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40 Years of Theatre in Fernwood

>> Mark Dusseault

The Belfry Theatre has been producing shows in Fernwood for four decades; the rich history of the building spans 130 years. 

In the last 40 years, over two million people have ventured into Fernwood and crossed our threshold. Some have come to laugh, and some to cry. All have come to share a few […]

By |August 31st, 2015|News|0 Comments

Got ideas about ‘Growing in the City’?

Known as the ‘banana belt’ of Canada, Victoria has all the ingredients for growing food just about anywhere, and the City is looking at how, and where, to grow more. This summer, all topics related to growing food in the Capital City will be explored.

Everything from community gardens and allotment gardens, boulevards and balcony gardens, […]

By |August 26th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Job Opportunity: Youth and Family Support Worker

Posting closes August 21st, this full-time position starts September 1st.

Fernwood NRG offers a variety of Family Support Programs at the Fernwood Community Centre. These programs can be found at fernwoodnrg.ca/fernwood-nrg-programs/family-programs/. We serve members of the community from pre-natal to seniors. We are currently looking for a Youth and Family Support Worker to join our team. […]

By |August 17th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Creating Fernwood’s First Street Mandala!

Join Beth Threlfall in painting Fernwood’s first street mandala. 

Time: Saturday, August 22, 9:00am till finish

Place: Grant Street, where it dead-ends into Haegert Park

A few years ago, the neighbourhood had a mandala-drawing contest with the vision of creating a Fernwood Road street mandala. This design, created by Sue Hara, was chosen at a neighbourhood meeting and is now being […]

By |August 13th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Oaklands Sunset Market in full swing

Oaklands Sunset Market creates a scene you want to be a part of. 

>> Ben Clark

Over 50 vendors including farmers, artisans, gourmet food products, food trucks, and community services can be found at Oaklands Community Centre every Wednesday night until September 2nd. On alternating weeks there is either a Hoyne Brewing & Merridale Ciderworks beer garden […]

By |August 11th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Finishing Touches Underway at George Jay

Students and staff will return to their upgraded school this summer. 

>> Tania Wegwitz

George Jay Elementary is in the final stages of its seismic upgrade and kids, parents, and staff are excited to be heading back to the school’s Princess Avenue location in September.

Over the past year, students have been attending an interim location on Richmond […]

By |August 11th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Lights will stay up in Fernwood

After great feedback from Fernwood, we have decided to keep the lights from the filming of “Just in Time for Christmas” which happened over the past few days. The Fernwood Inn, Cornerstone Cafe and Fernwood NRG have partnered to purchase them for the neighbourhood to enjoy.

Big thank you to John Close, from Lush Eco Lawns, who […]

By |July 23rd, 2015|News|0 Comments