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Resilience in trying times

›› Kayla Siefried

From heat waves to forest fires to floods, the chaos that has ensued this past year from climate change is stark. What inspiration and lessons can we garner from the seemingly dark and gloomy climate news we see on the regular? How can we become more resilient as humans living through these wild […]

By |December 3rd, 2021|Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Every Canadian should have access to affordable, fresh, and ­nutritious food

›› Laurel Collins, MP

In a country as prosperous as ­Canada, ­people shouldn’t be left to struggle ­without the food they need. Every Canadian should have access to affordable, fresh, and ­nutritious food, yet 4.4 million people ­continue to face barriers due to rising food insecurity.

Food banks, while necessary in our ­current context, are a sign […]

By |December 3rd, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Inside the doors of 7 Rays

A store with spirit and the woman behind the counter

›› Hannah Seaton

Tucked away in the heart of Fernwood Square is a glass door with a round sign hanging overhead, reading, “7 Rays New Age Store.” Climbing the steep wooden steps up a story to the main floor, ­customers are greeted with a long table covered […]

By |December 3rd, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Join the Fernwood Art Stroll – Applications now open for 2022

Calling all artists and artisans, applications now open

›› Fernwood Art Stroll

We are now taking membership ­applications for artists and artisans for the 2022 Fernwood Art Stroll (FAS). The early bird discount fee is available if received by December 31, 2021. No applications will be considered after March 1, 2022.

The dates for the 2022 Stroll are […]

By |December 3rd, 2021|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Stadacona Spotlight Series: Shine Café

Shine Café has been serving up delicious breakfasts to hungry Fernwoodians since 2004

›› Lauren Gaultier

Many Fernwood residents are surprised to learn that our community borders extend as far east as Fort Street. Enter Stadacona Centre located between Fort Street, Pandora Avenue, Belmont Avenue, and Stadacona Avenue. With a multitude of businesses, over the next several […]

By |December 3rd, 2021|Community Eats, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Garry oaks

Gnarly branches and thousands of acorns

›› Jan Firstbrook

Have you noticed the Garry oaks (Quercus garryana) in Fernwood? This area used to be a Garry oak meadow that was ­managed and cultivated by the Lekwungen Peoples since time immemorial. They burned the meadows to increase the number of camas bulbs and discourage Douglas fir trees and […]

By |December 3rd, 2021|Trees of Fernwood, Village Vibe|0 Comments

A year in review – Practising resilience

›› Kelsey Singbeil

Resilience is a skill that can be ­practiced and learned. Studies show that people can encounter challenges in ways that build their ­capacity to weather change and recover quickly from difficult conditions. A person can become more resilient through techniques like focusing on the positive side of a ­challenging situation, explaining events from […]

By |October 6th, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments