Participants in the Songhees First Nation’s Academic Youth Leadership Program are learning life skills in the kitchen. Learn more…
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: Women’s Auxiliary of the Langford Fire Department
To mark the WA’s 65th year, they’re holding a special reunion, and trying to track down past volunteers who may wish to attend.
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Mural at Our Place Society
One artist is transforming the recreation room at Our Place Society with a mural. Learn more in this Vital People feature…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People: August 30, 2015
Read about Pacific Peoples’ Partnership, the Galiano Conservation Association’s Community Food Forest, and the benefits of community collaboration.
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Vital People: GVPL & Pacific Animal Therapy Society
GVPL invited the Pacific Animal Therapy Society’s dogs to attend their summer reading camp. Watch this Vital People feature…
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Vital People: Capital Mental Health Association
Restful Creations provides caregivers with respite, and clients with art and music therapy, lunches, exercise and activities. Learn more…
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Vital People: Habitat for Humanity Victoria ReStore
Habitat for Humanity will auction 30 chairs decorated by local artists starting on Saturday, August 15 at ReStore Victoria’s grand opening.
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People: July 26, 2015
Read about a TAPS program, Sierra Club BC’s Youth Environmental Leadership Program, and the benefits for charities of a “hosted” fund.
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People: June 28, 2015
June’s Times Colonist Vital People features an arts program at Aberdeen Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring program, and takes a look at our region in the summer.
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Vital People: Island Breaststrokers
Meet the Island Breaststrokers, a dragon boat team of women who are thriving after breast cancer treatment.
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