>> Marc Jenkins
Larsen Music began out of John Larsen’s Saanich home nearly 20 years ago. There was at the time a huge shortage of available rental instruments for band students on Vancouver Island. John just couldn’t stand the idea of kids wanting to play music not having access to instruments to play. So he cashed […]
The City of Victoria is committed to ensuring that all residents have access and choices in their leisure opportunities. Recreation contributes to mental and physical well-being and stimulates the development of healthier and stronger individuals and families.
The LIFE program provides a combination of annual credit and program savings to eligible low-income individuals and families to use […]
Hey amazing people and lovers of Fernwood,
Happy FernFest! The time has come for us to celebrate community in the heart of our neighbourhood, Fernwood Square. We couldn’t put on this neighbourhood celebration without the help and energy of our generous volunteers. If you’re interested in being a part of the community, meeting new people, sharing in […]
>> Don Kissinger
One hundred and three years ago, approximately one in four Victoria High School students and staff joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force which fought in the First World War.
Honour rolls prominently adorn the front entrance of the school and one honours 497 of those who died in the “War To End All Wars.” A […]
Community Needs Assesment coming up
›› Hazel Lyder
We at the Oaklands Community Association want to deepen our understanding of how we can contribute to making Oaklands a better place to live. Yes, we know lots of things are already working really well and we will definitely spend some time acknowledging the ‘good’ but let’s also think […]
Welcome City Fields Flower Farm
›› Mila Czemerys
In backyards across Victoria, spring is starting to make its presence felt. This is especially exciting for the four flower farmers who make up City Fields Flower Farm, a new, multi-site-Fernwood included-urban flower farm offering spray-free and compost-fed dahlia bouquets at reasonable prices.
Sharing a love for the outdoors, growing, […]
Do you ever get the feeling that people don’t know their neighbours these days?
›› Jennifer Chown
If you do get that feeling, you’re right. In a 2012 survey by the Vancouver Foundation, 46% of people said that they never see their neighbours. The survey found that the neighbour-to-neighbour relationships that do exist are polite, but they’re […]
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