Tagged With: community
Congratulation to Quadra-Hillside residents
Letter to the Editor for Hillside-Quadra Community News (Victoria), April 2006 I am writing to congratulate residents of Hillside-Quadra on their efforts to establish a community garden. For years, neighbourhood residents have lobbied public officials to make land available for this important community use. The efforts of PATH (Promoting Action Toward Health) and NAG (Neighbourhood … Continue reading
Fernwood groups fill gap
Letter to the Editor published in the Victoria Times Colonist, 3 February 2006 As a Fernwood resident and parent, I applaud the majority of Victoria city councilors who approved funding for the Fernwood Community Association and Fernwood Community Centre Society. Contrary to the opinions of this newspaper, both groups serve an essential role in our city … Continue reading
Community centres need funding, not decommissioning
Letter to the Editor of the Victoria Times Colonist, August 2004 I am writing regarding the proposed closure of Victoria’s community centres. While action must be taken to meet the city’s future recreational needs, I am not convinced that city council is moving in the right direction. On July 8th, council received the report of … Continue reading
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Where have all the corner stores gone?
Published in Fernwood News (Victoria), 21 October 2007 Against the backdrop of rising land values and a booming village centre, half of Fernwood’s corner stores have disappeared in recent years. Is this a sign of gentrification? Since 2004, the following small retailers – all operated by Chinese-Canadian families – have closed their doors: Wall’s Food … Continue reading »