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Fernwood Bites 2015

Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group’s Annual Food & Drink tasting fundraiser. 

>> Kathryn Juricic

Fernwood Bites, Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group’s annual food and drink tasting fundraiser is back to delight with local tastes in Fernwood Square. We will transition the Square from a neighbourhood celebration into a delicious tasting event of the best that Victoria has to offer. […]

By |May 25th, 2015|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

There’s a new market coming to Fernwood this summer!

›› Laurie Rubin

The Fernwood Market will be held every Friday evening from 4-8pm on the Vic High School Plaza on Fernwood Road. This market is organized by the volunteers of the Vining Street Party on the Plaza (VS POP).

Fernwood has grown to establish a resilient local economy and the Fernwood Market aims to build this […]

By |May 21st, 2015|News|0 Comments

George Jay murals in the works – DONATE TODAY!

>> Tania Wegwitz

This spring, you can help welcome back the George Jay kids to Fernwood, beautify our neighbourhood, and make art happen on the grand scale. Local artists and George Jay students are set to paint a huge mural for the Cook Street side of their school, but they need your help to make it […]

By |April 6th, 2015|Village Vibe|0 Comments

Village Vibe’s 10th Birthday Party – May 4, 2015

Fernwood NRG’s Village Vibe has been broadcasting news and views from the heart of Fernwood for a whole decade this June!

Over these years, the Village Vibe has helped to create a sense of community and identity in our neighbourhood. We now have an archive of stories that paint a ­pictures of this place and time.

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By |April 2nd, 2015|Events, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Village Vibe: Looking back on 10 years

>> Lee Herrin

In June 2005, the Cornerstone ­Building was still boarded up and the George & Dragon (now the ­Fernwood Inn) was desolate through the day and night. There were businesses in Fernwood square, and the DB Market beside the pub, but ­everyone was ­struggling with few ­customers and not a lot of foot traffic. […]

By |April 1st, 2015|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Pizza returns to Fernwood

Cornerstone Cafe brings back pizza and memories of the Thin Edge of the Wedge, Fernwood’s original pizza joint

›› Lenore Rankin

The pizza oven is firing and the beer taps are flowing. After almost 10 years of providing a steady stream of caffeine to ­Fernwoodians during the day, the Cornerstone Cafe is super excited to expand into […]

By |April 1st, 2015|Buzz, Village Vibe|0 Comments

Oaklands Placemaking

Neighbours are creating a sense of place through creative additions to common space

>> Ben Clark

The placemaking trend is gaining momentum throughout Oaklands and the rest of the region – neighbours taking the initiative to creatively transform their common space into a vibrant and welcoming environment. Placemaking can include everything from chalk art on the street […]

By |April 1st, 2015|Village Vibe|0 Comments