Spotted yesterday in Pemberton by local herpetologist, Leslie Anthony, the rubber boa out sunning itself taking a moment to enjoy life outside the winter den. Here are a few cool facts about the rubber boa, courtesy of BCReptiles.ca: they look like a rubbery tube, thanks to their loose skin and small smooth scales they're usually … Continue reading Seasonal Observations: Rubber Boa (Charina Bottae)
Who knew that Maple Syrup had a season? Well this new Canadian passport holder didn't! And I'm surprised I passed the Citizenship test without knowing that vital piece of information! My saving grace, I guess, is that I just love the stuff - particularly smothered over fluffy pancakes. The maple syrup season usually starts in … Continue reading Recipe of the Week: Anything with Maple Syrup in it!
I have just had the privilege of attending a presentation on the Ministry of Education’s ERASE bullying strategy made possible to First Nations Independent schools and organizations by the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC). Great presentation, great knowledge passed on as to what is happening with our youth. Big message: we need to know … Continue reading Opinion: A Straight Line
Those of us who are constantly fighting the battle of the bulge know the real truth. However much society may tell us that being fat is a personality flaw, the 61% of Canadians whose weight is unhealthily high (overweight or obese) know that fat is a loudmouth schnook constantly urging us to eat, even if … Continue reading Wellness: Fat Has a Mind of Its Own
. The Shopping Sense tool – found at http://www.shoppingsensebc.ca – is a new addition to the Healthy Families BC website. The site provides an experience that mirrors an in-store, dietitian-led tour, helping families plan meals, prepare budgets and develop safe food-handling practices. “We can’t underestimate the importance of healthy eating,” said Melodie Yong, registered dietitian … Continue reading Make Healthier Choices – Virtual Grocery Store!
12 years ago, a Whistler guy named Dave Clark decided to shave his head to raise money for kids with cancer. I put a note in the Whistler Blackcomb employee newsletter, thinking I could rally a few other people to get involved, we could all raise $100. Then Mike Varrin phoned. He said, “I don’t … Continue reading Shout Out: Elizabeth Pierre is balding for dollars
Next up in our new column, Work in Progress, (which last featured photographer Russell Dalby), we sneak a peek into the creative space of Pemberton organic farmer and musician, Jesse Fromowitz, who recorded this meditation music to amazing pictures from Pemberton. What inspired this work? I put this one together mainly to share one of … Continue reading Work In Progress: Musician and flute maker Jesse Fromowitz
Congratulations to Megan Pura for her stunning shot of the cloudy skies over One Mile Lake and the awesome reflection of Mount Oleg, on the left, and Lil'wat Mountain, on the right. Don't forget to #hashtag your images If you want to see your picture in our Photo of the Week feature don't forget to … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Megan Pura
How many of these habits can you check off? Or move away from?
A great share, via the Pemberton Creek Community Garden, about a guerilla gardener who is changing the world, one veggie plot at a time.
The Wellness Almanac 