NiMBY to love

From NiMBY to ­loving our ­neighbourhood in four easy stages ›› Harry Pettit Stage 1: FEAR Oh my God! The Fernwood NRG is ­proposing to build a monster house across the street from our adorable 1890s ­heritage home. Over our dead bodies! They want to house six...
Ready to Rent RentSmart Course

Ready to Rent RentSmart Course

  Learn how to plan for better housing, identify what landlords look for in choosing a tenant; improve your chances for getting the housing you need, learn how to improve your rental references and how to improve your credit rating. At the completion of the...
Fernwood Bites tickets go on sale April 15, 2016

Fernwood Bites tickets go on sale April 15, 2016

  Fernwood Bites, our biggest fundraiser of the year, will return to Fernwood Square on Sunday, June 19, 2016. Tickets for this event will be released on April 15 at 10:00 a.m. PDT. Tickets are limited so act quickly if you are interested attending this great...
Sharing Leaf

Sharing Leaf

›› Eric Swanson If you’ve been thinking of getting an ­electric car, but aren’t sure if you can afford your own, I might have a solution for you. My wife Shannon and I bought an all-electric Nissan Leaf in January, and we’re looking to share it with a fellow...
Supporting Food Security

Supporting Food Security

>> Stephanie Enevoldsen Did you know that the City of Victoria is now supporting Community Garden Coordinators? Funding has been received by various community organizations that have contracted different individuals to coordinate volunteer efforts at the public...