors.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
December 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🧵I stand unwavering against residential school denialism. This rhetoric is harmful, devastating, and retraumatizing for survivors and intergenerational survivors.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
The truth is not up for debate; it is clearly documented in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings.
Reposted by Krista Loughton
The City of Victoria is offering drivers a one-time parking discount for the holiday season.
City of Victoria offers $6 parking discount for holiday season
The City of Victoria is offering drivers a one-time parking discount for the holiday season.
cheknews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The City of Victoria is offering drivers a one-time parking discount for the holiday season.
🧵Really enjoyed the South Island Prosperity Partnership’s Local Leadership Forum today.
One of the guest speakers, Chris Nohr, of Cultured Kombucha and The Number, shared a stat that really stuck with me:
One of the guest speakers, Chris Nohr, of Cultured Kombucha and The Number, shared a stat that really stuck with me:
November 26, 2025 at 6:38 AM
🧵Really enjoyed the South Island Prosperity Partnership’s Local Leadership Forum today.
One of the guest speakers, Chris Nohr, of Cultured Kombucha and The Number, shared a stat that really stuck with me:
One of the guest speakers, Chris Nohr, of Cultured Kombucha and The Number, shared a stat that really stuck with me: