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Ferrocement raised beds

>> Solara Goldwynn

Two raised beds were created for the Fernwood Community Centre Kitchen Garden. The beds will provide growing space for annual vegetable food production to be used by the chef at the Fernwood Community Centre.

Each bed is approximately 9 1/2 feet long by 3 1/2 feet wide x 18 inches tall. The beds, designed […]

By |April 10th, 2014|News|0 Comments

Fernwood Bites 2014 tickets go on sale Monday

Fernwood Bites, our biggest fundraiser of the year, will return to Fernwood Square on Sunday, June 22, 2014.

Tickets for this event will be released on April 7 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Tickets are limited so act quickly if you are interested in joining this great event. Please note that due to access to alcohol this is […]

By |April 6th, 2014|Events, News|0 Comments

George Jay principal in top 40 in Canada

>> Kate Wallace

Being a school principal is a 24/7 job, one where balancing the duties and ­responsibilities of the position with the needs of students, parents and educators far outweighs the rewards. Which is why we are especially proud to announce that Leslie Lee, principal of George Jay ­Elementary School, has been selected as one […]

By |April 2nd, 2014|News, Village Vibe|1 Comment

Local company saves food from landfill; feeds thousands

Cold Star Freight Systems Inc. is transforming food destined for the landfill into opportunities for people in need to access healthy snacks and meals

›› David Segal

Jennifer Hawes, co-owner of Cold Star, has seized an opportunity to divert healthy, high quality food from being dumped in the landfill and instead have it donated to the kitchens […]

By |April 1st, 2014|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Solar Fernwood?

>> Ruben Anderson

The Capital Regional District wants to give you several thousand dollars in a new incentive program for installing a solar hot water system. Building on the success of the Solar Colwood pilot project (which is also being extended), incentives are now available across the Capital Region.

The solar collectors on Fernwood NRG’s Park Place […]

By |April 1st, 2014|Editorial, News, Village Vibe|2 Comments

The Weather Report

You know what they say about ­Victoria… if you don’t like the weather wait five ­minutes

>> Chris Ward

The weather can influence so many aspects of our day-to-day lives, from how we dress, to the way we plan our ­recreational ­activities, our state of mind and even household finances.

There certainly isn’t any shortage of weather related […]

By |April 1st, 2014|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Relay For Life in Fernwood – June 7, 2014

>> Denise Smith

The Canadian Cancer Society is kicking off preparations to host its second annual Relay For Life event in Fernwood. Last year, 28 teams and 190 ­participants raised $36,133! This year’s Relay For Life will take place on Saturday June 7th, 2014 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Vic High School.

“Relay is a […]

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