The Mayor is still from Fernwood

The Mayor is still from Fernwood

Following her re-election as Mayor of Victoria, the Village Vibe caught up with Lisa Helps in her office to hear her reflections on the previous term and her goals for the next one ›› Lee Herrin VV: Four years ago the Village Vibe printed an interview with you that...
All-candidate meetings in Fernwood

All-candidate meetings in Fernwood

City of Victoria Municipal Election Day is Saturday, October 20th 2018 In order to inform the public on issues and solutions, the Fernwood Community Association (FCA) is sponsoring 3 all-candidate meetings, one for Council, one for Mayor, and one for School...
Give where you live

Give where you live

Think local, act local ›› Ruben Anderson Fernwood has become a destination. People and families are choosing to move to Fernwood, drawn by the personality and character of our neighbourhood and our vibrant village. This is a big change from the rough times we saw here...
VS PoP changes direction

VS PoP changes direction

›› Laurie Rubin For 10 years, Vining St PARTY on the PLAZA (VS PoP) entertained ­Fernwoodians every second Sunday in ­September. Children and parents alike loved dancing and singing to live ­entertainment, indulging in fun and games, a community BBQ, ­browsing the...
Revenue growth is not evenly distributed

Revenue growth is not evenly distributed

Over the past 23 years, Fernwood NRG’s revenue has grown dramatically, but the proportion coming from grants and contracts has shrunk from 69% in 2003 to 28% in 2017. Donations and fundraising efforts have grown slowly to 9% of revenues in the same period. ›› Lee...