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Student Dinner back

›› Kathryn Juricic

Student Dinner returns in September!

The warm breeze of August is still in the air but we know what September beckons. With the changing of seasons comes the beginning of school. Tis’ the season! We’ve got one more thing to add to the ­calendar. Every week on Wednesdays ­evenings ­starting September 12th, from 5:30-7:30pm […]

By |August 7th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Winter vs. Summer Growing

Transitioning from ­summer to winter ­gardening

›› Alysha Punnett

A winter garden differs from a spring/­summer garden in a number of ways:

Rate of Growth
Plants don’t grow at the same speed in colder months. Instead, the lower ­temperatures slow growth down to a snail’s pace, so think of your winter garden as outdoor cold storage.

Amount to Grow
Because you […]

By |August 7th, 2018|Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Reflecting on social enterprise

Self-reliance makes Fernwood better

›› Fernwood NRG

The opening of the new building at 1310 Gladstone completes a ­project that has been over five years in the making.

And with the sale of the Cornerstone Café to our neighbourhood’s very own Fernwood Coffee Company, plus the recent adoption of the Yoga Den into the Fernwood NRG family, it […]

By |August 7th, 2018|Editorial, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Oaklands Sunset Market still growing in 8th season

›› Heather Leary

The Oaklands Sunset Market has returned for an 8th season with more vendors, more activities, and more reasons for the community to come together each week. The ­market is welcoming more vendors than ever before with a broader mix of local artisans, crafters, growers, bakers, food producers, and more. A variety of entertainment […]

By |August 7th, 2018|News|0 Comments

Picot Night Markets – July 26, August 2 and 9, 2018

Thursday nights are about to get a little more lively in the Square; the Picot Night Markets are coming back! When Picot was a shop in Fernwood Square (where Luna Collective is now), the owner, Britt Buntain, and her staff started the Night Markets in 2016 and it was something that the ‘hood was thirsty […]

By |July 26th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Friendly Giant rooted in Fernwood

›› Kathryn Juricic

Friendly Giant is a Fernwood-owned ­business. For seven and a half years the husband and wife duo, Chelsea and Shawn Vinesen, were operating out of their home on Fernwood Road (you might recall ­seeing a few trucks here and there). The business recently moved into and renovated the old Askim’s Beer & Wine […]

By |June 13th, 2018|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

FernFest 2018 – June 22 & 23, 2018

›› Kathryn Juricic

Our neighbourhood celebration has grown—but remains a gathering of friends. Every year amazing local musicians and ­performers grace the gazebo and this year is no ­different. FernFest is free and for all ages, so alongside these musical wonders, The Field of Dreams, Artisan Market, ­Non-Profit Hub, Kid’s Stage, and Senior’s High Tea add […]

By |June 6th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments