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Flower subscriptions back for a second year

›› Kathryn Juricic

There is something just utterly magical about fresh cut flowers. The way their scent fills a room, the endless possibility of colour combinations, and the mood that only a vase full of fresh cut blooms can create. An indulgence? Absolutely. But for those of you like myself, flowers are one of the ways […]

By |April 16th, 2018|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Psych & Soul musical showcase at The Met in North Park

Coming up on June 8th & 9th, feast your ears on eight bands over two nights at one church just around the corner

›› Alexa Verstraten

In 3 short years, Vinyl Envy—at 1717 Quadra Street—has quickly become a community hub for local music and live performance! New and used record store by day, live music venue by […]

By |April 16th, 2018|Buzz, Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

We want you for FernFest 2018!

>> Melissa Faye Reid

We are looking for self-motivated and passionate individuals who are looking to give back to the community. If this sounds like you, we want you on our FernFest team!

Every year Fernwood NRG hosts FernFest, a free annual neighbourhood celebration, as a way to give back to the amazing community we serve. FernFest […]

By |April 5th, 2018|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Bites 2018: Local fare in an urban square

›› Mila Czemerys

You may have heard rumors of a ­magical place where you can roam freely tasting delicious canapés and cocktails to your heart’s content with your friends and neighbours in the outdoors while being ­serenaded by soulful music. This is no ­fantasy; it’s Fernwood Bites!

On June 24th, 2018, Fernwood Bites will fill beautiful Fernwood […]

By |April 5th, 2018|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Charity #Levidrome Challenge

Want to help support local families with fresh food and have fun doing it?

›› Mila Czemerys

For the month of April, for every #­levidrome tweeted—up to 500—$1 will be given to the Gift of Good Food 2018 campaign which will provide fresh fruits and ­veggies to a family facing poverty in Greater ­Victoria.

Simply tweet a levidrome […]

By |April 4th, 2018|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

SD61 seeks input on Vic High seismic upgrades

›› Lisa McPhail

The Greater Victoria School District is planning for seismic upgrades to Vic High School. Opened in 1914, the high school has an H-1 seismic ranking, the highest level of priority need.

The Ministry of Education has ­supported the seismic upgrades and the school district must submit seismic options to the Ministry for final funding […]

By |April 4th, 2018|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

FernFest 2018 Performer Applications now open

Fernwood’s annual neighbourhood celebration is looking for local musicians and performers to take part in FernFest 2018! This year, FernFest will be happening on June 22 & 23, 2018. Join the ranks of countless incredible performers who have graced the stage under the gazebo in Fernwood Square.

If you or someone you know is interested in taking […]

By |February 15th, 2018|Buzz, Events|0 Comments