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Gardens are sleeping, construction is happening!

›› Kayla Siefried

If you’re the gardening type, it’s likely you’ve already laid your garden beds to rest for the fall covering them with a deep mulch of deciduous leaves or straw. This protects the soil from wind and rain e­rosion, from dramatic temperature swings, and keeps microbes thriving. Perhaps you also have some overwintering vegetables […]

By |December 10th, 2024|Garden Gleanings|0 Comments

Give the Gift of Good Food

Share joy, dignity, and good food this holiday season

›› Mila Czemerys

In a year marked by soaring food prices and growing economic uncertainty, the simple act of putting fresh, nourishing meals on the table has become an increasingly difficult challenge for many families in our community. For those in need, Fernwood NRG’s Gift of Good Food […]

By |December 10th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Mom’s the Word: Talkin’ Turkey

The Moms tackle Christmas

›› Mark Dusseault

It started as a lark and transformed into an international success.

Thirty-one years ago, six new mothers—once glamorous actors, now exhausted mothers with ten children under six between them, started a writing group. Every Saturday morning, they would share their stories about motherhood.

They talked, they laughed, they whined, they complained, and […]

By |December 10th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Fernwood Photovoice: A visual conversation with our community

›› Christian Caicedo

The Fernwood Photovoice ­Project is growing and providing a unique platform for community members to express themselves through photography and storytelling. Rooted in Fernwood’s rich artistic spirit—spanning music, theatre, painting, and mural painting—this initiative combines both photography and storytelling as a tools for social change and community engagement.

At its core, Photovoice is a […]

By |December 10th, 2024|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

Coastal Bead Collective and Friends Holiday Market – December 14, 2024

Visit us at the Fernwood Community Centre on December 14, 3-8pm

›› Brandi Lancaster

Coastal Bead Collective is dedicated to uplifting Indigenous artists from various territories across Turtle Island and that is how came up with hosting an Indigenous Holiday market. We’ve been fortunate to make friends from many territories and of various mediums in the art […]

By |December 10th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Meet the community leaders ­behind Fernwood ­Neighbourhood House: Our volunteer Board of Directors

›› Chantille Viaud

At Fernwood Neighbourhood House, we believe in the power of community-led change. Guiding our efforts is a ­passionate volunteer Board of Directors, each bringing diverse skills, lived experiences, and deep connections to Fernwood. Their leadership ensures we remain true to our mission: fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable neighbourhood.

Our Board works alongside staff […]

By |December 10th, 2024|Editorial, Faces of Fernwood|0 Comments

Volunteer with The Gift of Good Food

The Gift of Good Food Holiday Fundraiser is happening now and we’d love your involvement! The fundraiser runs from November 18 – December 31, 2024. Our campaign runs online, coupled with grassroots organizing, teams fundraising, and local business support. Our goal is to raise $150,000 to  ensure dignified, consistent food access for those who need […]

By |November 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|0 Comments