Community: it’s something that recent studies show makes us all happier. That includes seniors, who see significant improvements to their health when they feel connected…
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 – August 25, 2019
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about a program run by the Anglican Synod of the…
Read MoreVital People: Saanich Volunteer Services
If you have a few hours a week to spare, enjoy meeting new people and are looking for a way to give back to your…
Read MoreVital People: Oaklands Community Plan
If you love where you live, imagine being able to shape what your community might look like in 50 years. That’s the goal of the…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – July 28, 2019
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, discover Journeys of the Heart, a program where children can learn…
Read MoreVital People: Salish Sea Lantern Festival
Sidney’s fifth Salish Sea Lantern Festival happens August 24, and the community is hosting a number of lantern making workshops so you can be part…
Read MoreVital People: Special Olympians Give Back
Two Special Olympic athletes are giving back to a community that has helped them by spending this year practicing random acts of kindness. And they’re…
Read MoreVital People: Oral Care for Kids
Taking care of our teeth and gums is vital to our overall health, but for many hardworking families in Greater Victoria dental care is simply…
Read MoreVital People: Kids at Tennis
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…
Read MoreVital People: Farmlands Trust
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…
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