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Local author, historian and longtime musician Lucky Budd is the host of the Victoria Foundation's Vital Victoria Podcast.

Vital Victoria Podcast: Sharing stories + building community

Don’t miss the Vital Signs survey – open til July 4

  • Jun 20, 2022
At the heart of the Parksville Beach Festival is the Sand Sculpting Competition, attracting professional sculptors from all over the world.

Sun, sand + celebrations: Festival brings international sand sculptors to Parksville

Parksville Beach Festival returns July 14 to Aug. 21 with activities for all ages

  • Jun 13, 2022
At an international conference on Wildlife Fertility Control in Colorado last month, wildlife veterinarian Dr. Adam Hering presented Dr. Jason Fisher’s work, highlighting data around habitat use and the fawning rate reduction in Oak Bay’s deer management initiatives.

Oak Bay’s deer management research on international stage

Team also earns local accolades, and shares tips on navigating spring fawning season

  • Jun 6, 2022
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services

Get Moving with Your Community this June

Download the ParticipACTION app, track your activity + help your community compete to win $100K!

  • May 30, 2022
Photo credit: Kamloops Immigrant Services
The Victoria Foundation's 17th annual Victoria's Vital Signs citizen survey digs a little deeper into the idea of community – specifically, “What does community mean to you?”

What does community mean to you? Victoria’s Vital Signs wants to know!

17th citizen survey explores what’s working, what needs attention in Greater Victoria

  • May 23, 2022
The Victoria Foundation's 17th annual Victoria's Vital Signs citizen survey digs a little deeper into the idea of community – specifically, “What does community mean to you?”
Judy Lilly with Rafael (Rafa) Alonso Barrau from Oro del Desierto in the olive mill in Spain. Lilly and her husband Jeff import the award-winning olive oil to BC.

From the deserts of Spain, an olive oil like liquid gold

When this couple moved back to BC, they brought a taste of Spain with them

  • May 16, 2022
Judy Lilly with Rafael (Rafa) Alonso Barrau from Oro del Desierto in the olive mill in Spain. Lilly and her husband Jeff import the award-winning olive oil to BC.
Individual differences, and different environments, affect how we experience hearing challenges.

Channelling the power of AI to improve hearing

Technology has come a long way to help those with hearing loss hear better

  • May 9, 2022
Individual differences, and different environments, affect how we experience hearing challenges.
Wildlife organizations field numerous calls each spring about ‘orphaned’ fawns, but typically advise residents to leave them alone – the mother is likely nearby and will return once you leave.

5 timely tips for spring fawning season

While Oak Bay’s immunocontraception program is resulting in fewer fawns being born,…

  • May 9, 2022
Wildlife organizations field numerous calls each spring about ‘orphaned’ fawns, but typically advise residents to leave them alone – the mother is likely nearby and will return once you leave.
Your kitchen needs to function well, but with all the time we spend there, it also needs to look as good as it works.

3 steps to creating a kitchen that suits your style

The kitchen is the workhorse of the home – it’s where you…

  • May 2, 2022
Your kitchen needs to function well, but with all the time we spend there, it also needs to look as good as it works.
Staff at Foundry Vancouver-Granville, operated by Providence Health Care. One of many Foundry centre across BC that provide integrated health services to young people like Aslam and Lee. Jeff Topham photo.

Foundry supports youth in living a good life

Free and confidential health and wellness supports for BC youth ages 12 to 24 – online and in-person

  • May 2, 2022
Staff at Foundry Vancouver-Granville, operated by Providence Health Care. One of many Foundry centre across BC that provide integrated health services to young people like Aslam and Lee. Jeff Topham photo.
Marlena and Nick Salvador Nick, joined the 2021-2022 Gadsden Initiative cohort. Now in its second year, this Victoria Foundation initiative brings together GenXers and Millennials to build relationships within the community through learning sessions, community activities and networking opportunities based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Inspiring stories: Why it’s important to share stories of philanthropy

Now’s the time to Make It Happen! Victoria

  • Apr 25, 2022
Marlena and Nick Salvador Nick, joined the 2021-2022 Gadsden Initiative cohort. Now in its second year, this Victoria Foundation initiative brings together GenXers and Millennials to build relationships within the community through learning sessions, community activities and networking opportunities based on the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
From April 29 to May 2, the Capital Regional District and partners are hosting the Greater Victoria arm of the global City Nature Challenge – an opportunity to join a large community of local nature buffs who are helping to inventory and celebrate the capital region’s amazing flora and fauna.

