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Holiday Emporium at George Jay Elementary

>> Tania Wegwitz

This Little Light is not the only holiday event going on at George Jay. While a holiday play is a new endeavor, George Jay’s Holiday Emporium is very much a school tradition. Each year the school collects gently used items from families and the community. These items are then put up for sale […]

By |December 20th, 2016|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Sounds of the Holidays: George Jay students at The Belfry Theatre

>> Tania Wegwitz

Music and the sounds of winter festivals from around the globe are cascading through the hallways of École George Jay Elementary this time of year.

Encouraged and led by teacher Annie Shum, the students are finding joy in weekly music classes.  From younger students trying their hands at rhythm instruments and xylophones generously donated […]

By |December 19th, 2016|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Hey, lighten up a little

>> Hazel Lyder

Many of us have so much. So much that we feel somehow vaguely or overtly oppressed by it all: our stuff a burden that anchors us uncomfortably in a place, or in the past, something to trip over, to dust.

And now we find ourselves once again at the Season of Giving. How many […]

By |December 14th, 2016|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Affordable, adorable kids clothing

>> Kathryn Juricic

There’s more behind the doors of Thistle and Wren than children’s consignment. While the walls are adorned with cute and affordable  clothes for your kiddos aged new born to twelve years old, it’s the community focus and exceptional skills of owner Candace Negm that offer the depth to her retail shop.

Candace is a […]

By |December 13th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Pumpkin Spice and Pilates – The many joys of October

>> Allieren Ward

October, what a beautiful time of the year. We get to swap our summer clothes out for cozy sweaters and scarves. The chaotic bliss of summer is behind us as we work some semblance of balance into our lives.

At Oaklands Community Centre, October is a bit different; it’s a very busy time for us. All […]

By |October 12th, 2016|Village Vibe|0 Comments

Let’s get metaphysical

›› Richard Di Castri

7-Rays brings a metaphysical note into the artistic mix of Fernwood Village. The term Metaphysics refers to the laws governing consciousness and universal principles which enrich personal awareness. 7-Rays is a gallery of treasures aimed at stimulating senses and awakening the imagination.

Metaphysical shops first started popping up in Victoria in the ‘60s […]

By |October 11th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Make your mark: Help build a Creative City with Create Victoria

›› Nichola Reddington

Victoria is home to an incredible mix of artists, designers, performers, ­entrepreneurs and innovators who contribute to a vibrant arts and culture scene.

The City of Victoria is ­developing ­Create Victoria, a five-year Arts and ­Culture ­Master Plan designed to nurture ­conditions for this creativity to flourish. The plan will align ideas, people, and […]

By |October 6th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments