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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Free Maple

>> Kimberly Dean

Writing this on the afternoon before participating in a live speed painting competition Paint Blank, I was reflecting on how scary painting might be in front of an audience if I didn’t feel like my most honest self. Especially, when I am faced with a blank canvas in front of me and handfuls […]

By |April 8th, 2014|Village Vibe|0 Comments

Honourable harvesting guidelines

›› Josh Wagler

This is an exciting time of year at Spring Ridge Commons… Spring has arrived! As the days lengthen and we begin to harvest nature’s abundance, it is worthwhile to take note of Honourable Harvesting.
Guidelines:

Do you need it? Harvest with a ­purpose or plan in mind, not just for the fun of it.
Harvest only […]

By |April 5th, 2014|Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe|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

Rainy Days at the Compost Education Centre – April 12, 2014

›› Marika Smith

If the rainy days of early spring are getting you down, try thinking about rainwater as your friend and ally in the garden!

In Victoria, we receive an average of 2 feet of rainfall each year. Most of the rain that hits our properties and streets is flushed away through a complex ­stormwater ­collection […]

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

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