Coming to a new ‘world’

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Scotland in the 60’s was challenging… so in 1970 they took their family to Saskatchewan…. Twenty-eight years later they moved to Victoria, yet still have an empathy for the newcomer.

Food for Thought

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New to town, Kevin finds himself heading a ‘food for thought’ community event in Fairfield.

Moving to Victoria

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A newcomer to Victoria shares how she found friends, work and home, starting from ground zero.

Aiden Abram: Bringing focus to large conversations

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A newcomer to Victoria shares some innovative facilitation using dialogue mapping techniques that helped bring bring focus with large-group community conversations.

Location.. starts with a belief

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One of the owners of Victoria’s Ingredients on how they overcame traditional mores about traditional views of what makes a great location for an organic food store.

Arriving, and finding place in Victoria

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Home, work, connections, and family come together in a new city in less than two years after arriving. This is a heartwarming and encouraging story that points at a path that is open to many during times of change.

Miracles of support

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Reflecting on a mentor who was ‘always there’ for a couple and their business when they first moved to town. Last moments with Roger Colwill provided comfort and a lasting legacy of care. She touches on the remarkable moments shared