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Oaklands Sunset Market returns

>> Phoenix Bain

Returning for the 7th season in the heart of Oaklands, the Oaklands Sunset Market begins on June 28th for ten weeks at the Oaklands Community Centre.

Creating a community gathering space since its modest beginnings in 2011, the Market has solidified itself as a Wednesday evening staple providing the neighbourhood with access to local […]

By |June 2nd, 2017|Buzz, Events|0 Comments

Volunteer at FernFest 2017!

Hey amazing people and lovers of Fernwood,

Happy FernFest! The time has come for us to celebrate community in the heart of our neighbourhood, Fernwood Square. We couldn’t put on this neighbourhood celebration without the help and energy of our generous volunteers. If you’re interested in being a part of the community, meeting new people, sharing in […]

By |May 5th, 2017|Events, News|0 Comments

Vimy Ridge 100/Canada 150 at Victoria High School

>> Don Kissinger

One hundred and three years ago, approximately one in four Victoria High School students and staff joined the Canadian Expeditionary Force which fought in the First World War.

Honour rolls prominently adorn the front entrance of the school and one honours 497 of those who died in the “War To End All Wars.” A […]

By |April 6th, 2017|Events|0 Comments

Meet your Neighbour Day – May 7, 2017

Do you ever get the feeling that people don’t know their neighbours these days?
›› Jennifer Chown

If you do get that feeling, you’re right. In a 2012 survey by the Vancouver ­Foundation, 46% of people said that they never see their neighbours. The survey found that the neighbour-to-neighbour relationships that do exist are polite, but they’re […]

By |April 5th, 2017|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

For the Love of Soil Fundraiser – April 12, 2017

Celebrate 25 years of composting and ­conservation with music, food, and beer

›› Marika Smith
The Compost Education Centre is ­celebrating 25 years of composting and conservation this year! Help us ­celebrate many happy years of compost and soil ­conservation education by attending or Spring Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 12th from 6:00 to 10:00pm at the ­Fernwood […]

By |April 5th, 2017|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Jewelry & Gem Show – March 25th, 2017

Collectibles/Retro/Vintage/PopCulture/Toys/Jewelry/GemStones/Records

Saturday 25th March, 10:00am – 4:00pm

$3 Entry – part proceeds to Fernwood NRG

By |March 24th, 2017|Events|0 Comments

March Madness – Belfry Theatre’s SPARK Festival on now!

>> Mark Dusseault

More than 80 theatre artists from across Canada will descend on Fernwood this March for the Belfry’s annual SPARK Festival – an opportunity to see some of the best theatre in the country.

SPARK will kick off on March 9 with the premiere of the musical BlissKrieg from Victoria’s Atomic Vaudeville. AV’s last musical, […]

By |March 14th, 2017|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments