The story of “The Station”

The story of “The Station”

Duncan-based non-profit restores rundown hotel as a community hub >> Lee Herrin When most Victorians think of Duncan, they think of the strip of gas stations, fast food joints and shopping malls just north of the bridge over the Cowichan River. But that’s not...
Families helped by community

Families helped by community

The Gift of Good Food is providing over 75 families with a year’s supply of fruits and vegetables ›› Mila Czemerys The Gift of Good Food ­fundraiser was an overwhelming ­success. Together, we raised over $38,000! [UPDATE: We’ve raised over $43,000 due to a...
Farewell Leslie Lee

Farewell Leslie Lee

‘Ecole George Jay Celebrates Leslie Lee >> Tania Wegwitz Over the past seven years, ‘Ecole George Jay Elementary has undergone a tremendous transformation, inside and out. Principal Leslie Lee has been a key part of that change, and the school...
Jamroom Records now spinnin’

Jamroom Records now spinnin’

Fernwood’s own record label >> Ross Currie Jamroom Records is a Victoria-based label with roots to Salt Spring Island. The founder of the label, Owen Hooper, relocated to Fernwood a few years back and formed it as an avenue for releasing music on a label,...
Job Opportunity: Youth and Family Support Worker

Job Opportunity: Youth and Family Support Worker

Posting closes August 21st, this full-time position starts September 1st. Fernwood NRG offers a variety of Family Support Programs at the Fernwood Community Centre. These programs can be found at fernwoodnrg.gotbdev.com/fernwood-nrg-programs/family-programs/. We serve...