Families, we see you

Families, we see you

›› Shonna Bell You are not working from home; you are home during a pandemic trying to work. When I first read this, I needed it. At the time, I had just finished a Zoom call where my toddler was launching herself on me from the couch and I was unmuting myself to spit...
What is essential?

What is essential?

›› Kevin Yee-Chan Over the last two months (which may have felt like two decades), this question has come up in many different ways. With time, there’s undoubtedly been shifts in our responses to this question. Stages of denial, grief, challenge, relief, repose,...
How to pass the time during quarantine

How to pass the time during quarantine

›› James Weller After weeks and weeks of sitting at home, you might be quickly running out of things to do. You’ve watched all of the shows you’ve been meaning to watch. You’ve caught up on all of the work you’ve been meaning to catch up on. And most likely, you’ve...
We love you Fernwood!

We love you Fernwood!

›› Kelsey Singbeil & Fernwood NRG’s board of directors Evening walks through our ­neighbourhood bring me no small amount of joy these days. The spring flowers, the birds chirping—it almost feels… normal. But, our neighbourhood and lives aren’t normal these...
FernFest 2020 applications now open

FernFest 2020 applications now open

FernFest’s 25th anniversary is coming up this year!  Fernwood’s annual neighbourhood celebration is looking for local musicians, performers, artisans, non-profits, and volunteers to take part in FernFest 2020! This year, FernFest is happening on June 19 &...