>> Jesse Howardson
February is Victoria’s unofficial Month of the Seed. The coming weeks are packed full of community events that will inspire transformation and provide concrete tools to support you and your neighbours in increasing regional seed and food sovereignty.
Vandana Shiva visits Victoria
Renowned food sovereignty activist Dr. Vandana Shiva will be speaking in Victoria, co-hosted […]
>> Erica Gies
In 2007, I visited Syria and saw awe-inspiring archeological sites with more than 10,000 years of human history. But what really sticks with me is the intense warmth and hospitality of the Syrian people. People ran out of their homes and businesses, thrusting food and drink into my hands, saying, “You are welcome!”
Strolling […]
Sometimes, you just need to go to France.
>> Jillian Player
I was surprised to find CarrolAnn Smedley living across the street from me in the sweet little grey house on Fernwood Road, close to the village centre. She has been living in this tidy house, converted into two suites, for twenty years. When walking up to […]
‘Ecole George Jay Celebrates Leslie Lee
>> Tania Wegwitz
Over the past seven years, ‘Ecole George Jay Elementary has undergone a tremendous transformation, inside and out. Principal Leslie Lee has been a key part of that change, and the school celebrated her—and all she has helped accomplish—as she stepped into retirement in January.
Lee has been an educator […]
Fernwood’s own record label
>> Ross Currie
Jamroom Records is a Victoria-based label with roots to Salt Spring Island. The founder of the label, Owen Hooper, relocated to Fernwood a few years back and formed it as an avenue for releasing music on a label, rather than self-releasing. The impetus for the label had its roots in […]
To Our Valued Customers,
It is with great sadness that we must announce the closure of the Cook n’ Pan Polish Delicatessen. After 18 years of being part of the Fernwood community, our store has been forced to close its doors.
We wanted to take this opportunity to give thanks for all the support that we have […]
Healthy food for families who need it
>> Kathryn Juricic & Mila Czemerys
Holidays can be a tough time as we struggle to make ends meet but for many, these struggles are year-round. Fernwood NRG is creatively responding to our community’s need for support by focusing on a year-round campaign to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to […]
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