by Geeks on the Beach | Mar 21, 2016 | Buzz, Events
Our soils are living, breathing ecosystems and the foundation from which over 90% of our food comes from, yet its significance is often overlooked. With growing concerns over food security and food access, many people are turning to their own backyards and boulevards...
by Geeks on the Beach | Aug 26, 2015 | News
Known as the ‘banana belt’ of Canada, Victoria has all the ingredients for growing food just about anywhere, and the City is looking at how, and where, to grow more. This summer, all topics related to growing food in the Capital City will be explored. Everything from...
by Geeks on the Beach | May 14, 2015 | Events, News
FernFest 2015 planning is officially underway! Every year, our neighbourhood celebration is made possible by many volunteers who generously donate their time. This year FernFest will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 19-20. We are currently looking for volunteers...
by Geeks on the Beach | Feb 9, 2015 | Artist's Aside, Village Vibe
›› Jillian Player The dynamic art duo of Trace Nelson and Peter Sandmark have so much going on that I can only scratch the surface of their achievements in this short article. Not only are they the force behind the rockabilly band Slim Sandy – who will have you...
by Geeks on the Beach | Dec 2, 2014 | Editorial, News, Village Vibe
In the recent municipal election, turnout in Victoria grew 42% to 24,447. In total, 39% of eligible Victorians voted. ›› Lee Herrin Fernwood was no exception. If we allocate the advanced polls back to each neighbourhood on a pro rata basis, Fernwood’s turnout grew...