Greater Victoria Police Victim Services provides the first response to the emotional side of an incident. They provide emotional support to victims and their families, refer people to appropriate serves, and explain the procedures that follow a crime or serious incident.
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Premier’s One World Scholarship: Jessica Lau
Jessica Lau is a student at Capilano University in Vancouver, and recipient of the Irving K. Barber BC Scholarship Society's One World International Scholarship.
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One World International Scholarship: Bhreagh Farquharson
The Irving K. Barber British Columbia Scholarship Society, in partnership with the Victoria Foundation, hosts a suite of international scholarships designed to support students from BC in studying abroad. Bhreagh Farquharson received the award to study at the University of Lancashire, England during the second year of her BBA.
Read MoreVictoria Foundation rolls out Community Knowledge Centre
The Community Knowledge Centre is the Victoria Foundation’s exciting new initiative that will extend the Foundation’s commitment of connecting people who care with causes that matter®.
Read MoreProvince and Scholarship Society Announce Aboriginal Teacher Education Award
Feb. 11, 2012 – A new bursary program will support Aboriginal students studying to become teachers and help them pursue careers as educators.
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Boys and Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria
For years, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Victoria has been making physical activity and nutrition for youth a fun part of their daily activities. Through its programs, the Club aims to help young people develop healthy habits and important skills for life.
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9-10 Club Serving Soup to the Hungry
The 9-10 Club offers nutritious and varied meals, the club helps as many as possible to reach a point of no longer needing free soup, and actively promotes a healthy drug, alcohol, and smoke-free environment.
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1000×5 a winning formula for literacy
The 1000 x 5 Children’s Book Recycling Project, which aims to ensure every child in the Saanich Peninsula has at least 1,000 books read to them by the time they are five years old and entering kindergarten.
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Premier’s One World International Scholarship: Christina Jaworski
Christina Jaworski received the Premier’s Scholarship last year, and chose to attend the University of Stirling in Scotland for a fall semester.
Read MoreInstitute of Corporate Directors: Boardroom Financial Essentials Course
The Institute of Corporate Directors’ (ICD) Boardroom Financial Essentials is a course designed by directors for directors. It is intended for both aspiring directors who would like to learn about boardroom finance before stepping onto a board, and for directors of both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations seeking to become better-versed in the general financial aspects of board work.
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