Victoria, B.C. – Residents of Greater Victoria can have their voice heard and help shape a snapshot of the capital region in the Victoria Foundation’s 18th annual Vital Signs Survey, which...
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See what March’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting March’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. As spring is here, it's a chance to get out and discover the pockets...
Attitude, altitude, and a love for the community
As friends and colleagues gathered to celebrate legendary Victoria businessman and community champion Mel Cooper’s 90th birthday, the lyrics of Elton John’s Disney classic, “Can you Feel the...
Language and the role it plays in community
Alex D’Arcy is a professor of Linguistics and Associate Dean Research in the faculty of Humanities at the University of Victoria. She joins host Lucky Budd for episode 11 of the Vital...
See what January’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
See stories below highlighting January’s Vital People who are working to make Victoria a vibrant, caring community for all. With a new year comes a sense of renewal, optimism, and the...
Victoria’s Vital Signs report reveals the top concerns of Greater Victoria citizens
Victoria, B.C. – Victoria Foundation released their 2022 Victoria’s Vital Signs report today, an annual check-up that measures the vitality of our region as seen through the eyes of the...
Bonding through dumplings and the birth of a Victoria restaurant
From delivery service to pop-ups and a successful downtown restaurant, Dumpling Drop started with a gathering between mother and daughter. In episode 7 of the Vital Victoria Podcast, Tarn...
See what September’s Vital People are doing across Greater Victoria
September is a time of change and settling back into routines, and a time to look forward to the coming months and the new year ahead. From a program supporting the arts leaders of today and...
Spirit, identity and caring for Indigenous youth
“When our children return to school, our hearts go with them.” It’s a quote that rests on the back of a t-shirt from Surrounded by Cedar. In this episode of the Vital Victoria Podcast,...
Ensure the Arts flourish in Greater Victoria through a federal matching opportunity!
On the heels of a summer of concerts, festivals and in-person events, and two long years of virtual or cancelled events, are you looking ahead to the opening of the “Fall Season” for Greater...
August Vital People Roundup
While August is a month of summer vacations and warm weather, it's also a time of transition into the fall season and the school year. There are many ways we can support our communities...
Serving sport and community through PISE
From tennis courts around the world to leading the Pacific Institute of Sports Excellence (PISE) in Greater Victoria, Robert Bettauer has left a mark on the world of sport. In episode five...






