by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 30, 2019 | Buzz, News, Village Vibe
After a decade of art and community building, BC Hydro asks Fernwood NRG to stop pole painting ›› Beth Threlfall How to start a neighbourhood art project? Everything begins with a spark: mine was attending a community-building lecture hosted by Fernwood NRG back in...
by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 30, 2019 | Events, News, Village Vibe
›› Mila Czemerys Halloween’s origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. This day marks the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of winter and months of darkness. Celts believe that on this one night of the year, the boundary between...
by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 30, 2019 | Buzz, Village Vibe
Parents start a petition to change the name of George Jay Elementary School ›› Kate Wallace A group of parents on the Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) of George Jay Elementary School are starting a petition to change the name of the school. Through research—based on...
by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 30, 2019 | Buzz, Village Vibe
›› Hannah Rabinovitch My partner and I were excited to move to Caledonia Avenue to start our family—we moved in while I was pregnant. Our house is within a block of three subsidized housing buildings and a recovery house, which means our son will grow up in a diverse...
by Geeks on the Beach | Sep 30, 2019 | Village Vibe
›› Lauren Gaultier In 2014, RISE Health opened its doors on the corner of Fernwood and Bay with half a dozen staff ready to provide great quality care to their customers. Now, five years later they have grown to a family of 35. Although they have grown nearly...