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CREAM Bazaar – August 26, 2023

›› Stacey Nowak

We are back again with the CREAM Bazaar Vol. 2! We had such a fun time hosting this fun, interactive vendor market in May that we have decided to do it again! This time around you can still expect tarot, fun photo ops, and food but we will be shaking up the vendors and […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments

Strategic planning insights

›› Chantille Viaud

Excitement filled the air at the Field of Dreams during FernFest as members of the community connected with our team at our booth. The purpose was to gain insights into the community’s hopes and dreams for Fernwood and receive valuable feedback on the organization’s role within the neighbourhood. As our organization continues its […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Editorial|0 Comments

New art at Queens & Chambers

›› Daniel Aire

Adjacent to the Queens’ Chambers ­Boulevard Garden Project at the corner of Queens Avenue and Chambers Street is an assortment of concrete furniture and 4 planters provided by the City of Victoria.

After completion of the gardening component of this neighbourhood endeavour, Diane Thompson, a local artist, was selected to paint the furniture with […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Artist's Aside|0 Comments

Fernwood’s Kappo Marta offers modern ­Japanese cuisine

›› Lauren Gaultier

Kappo Marta, formerly Marta Café, has officially opened on the corner of Bay and Shakespeare Streets—bringing modern Japanese food to Fernwood.

I stopped by for lunch recently. I sat on their large front patio and tried a variety of thoughtfully prepared dishes. I recommend getting a Teishoku meal set. If you’re like me, you […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Community Eats|0 Comments

Welcoming Christy Pham to the Board

›› Fernwood NRG

We so happy to ­welcome Christy Pham to our Board of ­Directors!

What drew you to join the Board of ­Fernwood NRG?
As a Fernwood resident, I’ve used many of Fernwood NRG’s community services and have seen some of the interesting social enterprise and events championed over the years. I thought that it would be […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Faces of Fernwood|0 Comments

Welcoming Jesse ­Margolus to the Board

›› Fernwood NRG

We so happy to ­welcome Jesse ­Margolus to our Board of ­Directors! Jesse is an accomplished and dedicated Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in successfully managing diverse full-cycle projects. His expertise spans various areas, including negotiating and transferring land to First Nations, leading initiatives in affordable housing, and contributing […]

By |August 1st, 2023|Faces of Fernwood|0 Comments

An August full of ­music, art, and poetry

›› Kathryn Juricic, Fernwood Community Association President

We are bustling with a jam-packed ­schedule of diverse summer events at Little ­Fernwood from punk music, eclectic art, spoken word, art bazaars, and yoga.

Starting off the month on August 1st and 2nd, Little Fernwood Gallery is hosting the “Transforming Supports Summer Art Group” featuring work from 10 to […]

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