A life changing program based out of a Duncan barn is helping people heal one ride at a time. Started some 30 years ago, the…
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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Times Colonist Vital People – February 25, 2018
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, read how a new program offered by Bridges for Women helps train…
Read MoreVital People: Special Olympics B.C.
Since 1980, Special Olympics B.C. (SOBC) has been enriching the lives of those with intellectual disabilities — building confidence and pride through participation in sports….
Read MoreVital People: Citadel Canine Provides Service Dogs For PTSD
While there are many important, worthwhile service dog training schools, Citadel Canine Society focuses on training service dogs to cope with one particular task: Helping those struggling…
Read MoreVital People: PISE and ISPARC Fuelling Youth Performance
The Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) and Island Savings have announced a partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (ISPARC). This…
Read MoreVital People: Rocky Point Bird Observatory
Rocky Point Bird Observatory has been a proud member of the Canadian Migration Monitoring Network since 1994. Members track bird migrations around the southern tip…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – January 29, 2018
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, read how a new perfomance from Dance Victoria is helping to promote greater…
Read MoreVital People: Uvic Mental Health
It’s estimated that one in four Canadian university students will experience a mental health issue. Often it manifests as anxiety, panic attacks, or depression. Those…
Read MoreVital People: Dance Victoria
Now in its 21st year, Dance Victoria offers a variety of exciting, compelling performances. Dancers of Damelahamid kick off Dance Victoria’s 10-day Dance Days Festival….
Read MoreVital People: War Amps
The War Amps was founded in 1918 by Canadian amputee veterans returning from the First World War with the philosophy of amputees helping amputees. Over…
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