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Finding Food: Uvic students connect with newcomers around food access

Accessing the foods you need and desire can be an important aspect in feeling settled in a community. Some newcomers, such as refugees, may look to be connected with local and healthy food, particular culturally relevant ingredients or even just grocery stores in general. The Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA) provides services for immigrant […]

By |November 23rd, 2015|News|0 Comments

Mycoremediation: Allying with fungi to regenerate the land – December 6, 2015

When: Sunday, December 6, 2015 – 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Where: 1240 Gladstone Ave (Fernwood Community Center)
This workshop will discuss the theory behind how fungi break down chemical pollutants – including oil and pesticides – extract or bind heavy metals and radiation; filter water; and initiate and support many lifecycles that help regenerate ecosystems. We will talk […]

By |November 16th, 2015|Events|0 Comments

The Owl Designer Fair – December 4 – 5, 2015

Victoria’s finest holiday fair is returning to Fernwood! All items are handmade or upcycled by local artists and designers.

There will be live music by local musicians, food trucks and free craft workshops by The MakeHouse. Unique gifts make this show a must for anyone looking for some style in their Christmas shopping. This fair is […]

By |November 13th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Employment and Income Assistance Worker Appointments

This is a valuable service to meet face to face with an Employment and Income Assistance worker through the Family Youth Partnership program from the Ministry of Social Development. This is an opportunity for Income Assistance clients to access a 30 minute appointment to access integrated services and to increase employment and independence. The program […]

By |November 4th, 2015|News|0 Comments

Vinyl Supernova Record Fair – October 24, 2015

Calling all vinyl junkies, CD collectors and music memorabilia maniacs!

Vancouver Island’s largest record fair is back in Fernwood this month. Look forward to 50 tables full of records; all musical genres will be represented. You can’t even imagine what treasures you may behold in these stacks of vinyl. There will be collections from all over […]

By |October 9th, 2015|Events, Village Vibe|1 Comment

The Cornerstone Building: 10 years of neighbourhood ownership

›› Lee Herrin

Ten years ago on August 1st, 2005 Fernwood NRG (then the Fernwood Community Centre Society) took possession of the Cornerstone Building (1301-1313 Gladstone Avenue). Although it is hard to believe, things were very different in Fernwood then. The Cornerstone Building had been boarded up for over a year, neighbourhood businesses were struggling, the […]

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

The scoop in worms

›› Margaret Hantiuk

I recently chatted with master composter, certified organic land care professional, and certified horticultural therapist David Greig, who has been “farming” red wriggler composting worms for over 25 years, in addition to teaching at Camosun College. These little workers (also called “tiger worms,” “brandling worms,” or more properly, Eisenia foetida) digest organic matter […]

By |October 9th, 2015|Garden Gleanings, Village Vibe|0 Comments