8 March 2025
FROM THE GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE
‘Bite back’ and boost food security with new West Shore community project
The West Shore community is being encouraged to “bite back” and help boost food security.
Organized by ReImagine West Shore, the Farm to Fork initiative is a community-wide that will encourage individuals, families, farmers and organizations to work together to combat rising grocery costs by shopping local and growing fresh produce at home.
“It emphasizes that together, we can bite back to improve access to healthy food, support local economies and cultivate community spirit,” noted a ReImagine West Shore news release.
Throughout 2025, the group has organized a number of food-related activities, kicking off on Saturday March 8 with ‘West Shore Seedy Saturday’ at Belmont Secondary School from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. At the event, participants can buy seeds and ‘plant starts’ for the season ahead.
1 March 2025
FROM THE METCHOSIN MUSE
“Farm to Fork” Initiative Aims to Foster Local Food Security and Bite Back at Cost-of-Living Challenges
ReImagine West Shore is thrilled to announce the launch of their “Farm to Fork” initiative – a series of local events taking place in 2025, focused on boosting our region’s food security. This collaborative community project aims to connect local farmers, producers, and consumers while also empowering residents to grow and enjoy their own fresh produce.
Join us as we sow the seeds of change, enrich our lives with local flavours, and grow a sustainable food future together!
Key Features of the Initiative:
Metchosin/West Shore Farm to Fork Map & Local Food Event Calendar: Discover the locations of local farms and producers with our interactive map, designed to guide folks to fresh, local goods. This map is a vital tool in supporting our local agriculture economy, helping customers make informed choices that are good for both their health and their wallets.
12 February 2025
FROM THE GOLDSTREAM NEWS GAZETTE
Save old toasters, clothes and more from the trash at West Shore repair cafe
Before throwing out that broken toaster, moth-eaten sweater or bike wheel out of alignment, ReImagine West Shore is encouraging the community to think twice.
At the organization’s upcoming Repair Cafe, a volunteer repair team will be available to assess items and help refurbish them.
“Bring all your broken stuff and join us for an afternoon of reciprocal refurbishment,” says a social media post by the volunteer-run organization.
31 January 2024
FROM THE METCHOSIN MUSE
ReImagine West Shore Takes on Metchosin’s Repair Café
Gather up your broken items like toasters, lamps, hair dryers, bikes, toys etc., and join ReImagine West Shore for the Repair Café on February 25 from 11:00am to 3:00pm at the Metchosin Arts & Cultural Centre.
27 January 2024
FROM REIMAGINE WEST SHORE
Making Shift Happen: ReImagining Our West Shore Community
We conducted an online survey at the end of 2023, with a mission to check-in with the public to learn more about them and find out ways we could support them in embracing positive changes to help live more sustainable lives.
27 November 2023
FROM CBC RADIO ONE – ALL POINTS WEST
Climate action group launches on West Shore
All Points West host Jason D’Souza interviews ReImagine West Shore’s Cindy Moyer on the launch of the new non-profit society.
23 November 2023
From the Goldstream News Gazette
New West Shore non-profit looks at cost of living and climate change
In a bid to unite the West Shore community and drive collective efforts towards sustainable living, a fresh non-profit organization has emerged on the scene – ReImagine West Shore.
16 November 2023
FROM THE WESTSHORE
New non-profit hopes to connect communities on climate change
Many community members struggle to understand how they can help make a change when it comes to climate impact, but with focus on public education, ReImagine Westshore has begun an initiative that aims to make climate information more accessible.