Vital People

If you’ve had a busy, satisfying career for decades, when retirement comes how do you fill that time? Well, one retired doctor decided to combine…

If you enjoy gardening and the satisfaction of seeing seeds you’ve planted grow into food that can be harvested for others, you might consider volunteering…

Imagine you’ve been badly injured. You can manage at home, if you have some vital equipment, perhaps crutches or a wheelchair. So, what do you…

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, discover a new LifeCycles Project Society program transforming outdoor gardens into…

In light of the recent Father’s Day, with this week’s CHEK News Vital People you’ll meet someone who has carved a special role for himself…

Mount Newton Centre is a non-profit organization devoted to helping seniors on the Saanich Peninsula stay healthy and live independently for as long as possible….

ArtSea Community Arts Council has been supporting artists across the Saanich Peninsula for decades, and their self-guided studio tour, happening next weekend, will be a…

Abdominal pain, cramping, bloating and diarrhea; not subjects most of us want to talk about. But these symptoms nearly 300,000 Canadians live with every day….

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, discover Orca Awareness Month, an initiative to educate, inform and protect…

Belonging and Engagement is one of the key issue areas in Victoria’s Vital Signs report because feeling connected to your community is important for your…