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Jamroom Records now spinnin’

Fernwood’s own record label

>> Ross Currie

Jamroom Records is a Victoria-based label with roots to Salt Spring Island. The founder of the label, Owen Hooper, relocated to Fernwood a few years back and formed it as an avenue for releasing music on a label, rather than self-releasing. The impetus for the label had its roots in […]

By |February 9th, 2016|Buzz|0 Comments

Cook n’ Pan closing its doors after 18 years in Fernwood

To Our Valued Customers,

It is with great sadness that we must announce the closure of the Cook n’ Pan Polish Delicatessen. After 18 years of being part of the Fernwood community, our store has been forced to close its doors.

We wanted to take this opportunity to give thanks for all the support that we have […]

By |February 9th, 2016|Buzz, News|0 Comments

New Circus Program!

Want more play in your life?  Some stress relief?  To cut down on your kid’s screen time? PLAY! Circus Programs will get you laughing, moving, and improving your agility and body. All ages welcome, from tykes to elders. Programs will cover both the ‘basic’ circus arts like poi, hula hoop, staff, juggling, and feature guest teachers […]

By |January 26th, 2016|News|0 Comments

The Gift of Good Food 2015

Healthy food for families who need it

>> Kathryn Juricic & Mila Czemerys

Holidays can be a tough time as we struggle to make ends meet but for many, these struggles are year-round. Fernwood NRG is creatively responding to our community’s need for support by focusing on a year-round campaign to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to […]

By |December 9th, 2015|News, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Jeremy Herndl: Day to Night

>> Jillian Player

Jeremy Herndl likes to remind himself of a quote by drawing master William Kentridge, “Resist the attempt to construct an argument.” Looking at Herndl’s work, one can see why this quote would be important. His large paintings, busy with thick strokes of oil paint, capture the fleeting moments of humanity and light as […]

By |December 9th, 2015|Artist's Aside, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Start a new holiday tradition of giving

Our family, like many, enjoys an array of special family filled traditions; singing Happy Birthday and blowing out candles on cakes; cooking turkey dinner for Thanksgiving; exchanging gifts on Christmas morning; and, many, many more. We look forward to these special moments; they bring an abundance of warmth, joy and comfort. But last Christmas, our […]

By |December 8th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Karma Yoga at the Fernwood Community Centre

When: Thursdays from 7-8pm, starting January 14th, 2016

Where: Fernwood Community Centre, 1240 Gladstone Avenue

Cost: Suggested $5 donation, yoga mats available for a $2 rental fee

The Fernwood Yoga Den is hosting a Karma Yoga class at the Fernwood ­Community Centre starting in January 2016. Karma yoga classes are affordable classes where all the money raised goes […]

By |December 8th, 2015|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments