›› Jillian Player
The dynamic art duo of Trace Nelson and Peter Sandmark have so much going on that I can only scratch the surface of their achievements in this short article. Not only are they the force behind the rockabilly band Slim Sandy – who will have you dancing in the isles – but they […]
›› Lee Herrin
This coming spring marks ten years since Fernwood NRG’s Board of Directors sat down to confront the brutal fact that the heart of our neighbourhood, the Fernwood village, was unhealthy—and that, more importantly, neither the government nor the private sector had the means or the tools to fix the problem.
On the one hand, […]
›› Josh Wagler
We are well into winter now but at the Commons it feels like spring is just around the corner. Winter is a time of darkness, and this darkness can often bring great challenges. Over the years, one thing has become very clear to me. The answer is tea! It doesn’t matter what the […]
›› Sarah Rempel
For 5 years running, the VintAgeous Vintage Fair has been held at the Fernwood Community Centre each February. A thrilling sale featuring 35 stalls of vintage clothing, accessories, housewares, records, décor, and much more! There will be items from the turn of the last century all the way to the early 1990s. Whether […]
Good Food Box fundraiser doubles goal—helping 24 families receive a year of produce
›› Mila Czemerys
The Give the Gift of Good Food fundraiser was an outstanding success. The goal was to raise enough funds to support 10 families in Fernwood with Good Food Boxes for all of 2015. With the support of neighbours, local businesses, and […]
>> Dorothy Field
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re just about there. The Fernwood Community Mapping Project was launched around a dining room table in the spring of 2009. Now, more than five years later, we’re printing maps to be distributed free to anyone interested in Fernwood’s story. There’s also an online map where […]
›› Laurie Rubin
Last September 7th, Fernwoodians and all of Victoria came out to enjoy the sunshine, roll around in bumper balls, eat delicious BBQ food, watch exhibitions and demonstrations, but mostly to groove to great music and bid on 400 donated items.
Besides having a fantastic time with our neighbours, we raised $8,000 for two local […]
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