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,...
Does Oaklands need a community garden?

Does Oaklands need a community garden?

>> Ben Clark While boulevard gardens are a common thing in and around Oaklands, there is currently no community garden in the neighbourhood. A survey was done recently to ask residents if they support the Oaklands Community Association working toward building a...
Jane Francis, Fernwood-based artist

Jane Francis, Fernwood-based artist

›› Jillian Player Gazing at the large abstract paintings that recline against Jane Francis’s studio walls, I am intrigued by the tender graphite marks that reside in the spaces between an explosion of paint strokes. Her inspiration from nature, and her walks around...
Back to school with a whole lot of new

Back to school with a whole lot of new

›› Tania Wegwitz September usually brings with it the return to old routines after the summer. But for families and staff at George Jay Elementary, this September has also brought many new things as they returned to the newly renovated and seismically upgraded school....