Common flourishes thanks to youth

Common flourishes thanks to youth

Volunteers mobilize to build new tool shed and irrigation system at Spring Ridge Common ›› Alex Harned Spring activities are all a buzz at the ­corner of Chambers and Gladstone in ­Fernwood-and it’s not all about the cherry blossom bustle. It is in large part due to...
FREE Ready to Rent RentSmart Courses 2017

FREE Ready to Rent RentSmart Courses 2017

Take this course to learn how to increase your chances of getting the housing you need! RentSmart is a 12-hour course that covers the following: Tenant rights and responsibilities Landlord responsibilities and expectations Living with roommates, housemates and...
Create Victoria—Make Your Mark

Create Victoria—Make Your Mark

Victoria, and especially Fernwood, is home to an incredible mix of artists, designers, performers, entrepreneurs and innovators who contribute to a vibrant arts and culture scene. The City of Victoria is developing Create Victoria, a five-year Arts and Culture Master...
Fun and games at Oaklands

Fun and games at Oaklands

“If you want creativity, take a zero off your budget. If you want sustainability, take off two zeros.” Jaime Lerner >> Hazel Lyder If these words resonate, then we’ve got two projects at the Oaklands Community Association that will be right up your alley! Are...
Thanks for the Gift of Good Food

Thanks for the Gift of Good Food

›› Kathryn Juricic & Mila Czemerys Our generous neighbourhood has, once again, outdone itself in supporting The Gift of Good Food. Together, through ­grassroots fundraisers, hundreds of ­community members and lots of creativity, we raised $64,000! Thank you, on...