Vital People

One of the heartbreaking consequences of restricting our social networks and staying home more during the pandemic is the increase in domestic violence. Victoria Women’s…

Did you know that more than 90 million trees have been planted across this country by non-profit organization Tree Canada? Many of those trees have…

It’s estimated that 70,000 British Columbians are living with Alzheimer’s disease. One Victoria-based man has written a novel about how a husband and wife cope…

Victoria’s Coats for Kids is a registered charity created 22 years ago to ensure every child in Greater Victoria has a warm coat to get…

Back in May, an artist on the Saanich Peninsula was thinking of how the isolation brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic must be impacting our…

In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn how Oak Bay Volunteer Services is helping seniors weathering the…

For more than four decades, the Garth Homer Society has been supporting adults with developmental disabilities and that includes finding meaningful employment for those who…

One of the many challenges we are all facing during the pandemic is finding ways to feel connected while we keep our distance. Back in…

Victoria’s gorgeous Belfry Theatre has been around for almost 50 years now, tucked away in Fernwood. During that time, they’ve brought us play after play,…

You may have noticed the little free libraries as you wander through the neighbourhoods of Greater Victoria. Perhaps you even have one on your street….