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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Guest Blog: Celebrating the Resilience of Wild Pacific Salmon
The Pacific Salmon Conservation Fund was established at the Victoria Foundation in 2005. This fund supports the conservation and education work of the Pacific…
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All In – Community Foundations Conference, June 6-8, 2019
We’re All In for the 2019 Community Foundation’s of Canada conference, happening June 6-8, 2019 right here in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia! Come join 600+…
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Board Member Carey Newman to receive Order of BC
Victoria Foundation Board Member Carey Newman is among the 14 people announced to be appointed to the Order of BC this year. The Order of…
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Guest Blog: Women entrepreneurs poised to launch their first businesses
On May 30, 2018, Bridges for Women Society alongside Community Micro Lending Society, welcomed family, friends and community supporters to celebrate 12 new entrepreneurs who…
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Vital Victoria Podcast – Episode #6 – Housing
Is there anything more topical currently in Greater Victoria than the issue of housing? From tent cities and homelessness, to skyrocketing real estate prices and…
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