Our soils are living, breathing ecosystems and the foundation from which over 90% of our food comes from, yet its significance is often overlooked. With growing concerns over food security and food access, many people are turning to their own backyards and boulevards to grow food for their families. To establish a thriving and productive […]
Duncan-based non-profit restores rundown hotel as a community hub
>> Lee Herrin
When most Victorians think of Duncan, they think of the strip of gas stations, fast food joints and shopping malls just north of the bridge over the Cowichan River. But that’s not really Duncan—just the strip on the highway. The actual town of Duncan is […]
>> Shonna Bell
The Fernwood Community Centre would like to remind the community of the new services we are now happy to offer.
The first valuable service is an opportunity to meet with an Employment Assistance worker. This program is offered in partnership with the Family Youth Partnership program from the Ministry of Social Development. This is […]
The Gift of Good Food is providing over 75 families with a year’s supply of fruits and vegetables
›› Mila Czemerys
The Gift of Good Food fundraiser was an overwhelming success. Together, we raised over $38,000! [UPDATE: We’ve raised over $43,000 due to a donation we recieved in Janaury 2016] That is more than three times the […]
>> 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 […]
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 […]
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