Is the crime rate for Victoria climbing or going down? Are people consuming more alcohol here compared to the rest of Canada, or less? Are…
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Random Act of Kindness Day 2019
How will you pay it forward? The Victoria Foundation is inviting everyone to help inspire smiles with Random Act of Kindness Day® on Friday, November…
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Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #8 – Safety
How safe do you feel living in Greater Victoria? With relatively low crime rates and a reputation as a friendly, caring city, many residents rightfully…
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Guest Blog: My name is Carmen Ho, and I am Chinese-Canadian
Earlier this summer, I received an email with news that I received a Victoria Foundation Chinese-Canadian Community Bursary for the University of Victoria, one I…
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Applications open for Megan Newton Memorial Award in Theatre
Applications for the Megan Newton Memorial Award in Theatre are open now until September 30, keeping alive the memory of a vibrant young woman by…
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On the Ground: The Shift
It’s one of those things most people don’t even think about: just how essential it can be for a young person to have a driver’s…
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Guest Blog: Welcoming the Rachel Davis Fund to the Victoria Foundation
“Beyond her senseless killing, beyond yet another disturbing instance of guns fired on Canadian streets, is the compassion Rachel Davis showed in trying to protect…
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Help us Make it Happen!
We don’t think this will surprise you – local charities are doing some excellent work in our community. Each year we receive grant applications for…
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Peter Golden Social Justice Fund
Peter Golden (1952-2018) was a tireless advocate for social justice, both in his professional capacity as a lawyer (McGill Law School 1991 BCL/LLB) and as…
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Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #7 – Sports and Recreation
It’s summer and that means it’s time to get outside and get active. But how does our region fare when it comes to sports and…
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