Vital People

Niki Ottosen is a professional gardener, also passionate about cultivating community and connection for people experiencing homelessness. The Backpack Project, which started 16 years ago,…

A Victorian and part owner of the Harbour Cats baseball team is stepping up to the plate this holiday season by matching donations for Canuck…

Threshold Housing is once again hosting their holiday fundraiser, featuring the return of the popular 12 Days of Tea gift box and candle gift sets….

Just in time for winter, the push is on for Cool Aid Society’s Annual Socks Campaign. 10,000 pairs of warm socks will be provided for…

There are very few shelters that women who are fleeing domestic violence can go to if they have a pet. As a result, the pet-friendly…

Volunteers on our Island are busy packing shoe boxes for ‘Operation Christmas Child,’ an annual initiative that has helped more than 220 million children around…

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…

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,…

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…

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…