Reflecting on social enterprise

Reflecting on social enterprise

Self-reliance makes Fernwood better ›› Fernwood NRG The opening of the new building at 1310 Gladstone completes a ­project that has been over five years in the making. And with the sale of the Cornerstone Café to our neighbourhood’s very own Fernwood Coffee Company,...
Friendly Giant rooted in Fernwood

Friendly Giant rooted in Fernwood

›› Kathryn Juricic Friendly Giant is a Fernwood-owned ­business. For seven and a half years the husband and wife duo, Chelsea and Shawn Vinesen, were operating out of their home on Fernwood Road (you might recall ­seeing a few trucks here and there). The business...
Musicians of FernFest 2018

Musicians of FernFest 2018

›› Ross Currie The Brass The Brass is a community-based, non-auditioned brass ensemble founded three years back by bandleader Julia Knight. It’s a “huge mix of people, all adults. Everyone from professional musicians to people who haven’t touched their horns since...
FernFest 2018 Market Guide

FernFest 2018 Market Guide

50+ vendors in the heart of Fernwood ›› Mila Czemerys The FernFest Artisan Market is a great place to find those special, handmade, local ­treasures. With over 50 artisans and local makers, there is something for ­everyone! Make sure to check it out between 10:30am...