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A Fernwood Story

›› Susan Sanford Blades

My debut novel, Fake It So Real, was ­conceived around the same time I moved to Fernwood nine years ago and I think this is no coincidence. How could I not be inspired to create in this land of painted hydro poles; this place where a man is lauded simply for blowing […]

By |December 1st, 2020|Artist's Aside, Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Calling all Fernwood-based artists and artisans

›› CarrolAnn Smedley

The Fernwood Art Stroll Group has begun organizing for the 2021 Fernwood Art Stroll.

It will be held during the month of June in our Fernwood community. If you are interested in opening your yard, or studio for showing, or selling your work, or if you are a performance-based individual or group, we would […]

By |December 1st, 2020|Artist's Aside, Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

The Gift of Good Food Fundraiser returns

›› Melissa Faye Reid

The Gift of Good Food, Fernwood NRG’s annual fundraiser, kicks off again this year Monday, November 16th, 2020 until ­midnight December 31st, 2020. The Gift of Good Food raises funds to support local families in need across the Capital Regional District with fresh produce every two weeks for an entire year. This […]

By |October 2nd, 2020|Buzz|0 Comments

Craft beer with a local twist

Bones Brewing: where craft beer and local art meet in the Fernwood Village

›› Holly Grewall

Bones Brewing, created by Mike Roberts and his team, is the ­newest craft brewing company in town. So new in fact that their very first beer has just been canned. Mike, who recently returned to Victoria after ­spending a ­number of […]

By |October 1st, 2020|Buzz|1 Comment

Fernwood Family Dinner open for take out

›› Laura Palmer

Fernwood NRG and the Fernwood ­Community Centre have always been well known for our community meals. Whether it be our family dinner, student dinner, or senior’s lunch in the past, we have always had something for everyone.

Fernwood Family Dinners are ­making a (COVID-friendly) comeback! We will be serving our family dinner to-go every […]

By |October 1st, 2020|Buzz|0 Comments

Volunteer opportunity with the Good Food Box

›› Melissa Faye Reid

Although the Fernwood Community ­Centre is still closed the general public, we are running programs and looking for extra volunteer support. If you are looking to give back to the community, read on to see how you can get involved.

The Good Food Box is looking for ­fast-paced individuals who can help t­ransform […]

By |October 1st, 2020|Buzz|0 Comments