A BC guide dog who flunked out of training due to allergies is now helping people overcome addiction. Jango, the caring canine, became an assisted…
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: Victoria’s 2024 Vital Signs report addresses pressing issues
The Victoria Foundation’s Vital Signs report takes the pulse of the community every year. This year’s overall grade for quality of life was a B,…
Read MoreVital People: The LifeCycles Project rescues unused fruit from backyard trees
Maybe you struggle to pick or use up all the apples or other fruit you have in your yard or your neighbour’s. This story is…
Read MoreVital People: Friends of Music Society builds community and mental wellness
Music could certainly be heard along this year’s Royal Victoria Marathon course, and it was all thanks to the Friends of Music Society. The non-profit…
Read MoreVital People: Farmlands Trust harvests farm-fresh food for people in need
Nestled in the Mount Newton Valley in Central Saanich is a farm you might not have heard of. But this year’s harvest was a big…
Read MoreVital People: Royal Victoria marathoner runs for hospice and her late mother
Thanksgiving is only 2 weeks away, and that means thousands of people are gearing up to take part in the Royal Victoria Marathon. One of…
Read MoreVital People: Low-cost spay and neuter clinic a ‘game changer’ for Victoria
Victoria’s Itty Bitty Kitty Committee is making a big difference for pet owners with it’s low-cost spay and neuter clinic. Advocates say it’ll be a…
Read MoreVital People: Need2 runs for suicide awareness and prevention
Suicide is something we never used to talk about much, but talking about it can save lives. That’s where Need2 Suicide Prevention comes in. The…
Read MoreVital People: Island bikers fight against child abuse
Motorcyclists who volunteer with Bikers Against Child Abuse, here on Vancouver island and around the world, are making a big difference in the children’s lives….
Read MoreVital People: Royal Victoria Marathon 2024 to raise money for 18 charities
On your mark, get set, give! The Royal Victoria Marathon, on October 11-13, is benefitting 18 different charities this year from the CHEK Charity Pledge…
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