News

Living a life of ‘community’ now an option for Victoria residents

>> Mollie Kaye

Victoria’s Fernwood Urban Village Cohousing got the green-light from City Council and plans to break ground early next year, says Bill McKechnie, developer and co-founder of the cohousing project. “This is great news for anyone who is ready to enjoy the benefits of living a more community-centred life.”

Social research confirms that interdependence and sharing […]

By |August 12th, 2014|News|0 Comments

Local artists gearing up for art stroll

Fernwood Art Stroll, June 21 & 22, 2014, 11a.m. to 4p.m.

›› Laurie Hashizume

Several Fernwood artists are putting the finishing touches on new works and ­tidying their studios, preparing to ­welcome the public into their homes/studios ­during the annual Fernwood Art Stroll on June 21 and 22, 11a.m. to 4p.m. ­Visitors and residents are invited to explore ­Fernwood’s artistic […]

By |June 2nd, 2014|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Paint-off

FernFest is getting even artsier this year!

›› Kimberly Dean

Templed Mind and Fernwood NRG are presenting an art challenge open to all Fernwood residents: Fernwood Paint-off at ­FernFest 2014. Show us how Fernwood inspires you creatively!

For the Fernwood Paint-off, ­participants will receive a 6” by 6” wooden panel to paint or draw on. This event is […]

By |May 31st, 2014|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Solar hot water explained

Learn about solar hot water at the Fernwood Community Centre, June 12 at 7p.m.

›› Ruben Anderson

Who wouldn’t love a nice, hot shower—basking in water heated by the sun’s energy? Well, CRD grant money could save you thousands of dollars on the solar hot water system you have dreamed of—all thanks to an expansion of the […]

By |May 31st, 2014|Buzz, Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Gooseberry

›› Josh Wagler

June is a busy time in the garden, and two words come to mind: turbulence and ­florescence. The soils are still moist with the lingering spring rains, and the heat provokes massive growth this month as we approach the Summer Solstice. The garden offers a vast abundance at this time, ­including rosemary, lavender, […]

By |May 31st, 2014|Garden Gleanings, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Prologue

›› Garth Martens

Forget where you were going. The ­Whitemud, the Yellowhead, air warping from the cranked-down window through the truck, lead you out the tourist district, past tall townhouses, their vinyl yellows, greens, blues, stacked as if to keep you out. Through the overpass these give way to the concrete silo, a rail station, canola, […]

By |May 31st, 2014|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Looking for a good time? Volunteer at FernFest!

 

FernFest 2014 planning is officially underway! Every year, our neighbourhood celebration is made possible by many volunteers who generously donate their time. This year FernFest will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21.

We are currently looking for volunteers interested in contributing to this exciting and unique festival. If youwant to get involved, take a […]

By |May 27th, 2014|Buzz, Events, News|0 Comments