On the final episode of the Vital Victoria Podcast, host Lucky Budd discusses uplifting Indigenous cultures with T’esóts’en (Patrick Kelly), a member of the Leq’a:mel…
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$80,000 in Spark Funds granted to innovative projects tackling complex problems in Greater Victoria
For Immediate Release December 9, 2024 Victoria, B.C. – For its second year, Spark Funds grants through the Victoria Foundation are helping to spark…
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Capital Bike and the benefits of commuting on two wheels
Greater Victoria is quickly becoming a region known for its cycling infrastructure. There’s no doubt that pedaling comes with benefits, such as boosting your physical…
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Why you should make volunteering an important part of your life
Lisa Mort-Putland has her fingers on the pulse of volunteering in Canada, especially here at home in Greater Victoria. From learning essential skills to building…
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Federal matching opportunity helps lift the Arts in Greater Victoria
By Sara Neely, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services Arts and Culture in Victoria is consistently among the top 15 best things about Greater…
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Victoria Foundation unveils 2024 Vital Signs report: Can you imagine Greater Victoria for the next generation?
Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Foundation is very pleased to announce the release of Victoria’s 2024 Vital Signs report, in both print and a brand-new…
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Combating loneliness: a community foundation’s role
By Sara Neely, Senior Director of Philanthropic Services Late last year, the World Health Organization declared loneliness a “global public health priority” and launched a…
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Vital Victoria Podcast #24 – Russell Books: How a family’s literary legacy is building community
Andrea and Jordan Minter, managers of Victoria’s beloved Russell Books, tell host Lucky Budd their family story of building one of Canada’s largest independent bookstores. …
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Vital Victoria Podcast #23: Growing the community through a farm-to-table food hub
The Victoria Community Food Hub is a crucial organization in a giant sustainable food ecosystem working to put farm-fresh grub in the bellies of all…
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Take Victoria’s 2024 Vital Signs citizen survey today!
Victoria, B.C. – In its nineteenth year, Victoria’s Vital Signs citizen survey provides a check-up on our region while looking to the future. The Vital Signs…
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