6 days Vital People: Victoria Hindu Temple helps build connection and community For Surinder Sharma, the Victoria Hindu Temple is more than just a place of worship — it's a place to build connection and community. "We always try to give back because a... more
2 weeks Vital People: Touring the Maritime Museum's Queer at Sea exhibit The Maritime Museum of B.C. has unveiled its new exhibit, Queer at Sea, this June in honour of Pride Month. more
3 weeks Vital People: Fateh Care charity celebrates one year in Greater Victoria Imagine immigrating to Canada on the last flight from India before COVID shutdowns, then trying to find work as businesses closed, and then battling COVID and not finding anywhere to turn for... more
4 weeks Vital People: Tailgate toolkit helps raise awareness about overdose crisis Rory Kulmala is passionate about the construction industry. "Construction is a big part of our community," the CEO of the Vancouver Island Construction Association says. "It's a big part of my life.... more
1 month Vital People: Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s & Colitis Canada aims to raise funds and awareness Twenty-three-year-old Gavin Kierulf, the honourary chair of Victoria's 2022 Gutsy Walk, has been living with a debilitating disease since he was a young child. "It can be difficult," Gavin says. "You spend a... more
1 month Vital People: Garden Tour fundraiser for Cowichan Family Life Jackie and Jim Barker are passionate about their garden. "What I love about my garden is that it's fulfilled a dream I had 40 years ago," Jim Barker explains. The couple, both... more
2 months Vital People: Sound of Change program gives free hearing aids to low-income seniors Barbara Baldwin gets her hearing checked at the Island Deaf & Hard of Hearing Centre, to make sure her hearing aids are working. "It causes a lot of anxiety when you can't... more
2 months Vital People: Vital Youth initiative teaches kids the importance of giving back Adele Jenkins is in grade nine at Belmont Secondary and she's learned an important lesson in giving back. "I thought that was really cool that I could help people by donating to... more
12 hours Islanders enjoy first in-person Canada Day celebrations since the start of pandemic Vancouver Island was buzzing with all sorts of Canada Day festivities. This is the first time many Islanders were able to gather in-person to celebrate on Canada Day in several years. An... more
13 hours Rising inflation sending more people to food banks, as donations fall The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank in Sidney is one of many facing a summer shortfall of donations, but more people in need. "Inflation is having a huge impact on people of... more
13 hours Coast Guard containing oil at Goldstream Boathouse Marina after tugboat sinks Containment booms are working to contain hydraulic oil at the Goldstream Boathouse Marina after an approximately 65 foot wooden tugboat that was permanently moored there sank on Tuesday. The Canadian Coast Guard... more
14 hours Two taken to hospital following vehicle crash into tree: Saanich Police Two occupants of a vehicle were taken to hospital after crashing into a tree at the corner of Quadra Street and Union Road. Saanich Police say the vehicle crashed into a tree around... more
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