April Mallett is working towards a MA in Child and Youth Care at UVic and she is conducting a research study on how young people are participating in the Common.
She is also a youth worker, and in this role has worked in experiential and mainstream education, youth justice, drop-in services for street-involved youth, and residential […]
Laurie Paton and Dean Paul Gibson in Jitters by David French. Photo by David Cooper.
Tonight in Fernwood’s Belfry Theater, one Canada’s funniest backstage plays, Jitters is having its opening night. This classic comedy was written by David French in 1979. The costumes and set design certainly pay homage to the year is was created. The […]
The Youth Research and Engagement in Growing Prosperity Project is partnered project with the UVic Centre for Youth and Society the Community Social Planning Council.
This project analyzed the 2006 Census data specifically on youth in the CRD between 15-24 and 24-35 years of age. This project is engaging with local organizations within the CRD and […]
>> Rik Leaf
In the throes of an economic recession, Rik and Zara Leaf sold their house in Winnipeg, MB, and spent a year traveling around the world with their son Zion and daughter Riel. After all the countries and communities they visited, Rik and Zara chose Fernwood as their dream destination.
“Searching for a house that […]
Victoria High School, Vining Street Entrance
November 10th, 2011 at 10:15am
Vic High will be holding a Remembrance Day ceremony tomorrow to rededicate the row of red maples at the Vining Street entrance to the school to students and staff members who died in the First World War.
The row of maples in autumn of 1975. Courtesy of […]
Fernwood Mapping invites you to hear a talk by UVic Historian John Lutz:
Our Municipal election is coming up on November 19th, 2011. In Fernwood, you can vote between 8am and 8pm at George Jay Elementary School, 1118 Princess Street. These meetings are your chance to meet and ask questions to the candidates for Mayor and Council. Come learn more about the candidates, get informed and remember to […]