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A year in review – Practising resilience

›› Kelsey Singbeil

Resilience is a skill that can be ­practiced and learned. Studies show that people can encounter challenges in ways that build their ­capacity to weather change and recover quickly from difficult conditions. A person can become more resilient through techniques like focusing on the positive side of a ­challenging situation, explaining events from […]

By |October 6th, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

The Gift of Good Food returns

›› Mila Czemerys

The Gift of Good Food annual fundraiser kicks off again this year Monday, November 15th until ­midnight December 31st, 2021. 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. As we continue to ­navigate […]

By |October 6th, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Join the conversation on your draft Neighbourhood Plan

›› City of Victoria

This fall the City of Victoria is starting the next stage of planning for the future of Fernwood, as well as North Park and Hillside-Quadra ­neighbourhoods. Read the new draft Neighbourhoods Plans and have your say!

We invite you to join this planning process about our urban villages, the housing around them, and the connections between them. Help refine how we can create more diverse housing choices, safe […]

By |October 6th, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

The Backyard Project Farm Stand: So much more than food

›› Marianne Unger

October 15th will mark one year since I opened my Farm Stand on Camosun Street. We intend to celebrate with good food and friendship, as is fitting. The farm stand was inspired by so many things—my Omas, Wendell Berry’s writings on the household economy, my love of all things food, kitchen, and garden, […]

By |October 6th, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Want to plant a tree?

›› JJ Ford

“One simple yet powerful way of ­building more sustainable and resilient cities is ­planting trees. Strategically planted trees can cool the air by between 2°C and 8°C, thereby reducing air conditioning needs by 30 per cent. A single tree can absorb up to 150kg of CO2 per year and help ­mitigate climate change… […]

By |October 6th, 2021|Buzz, Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Upcoming Fibrations Festival

10 years of celebrating community and all things fibre

The annual Fibrations Festival will celebrate ten years of bringing together fibre artists from across BC with a one-day outdoor free event featuring more than 60 artists on Sunday, September 19 from 10am-6pm. This community based festival takes place in the park next to Fairfield Community Centre […]

By |September 9th, 2021|Buzz, Events|0 Comments

Have Your Say on Enriching Victoria’s Music Scene

The City is looking for input from local musicians, music businesses and music lovers on the City’s draft Music Strategy, which outlines the role of music in Victoria, and a series of recommendations to grow the music sector.

 

The community is invited to share feedback on the Music Strategy’s recommendations through an online survey by Friday, […]

By |September 8th, 2021|Buzz|0 Comments