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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 – April 26, 2020
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about a community mentorship program from the Bridges for Women…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – March 29, 2020
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about a Pacific Opera performance (now on hold due to…
Read MoreVital People: Celebrating Culture
Just before the COVID-19 directive of social distancing, James Bay Community School held a cultural celebration for students and families where everyone was encouraged to…
Read MoreVital People: Souper Bowls
For nearly three decades, the Youth Empowerment Society has been supporting young people at risk across Greater Victoria. And while their important annual fundraiser Souper…
Read MoreVital People: Island Food Caring
Every month across Greater Victoria, there are 50,000 people who struggle to feed themselves and their families. Until March 22, you can help those food-insecure…
Read MoreVital People: Hungry Hearts
If you’re a foodie and you’re passionate about helping others, then Hungry Hearts is a fundraiser you’ll want to attend. Imagine eight of Victoria’s top…
Read MoreVital People: High School Musical
“Runaways” is a powerful Broadway musical touching on difficult topics such as homelessness, addiction, and child abuse. That’s unusually heavy subject matter for a high…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – February 23, 2020
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about an upgraded water supply at Lohbrunner Farm that means…
Read MoreVital People: Mid-Island Community Bands
A unique mid-Island band, made up of people in their teens to their nineties, is making music people of all ages can enjoy. And as…
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