What were you thinking?

What were you thinking?

At the January Community Association Land Use Committee meeting held to discuss Fernwood NRG’s proposed new building at 1310 Gladstone Avenue (see What’s proposed at 1310 Gladstone Avenue?), one of the participants asked “What were you thinking when you bought these...
Kitchen garden takes root

Kitchen garden takes root

Curbside food garden to demonstrate potential of community centre green space The Fernwood Community Centre (FCC) will soon go through another food inspired transformation, this time with its very own kitchen garden. The proposed pilot project will convert the...
Value of recognition

Value of recognition

Being recognized for good work & good deeds doesn’t always happen… but it’s happening today At George Jay, we have a SOAR (Safe Organized Accountable Respectful) assembly every month. This is a time for teachers to recognize the good behaviour, hard work,...
Is Fernwood ready for a skatepark?

Is Fernwood ready for a skatepark?

Judging by the amount of skateboarders who gravitate to the Fernwood Community Centre during the warm summer months, my opinion is yes! Though the idea is relatively fresh and there are many hoops to jump through with the City, it is very much a possibility. A...