In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about a Burnside Gorge Community Association program offering support for…
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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: Craigdarroch Castle
Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle brings the Victorian era back to life. It’s a history buff’s dream, and if you’re looking for an interesting and fun volunteer…
Read MoreVital People: Saanich Peninsula Food Bank
This is the time of year when food banks across Vancouver Island need your help more than ever. And if you live on the Saanich…
Read MoreVital People: ArtWorks
Tuesday, December 3 was the United Nation’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities and here in Victoria, a very special art show kicked off on…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – November 24, 2019
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about a totem pole project teaching Oaklands Elementary School students…
Read MoreVital People: Sea Glass Art
They say one of the keys to staying young is keeping active and finding a passion that fills your heart with joy. That pretty much…
Read MoreVital People: Recycling by Kayak
He was born on Christmas Day, which is why his name is Noel, but that’s not what this story is about. It’s about Noel’s hobby,…
Read MoreVital People: Foster Parents
“It’s the toughest job you’ll ever love.” That’s a quote from a foster parent and right now Vancouver Island needs more families willing to foster…
Read MoreVital People: 1Up Jazz Concert
Since the 1970s, 1Up Victoria Single Parent Resource Centre has been supporting single-parent families across Greater Victoria. And now you can support them at an…
Read MoreVital People: Random Act of Kindness Day
Since 2008, on the first Friday of November Canadians have been encouraged to do something nice for someone else, just to make their day a…
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