by Geeks on the Beach | Dec 10, 2024 | Editorial, Faces of Fernwood
›› Chantille Viaud At Fernwood Neighbourhood House, we believe in the power of community-led change. Guiding our efforts is a passionate volunteer Board of Directors, each bringing diverse skills, lived experiences, and deep connections to Fernwood. Their leadership...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 9, 2024 | Editorial
>> Chantille Viaud As we come into a new year, we at Fernwood NRG are excited to share a glimpse of our ongoing strategic planning journey. Over the past year, we’ve engaged in heartfelt conversations with our community members, our participants, our...
by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 1, 2023 | Editorial
›› Chantille Viaud Excitement filled the air at the Field of Dreams during FernFest as members of the community connected with our team at our booth. The purpose was to gain insights into the community’s hopes and dreams for Fernwood and receive valuable feedback on...
by Geeks on the Beach | Jun 8, 2023 | Editorial
›› Mila Czemerys You are invited to FernFest, Fernwood’s annual free, community-based, music, art, and family festival organized by Fernwood NRG. It’s all happening on Friday, June 16 from 5-10pm and Saturday, June 17 from 11:30am to 10pm in Fernwood Square and...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 17, 2023 | Editorial
>> Chantille Viaud Last week Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) report confirmed what many of us have known for a while from friends or personal experience: that rent prices have grown at a record pace while the vacancy rates are the lowest since...
by Geeks on the Beach | Dec 5, 2022 | Editorial
›› Eric Swanson We’re at a historic moment for child care, in BC and across Canada. Promises by the provincial and federal governments to build a quality $10aDay system are becoming reality. The number of life-changing $10aDay spaces – including those provided by...