Shelter space was full in Northern BC and Canadian Wings of Rescue — a completely volunteer-run charity dedicated to saving animals — was asked to help. But there was just one problem.
Our Place serves up more than 1,400 meals a day — that’s more than half a million meals a year — and also operates 500 units of housing, as well as long-term addiction recovery treatments...
The Royal Victoria Marathon CHEK Charity Pledge program is helping 21 non-profits in 2025.
Easter Seal Camp Shawnigan makes summer special for people with disabilities.
From greeting people at the door and serving customers, it’s Friends of the Government House Gardens Society volunteers who are serving up the smiles at Rudi’s Tea Room.
The Victoria Grandmothers for Africa has grown to more than 150 members, and cyclist Peggy Frank has been a part of it since the beginning.
First responders and community riders will be ‘pedaling for a purpose’ on an epic, 14-day, 1,200-kilometre journey from Port Alice to Victoria to raise money for pediatric cancer research...
Layritz Little League in Saanich is hosting the majors Canadian Championship, which will see some of the best 11-year-old and 12-year-old players in Canada play ball.
Alex Hutton faced a rare lung condition and had to be air-lifted to BC Children’s Hospital for life-saving surgery. Now, after competing the last four years in BMX racing, he’s pedaling his...
Elderdog is a national charity, with several chapters on Vancouver Island, that helps seniors care for their beloved canine companions.
People with developmental disabilities are often left on the sidelines, but a new drop-in ball hockey program called Hockey Without Limits is helping adults to find connection and community.
Oscar Casiro, a retired pediatrician, only started paddling five years ago but to celebrate his 75th birthday this spring, he decided to take it to the next level by raising money for the...