The whole basis for theatre is the live experience—that minimal barrier between audience and performer; the relationship between the forms on stage and the instantaneous audience reactions driving them and the thrill that the performer has to deliver it all in that moment.
But how do you bring that live experience in the time of COVID-19?
Theatre […]
›› Laura Benoit
As we continue to stay close to home this summer, many of us have been exploring the wilderness of the Island. Looking for some guidance on how to preserve the beautiful land that we live on? Look no further than the Wilderness Committee, a non-profit organization located at 1501 Haultain Street in Fernwood.
“We […]
›› Kelsey Singbeil & Fernwood NRG’s board of directors
Evening walks through our neighbourhood bring me no small amount of joy these days. The spring flowers, the birds chirping—it almost feels… normal.
But, our neighbourhood and lives aren’t normal these days. We’re all adjusting to a new way of living—new sacrifices, new routines, new joys and hardships.
What’s […]
Child care centres are places for community connection and support
›› Chantille Viaud
When I was growing up, I didn’t understand why my mom spent so much of her energy on the child care centre she was trying to build. I remember stressed whispers between her and my dad late at night, going over financials and floor […]
Saturday, February 22nd from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Fernwood Community Orchard
›› Alex Harned
The City of Victoria is offering a series of free, monthly workshops on tree planting and maintenance as a part of the UNECE global campaign, Trees in Cities Challenge wherein cities around the world are working to catalyze nature-based solutions to climate […]
Four new plays debut at the Belfry this March
›› Mark Dusseault
Joe saved whales off the coast of Newfoundland. Laura moved to Trump’s America. And back in Canada, two groups of artists trundled across the country to talk to people, aged 1 to 100—you’ll be surprised and delighted by what they learned.
Spark is as eclectic as […]
›› Lauren Gaultier
We all know Fernwood is a hub for cool cafes—we have no less than five. Did you know that we are also the home to some incredible bakeries?
Origin Bakery, on Pandora Avenue, was opened by co-founders and long-time friends Marion Scott & Tara Black in Fernwood in 2010. This entirely gluten-free bakery puts […]
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