Love exploring nature? Join the Greater Victoria City Nature Challenge today!

Explore the biodiversity in your backyard, get a chance to win awesome prizes

  • Apr 25, 2022
From April 29 to May 2, the Capital Regional District and partners are hosting the Greater Victoria arm of the global City Nature Challenge – an opportunity to join a large community of local nature buffs who are helping to inventory and celebrate the capital region’s amazing flora and fauna.
Collared deer

Oak Bay deer research continues, with lower fawn numbers noted

Wondering about the collars and tags on local does? Here’s what they are, and how they work

  • Apr 11, 2022
Collared deer
To continue supporting youth across BC, 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are coming together to host The Big BC Lotto. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win half the jackpot in a classic 50/50 draw!

Lotto for a cause: Half for you, half for ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ across BC!

The Big BC Lotto helps connect youth with caring mentors across the province

  • Apr 11, 2022
To continue supporting youth across BC, 11 Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are coming together to host The Big BC Lotto. Buy your tickets now for a chance to win half the jackpot in a classic 50/50 draw!
Before starting on that DIY project, you have a few serious steps to consider, especially if you’re planning on hauling your clean renovation waste to Hartland Landfill yourself!

Spring DIY project in the works? In the capital region, THIS is your first step

If the project will involve waste, a disposal application is job No. 1

  • Mar 28, 2022
Before starting on that DIY project, you have a few serious steps to consider, especially if you’re planning on hauling your clean renovation waste to Hartland Landfill yourself!
The application process for the Victoria Foundation’s 2022 Community Grants Program is open, welcoming eligible applications via the Foundation’s online grant portal until April 14.

Make It Happen: Victoria Foundation’s Community Grants program opens for applications

Donations made before May 14 will help vital programs in your community this year

  • Mar 21, 2022
The application process for the Victoria Foundation’s 2022 Community Grants Program is open, welcoming eligible applications via the Foundation’s online grant portal until April 14.
March 14 to 20 is Fix-a-Leak Week, the perfect time to check for – and repair – leaks around the home that are wasting water and money!

5 simple steps to save water and money during Fix a Leak Week

Be a Leak Detective March 14 to 20

  • Mar 7, 2022
March 14 to 20 is Fix-a-Leak Week, the perfect time to check for – and repair – leaks around the home that are wasting water and money!
Perch aims to empower Canadians to make informed real estate decisions and help them unlock their wealth-building potential, says Alex Leduc, Perch Founder.

Toronto proptech Perch releases innovative Pathfinder tool that makes finding a mortgage as easy as 1-2-3

Shopping for a mortgage can be a daunting task for many, but…

  • Feb 28, 2022
Perch aims to empower Canadians to make informed real estate decisions and help them unlock their wealth-building potential, says Alex Leduc, Perch Founder.
The Victoria Foundation welcomes new board chair Rajiv K. Gandhi, and new director Tamara Napoleon.

Victoria Foundation welcomes new board members and March launch of Community Grants

A new-look Pulse publication and annual Vital Signs add to a busy year for the organization

  • Feb 21, 2022
The Victoria Foundation welcomes new board chair Rajiv K. Gandhi, and new director Tamara Napoleon.
Hatley Castle

Life without change is a bore, so these seniors embrace new opportunities!

Nurturing 6 dimensions of wellness, from the climbing gym to Berwick University

  • Feb 7, 2022
Hatley Castle