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Christmas in July (well, June)

Belfry Theatre during FernFest – Saturday, June 18

›› Erin Macklem

This past March it dawned on me that I have been working in Fernwood for over ten years! I consider this to be a major milestone, especially in this day and age where job security and attention spans often wane. But why would I leave? I work […]

By |June 8th, 2016|Buzz, Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Bites tickets going quick

>> Andrew Kerr

Worried about the inevitable post-­FernFest-blues? Don’t fret! Fernwood Bites, ­Fernwood NRG’s annual fundraiser, is back to delight your taste buds. Taking place in Fernwood Square on the Sunday, June 19 from 5:30-8pm, this delectable culinary tasting event will feature some of the best food and drink in Victoria. We’re excited to be partnering […]

By |June 7th, 2016|Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

No fear, no loathing in Fernwood

Sensitive and thoughtful neighbourhood-scaled development improves life for everyone
›› Lee Herrin

Ben lives on Yukon Street with his ­daughters in Fernwood NRG’s ­affordable family housing. Harry lives across the street, in one of the beautiful character houses that make Yukon Street a gem in Victoria. I know Ben because we are both on the Board of […]

By |June 7th, 2016|Editorial, Village Vibe|0 Comments

NiMBY to love

From NiMBY to ­loving our ­neighbourhood in four easy stages
›› Harry Pettit
Stage 1: FEAR
Oh my God! The Fernwood NRG is ­proposing to build a monster house across the street from our adorable 1890s ­heritage home. Over our dead bodies! They want to house six families. OMG! Sure glad we aren’t living in our adorable heritage […]

By |June 7th, 2016|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Refugee Road Hockey-a-Thon Scores Big

Road hockey game wins with fun and friendship

›› Bobby Arbess

 
In sweltering 30°C heat, rising off the blacktop of the basketball courts behind the Fernwood ­Community Centre on Friday, May 13th, an ­enthusiastic group of youth from the regular ­Fernwood NRG road hockey drop-in youths clashed sticks for 4.5 hours in a ‘Road Hockey-a-Thon’. Raising money for […]

By |June 5th, 2016|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Hands on learning; inspired giving

Vic High students with the Vital Youth Program choose to support Good Food Box with funds

>> Vita Yates

For the 13th year in a row, Victoria High School was fortunate enough to ­participate in the Vital Youth program. Through the Victoria Foundation, eight schools are ­allocated $2,500 to donate to a local ­charity of their choice. […]

By |June 5th, 2016|Buzz, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Fernwood Art Stroll – June 11 & 12, 2016

Take a stroll through Fernwoodian art studios

>> Jillian Player

In 2007, an idea was hatched by a few local artists to open their studios to the public. Using their own funds (and with lots of support from both Fernwood NRG and the Fernwood Inn) the first Fernwood Art Stroll was born. Along with the creation of […]

By |June 5th, 2016|Artist's Aside, Events, News, Village Vibe|0 Comments