Mental health has been a big issue during the pandemic and it’s certainly something we’re talking about more. There can still be a stigma, and…
Read MoreVital People
The Victoria Foundation sponsors a television news feature series with CHEK TV called Vital People. Airing each Sunday on CHEK News @ 5, Vital People shares the stories of people and organizations working on the issues highlighted in the Victoria’s Vital Signs® community report that the foundation publishes annually.
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Vital People: Ride for Parkinson’s Disease
70-year-old Alf Todd is gearing up for his sixth annual ride for Parkinson’s disease in order to raise funds for the Parkinson Wellness Project. In…
Read MoreVital People: Government House Costume Museum
The newly expanded costume museum at Government House showcases a large variety of stunning pieces. The museum takes visitors on a journey through the history…
Read MoreVital People: Country Grocer
Country Grocer makes a difference in our community every year by donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to a wide variety of causes. They’re currently…
Read MoreVital People: Kiwanis Tea Room
The Kiwanis Tea Room at Willows Beach in Oak Bay has drawn beachgoers for decades, but it wouldn’t be possible without the hard work of…
Read MoreVital People: Trans Voice Coach
A Saanich woman is helping transgender people all over the world find their voice. Jess Gibbard, owner of Trans Voice Coach, volunteers her time to…
Read MoreVital People: Project Peanut Butter
With no school lunch programs and a decrease in food bank donations, the summer months can be tight for many families. That’s why Merry Maids…
Read MoreVital People: Island Kids Cancer Association
Children on Vancouver Island who are diagnosed with cancer often travel to Vancouver for treatment, which can be scary and stressful. The Island Kids Cancer…
Read MoreVital People: Peers Victoria Van
Peers Victoria runs a mobile outreach program, seven nights a week, to support sex workers and people who are unhoused. But their van is starting…
Read MoreVital People: Victoria Hindu Temple
Surinder Sharma, president of Victoria’s Hindu Temple for the last 15 years, is being honoured for his efforts to build community and make Greater Victoria…
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