CityNews Vancouver: Killing of Saanich woman reignites calls to address intimate partner violence
Friends and advocates of a Saanich woman who was found killed in her home this month say B.C. and Canada’s court system failed to protect her. Hundreds gathered outside a Victoria courthouse Wednesday morning to speak up about the Jan. 5 death of 41-year-old researcher and mother of two, Dr. Laura Gover. Gover’s ex-husband, Muhammed […]
Times Colonist: Rally outside Victoria courthouse calls for action on intimate partner violence
Dozens of people gathered outside the Victoria courthouse on Wednesday morning to demand urgent action on intimate-partner violence in the wake of the death of a 41-year-old college instructor. Laura Gover, a mother of two, was found dead in her Saanich home on Jan. 5. Her ex-partner has been charged with second-degree murder in her […]
CTV News: Killing of B.C. academic spurs calls for government action against gender violence
The killing of a Vancouver Island academic is spurring calls for action against gender-based violence. Saanich police said earlier this month that Muhammed Basar had been charged with murder in the killing of a person found dead at a home on Jan. 5, later identified by an online fundraiser as 41-year-old Laura Gover, an instructor […]
Victoria News: Saanich mother’s death prompts plea to address intimate partner violence
On a chilly January morning, hundreds of mourners, advocates and community members congregated outside the Victoria courthouse for a melancholic gathering, remembering victims of intimate partner violence. The crowd was drawn to the courthouse by the Jan. 21 appearance of Muhammed Basar, who was charged with the second-degree murder of his former partner Laura Gover. […]
Global News: Women’s groups demand more protection for women from domestic violence
CBC: Advocates call for better protection for victims of intimate partner violence
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Victoria court house to remember a mother of two killed in an alleged case of intimate partner violence. As CBC’s Katie DeRosa reports, they’re calling on the province and the federal government to do more to protect women.
The Gift of Rest
A heartfelt thank you to our local hotel partners for generously providing stays for The Cridge R & R Family Services clients this year. Because of you, parents had a night away and were able to rest, reset, recharge, and rejuvenate. Together, the following partners made a meaningful difference in the lives of over 220 […]
Del Phillips Receives the City of Victoria’s Highest Recognition
Photo by the City of Victoria, featuring 2025 honorary citizen recipients Al Hasham, Carol Brown, Del Phillips, Karmen McNamara, Logan Ford, Marceline Moody, Olivia Hahn, Robert Milne and Ted Alexis. Del Phillips, a director on the board of The Cridge Centre for the Family, has been honoured with the City of Victoria’s prestigious Honorary Citizen […]
Welcoming Jennifer Smith as Our New Director of Philanthropy & Communications
The Cridge Centre for the Family is thrilled to welcome Jennifer Smith as our new Director of Philanthropy & Communications. Jennifer brings a rich background in relationship-building, community engagement, and strategic communication from her years in alumni relations at Royal Roads University. With a passion for supporting meaningful causes and strengthening community connections, Jennifer is already bringing […]
Times Colonist: Cridge Centre aims to offer more than ‘one-time support’
Article in Times Colonist (November 30, 2025) by Andrew A. Duffy with photo by Adrian Lam. Cridge programs help everyone from women fleeing intimate partner abuse to young parents in a difficult spot and people with brain injuries or complex health needs. With age comes experience, and the Cridge Centre for the Family has certainly […]