I read somewhere that your garden is a reflection of your personality. My garden has gone off-script. It is wild, unkempt, rangy, not willing to commit to any one single thing beyond the belief that there are mysterious forces at play in the natural world to which I surrender control. It’s utterly prolific and not … Continue reading A question of growth

This lovely insight comes to us care of John Tschopp, our resident birding expert. In May 1804 the US president at the time, Jefferson, sent an expedition under Captain Lewis and Second Lieutenant Clark to explore the country west of the Mississippi River. The expedition started in St. Louis and worked its way across the … Continue reading Our valley: a place where different species come together

The Library is hosting an information seminar on DNA testing for Genealogy, on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at 7 PM – 8:30 PM Find out about the different types of DNA testing that are available and which might be best for your needs. This session will cover ethnicity estimates, privacy issues and how to use your … Continue reading Who are you really? DNA testing info session at the Library

How can your Library serve you better? Share your vision for the Pemberton & District Public Library and help inform the direction they set in their 2020-2023 Strategic Plan.  Share you thoughts on the services and programs that are important to you by completing the survey. (It's like a quiz, where you know all the … Continue reading What do you need from your library? Survey invites community input.

I tend to be a distracted driver. I'm a day-dreamer. I often try to drink coffee or eat as I drive. I usually am running late. Still, for all the things that are distracting me, there is this one thought I keep anchoring my awareness back to. (Insert big calming breath here.) Drive through town … Continue reading Traffic tips now that school is back in session

  For over 30 years The Terry Fox Foundation has worked to achieve Terry’s vision – a world without cancer. Every year Terry Fox Runs are held in over 9000 communities across Canada with the goal of raising funds for cancer research. Funds raised go to the The Terry Fox Research Institute, which strives to … Continue reading Join the Terry Fox Run at the Airport on Sunday, September 15, from 8am

You are invited to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Lil'wat Gas Station on Wednesday, September 18, between 3pm and 6pm.  

The Community Foundation of Whistler hosts a Vital Cafe - a chance to gather around the provocative topic of what reconciliation means in Whistler, on Wednesday September 18, from 5pm - 7pm, at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Led by Linda Epp, the panel of guests will discuss what Truth & Reconciliation means, and how … Continue reading Vital Conversations: Truth & Reconciliation. Whistler, how engaged are we? September 18 5pm – 7pm