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Oaklands News: Maintaining neighbourhood connections

›› Ben Clark

Before City Council took a break for the election last November, they approved an update to the Bicycle Master Plan which sets out priorities for new infrastructure. Two bike routes identified for improvements in the next few years include a North-South route through Oaklands and Fernwood down to Gonzales Beach, and an East-West […]

By |January 31st, 2015|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Youth United Anti-Bullying Film Fest – Feb. 25, 2015

In February 2012 Boys & Girls Club Services of Greater Victoria in conjunction with members of Victoria’s Community Centre Network (CCN) launched a film festival contest designed to engage local youth and teens in educating their peers and the wider community about the negative impact of bullying.  Due to the tremendous success of this event […]

By |January 23rd, 2015|Events, News|1 Comment

5th Annual February Fox Fair – Feb 6 & 7, 2015

A fabulous designer craft fair featuring local, handmade clothing, jewelry, pottery, kids items, snacks and more! An early spring market to tide you over until the summer ones start up and to help you shop for your sweet Valentine (and yourself, your kids, your friends…).  Presenting 35+ of your favourite Vancouver Island designers unveiling their spring wares! […]

By |January 19th, 2015|Events|0 Comments

Picot Collective: a creative addition to Fernwood

>>Kate VanGiesen

Picot Collective is a charming artisan shop in the four corners of Fernwood Village. It was opened in August 2015 by Britt Buntain who saw a “niche for tangible art.” Britt named the store after her grandmother and her new-found passion for weaving wall hangings and custom pieces. This shop was purposed to showcase […]

By |January 9th, 2015|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Free Program Week, January 5-12, 2015

Check out these great classes during the first week of January, FOR FREE! Test drive a week of free programs at the Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue, Victoria B.C. Call 250-381-1552 ext.100 to register.

By |December 17th, 2014|Events|0 Comments

Fernwood Community Animation Project

This short collaborative animation was produced by over 100 members of the Fernwood neighbourhood in Victoria, B.C. It features coloured photocopies playing at a rate of 12 frames-per-second. This project was created by Morgan Rhys Tams as part of an Artist-in-Residence program at the Pandora Arts Collective in November 2014.

They are grateful for the support […]

By |December 16th, 2014|News|0 Comments

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Enjoy a family finance boost through better budgeting

Despite more positive news on the economic front, many families are still finding it a challenge to balance the household books. The costs of daily necessities such as food, energy, transport and childcare soon add up, never mind the added financial pressure of Christmas just around the corner. The key to avoiding mounting debt and […]

By |December 15th, 2014|Buzz|0 Comments