Victoria’s gorgeous Belfry Theatre has been around for almost 50 years now, tucked away in Fernwood. During that time, they’ve brought us play after play,…
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: Little Libraries
You may have noticed the little free libraries as you wander through the neighbourhoods of Greater Victoria. Perhaps you even have one on your street….
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – September 27, 2020
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn how something as simple as a quilt, provided by an…
Read MoreVital People: Youth Philanthropy
Vancouver Islanders have shown their incredible generosity with fundraisers hosted by CHEK News such as Rock for Relief and the Terry Fox Telethon. From now…
Read MoreVital People: Retirement Sculptor
We’ve all heard the saying “you’re never too old to try something new.” A new Vital People, from CHEK News and the Victoria Foundation, introduces…
Read MoreVital People: Green Team
For the past six years, the Greater Victoria Green Team has been hard at work encouraging people to get outside, get their hands dirty, and…
Read MoreVital People: Fairfield Artists Studio Tour
For the past 18 years, the Fairfield Artists Studio Tour has given art lovers a chance to tour studios and meet local artists in their…
Read MoreVital People: Voices in Motion book
Voices in Motion is a choir that bring together adults with dementia, their loved ones, and members of the community, including young people. Now, one…
Read MoreTimes Colonist Vital People – August 30, 2020
In the latest issue of Vital People, from the Times Colonist and the Victoria Foundation, learn about how the Rocky Point Bird Observatory is carrying out…
Read MoreVital People: Giving Hearts
Do you know of a group or organization that during these unprecedented times has stepped up to help others in our community? Until September 15,…
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