2 days Local garden club celebrating 100th anniversary seeks new members If you're a passionate gardener, then you might be interested in joining the Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society, also known as VIRAGS. "We're a group of plant lovers who tend to... more
1 week Eldercare Foundation campaign aims to bring 'companion pets' to seniors The happy wag of a dog's tail, or the gentle purr of a loving cat, are things that can bring a smile of joy to any of us. And for a senior... more
2 weeks 'Kits for Compassion' gift box fundraiser supports Victoria Hospice The Victoria Hospice is a non-profit organization with more than 300 volunteers, who compassionately support patients with end-of-life care and help families cope with their grief. Care is provided at Hospice's 18-bed... more
3 weeks Belfry Theatre's newest play shares stories from refugees who now call Canada home The pandemic has been especially challenging for anyone who makes their living through the arts, and that includes Victoria's beloved Belfry Theatre. Founded in 1974, the Belfry, located in the heart of... more
1 month Victoria Arts Council fundraiser aims to raise money for new wheelchair ramp An arts council on Vancouver Island is raising money to improve accessibility at their gallery. The Victoria Arts Council (VAC) recently launched Ramp It Up, a fundraising initiative that aims to raise... more
1 month Non-profit organization helps women recover from violence and trauma Bridges for Women is a non-profit organization that supports women recovering from violence and trauma, and helps them transition into careers. Women attend a six-month program and learn empowering skills such as... more
1 month Wear 2 Start: Changing women's lives, one wardrobe at a time Please note: Wear 2 Start is not accepting clothing donations during the pandemic, but cash donations are gratefully received. Founded in 2001, Wear 2 Start is a volunteer driven non-profit that provides... more
2 months Vital People: Garth Homer Society supports adults with developmental disabilities Founded in 1977, the Garth Homer Society has been supporting adults with developmental disabilities for more than four decades. One of the many ways the society helps is by finding work... more
20 mins Flippers meet forest: Sea lion goes rogue on remote island logging road Greg Clarke was returning home to Port Hardy from his job at the radar station near Holberg Monday afternoon when he came across something that he'd heard about from the roads contractor... more
41 mins 'You have to start somewhere': Ucluelet lets workers live in RVs due to housing shortage As the owner of Heartwood Kitchen and Shipwreck Pizza, chef Ian Riddick is a familiar face around Ucluelet. But he still remembers his first trip to the coast with a friend in... more
41 mins 'Move along': Premier Horgan tells Fairy Creek protestors to leave as blockade continues British Columbia's Premier says the Fairy Creek protestors need to leave and listen to the requests of the Pacheedaht First Nation. His comment's come a day after the Vancouver Island First Nation... more
2 hours Man sentenced to 15 years without parole for murder of Burnaby woman Jan Poepl pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of his ex-partner Nicole Porciello in November 2018. more
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