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Is diversity enough?

›› Lizz Brooks & Shae Zamardi

We are in a time when diversity and ­inclusion are showcased as the golden ­standard for a healthy work ­environment. But is that enough? Does having ­representation within our media and ­organizations have an impact if there is little room for cultural safety behind the scenes? In short, yes, but […]

By |June 9th, 2021|Indigenous Voices, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood’s resident winegrower

Mike Rathjen of Rathjen Cellars answers some questions about his connection to Fernwood and his winemaking

›› Lauren Gaultier

Mike Rathjen of Rathjen Cellars has called Fernwood home for a decade; we caught up with him to learn more about why he chose Fernwood to call home and how he got started in winemaking.

What made you choose […]

By |June 9th, 2021|Events|0 Comments

Spring in North Park

›› Sarah Murray

With spring in full swing, the North Park neighbourhood is feeling more alive and vibrant than ever! We love to see the ­playgrounds, sport courts, and fields at Central Park and Franklin Green being enjoyed by the community. We are so grateful for these amazing green spaces that provide much needed access to […]

By |June 9th, 2021|Village Vibe|0 Comments

The first pea

›› Kayla Siefried

There is nothing more incredible than ­harvesting the first pea pod from your ­garden in the early days of ­summer. It’s crisp shell, sheltering the ­luscious peas dwelling within, a burst of ­moisture, flavour, and green when you first bite in.

There is ­honestly little else in the ­garden that gets me quite so […]

By |June 9th, 2021|Village Vibe|0 Comments

Housing insecurity in our neighbourhood

›› Grace Lore, MLA

Almost every time I speak with people in our neighbourhood, the issue of housing affordability comes up. The dream of home ownership slips further out of reach every day, and many people fear rising rental costs will displace them from our ­neighbourhoods where we live, work, and have built our communities. That includes right here in Fernwood.

After years of historic under-investment, work to […]

By |June 9th, 2021|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Help make Victoria a more welcoming city

The City of Victoria is creating a Welcoming City Strategy that will serve as a roadmap to guide Victoria towards becoming a stronger, more inclusive community where all residents, including newcomers, immigrants and refugees, are accepted, respected and feel like they belong.

 

From now until May 30, visit Have Your Say, our online engagement platform to share your […]

By |May 26th, 2021|Buzz|0 Comments

A New Chapter for 1310 Gladstone – and a sad goodbye to the Yoga Den

In 2013, Fernwood NRG purchased a small white house and lot at 1310 Gladstone Avenue. We dreamed of adding more affordable residential space and local employment in the heart of Fernwood. Our goal was to build a new mixed-use building with ground floor commercial space and rental apartments above.

This purchase started us on a journey […]

By |May 12th, 2021|News|0 Comments