I was snagged by this poem when I first read it. My baby was brand new then. And I read it slowly as he slept. Or more likely, as he nursed, as he did endlessly, and there on the couch, I had to ride the wave of all my surging emotions, thinking, I can't believe … Continue reading Mother vs Tornado

First, you probably need to know that these are a small handful of the things that Ricardo Lau, our latest guestagrammer at instagram.com/thewellnessalmanac, loves to do: fishing, shredding, mountain biking, shooting. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxxjy7yhuDm/ His images are exuberant, cheeky, and full of amazing light. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx5ekdKBsf-/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx1Z-sjBGwa/ Then, you'll understand the power of his final confession: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx8lEdtBmR9/ Being … Continue reading How to be invincible. (Spoiler: you can’t.) Ricardo Lau’s beautiful takeover reminds us that it’s okay to be human.

The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre will host a travelling exhibit from the Museum of Anthropology on Monday, June 3 from 1pm to 5pm, featuring baskets made by Lil'wat elders and ancestors.   1pm - 3pm: Exclusive viewing for Squamish and Lil'wat Nation Members 3pm - 5pm: Viewing open to general public; including an introduction by … Continue reading Basket Viewing special exhibit showcases Lil’watul technology at SLCC, June 3

presented by the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council  Common Burdock is a biennial plant, meaning that it flowers and goes to seed on its second year. It is upright in shape, highly branched, and it has a thick, fleshy taproot. Its flowers are globe-shaped, purple, and covered in hooked bristles. When the flowers go … Continue reading Weed of the Week: Common Burdock

via the Pemberton and District Chamber of Commerce Pemberton Community Economic Development Strategy and Plan in the works -- BC Rural Dividend Program funds $100,000 grant for 2-year collaborative project to align community Pemberton, BC/Líl̓watTerritory –The Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce has secured $100,000 in funding from the BC Rural Dividend Program, for a … Continue reading $100,000 grant secured to help region craft its vision of prosperity

When the weather is too nice to be inside, don't stay inside! Come out to the Beer Farmers on Thursday May 30th at 7 pm and enjoy a beverage while discussing this month's book club read, Beartown by Fredrick Backman. Everyone welcome. "People say Beartown is finished. A tiny community nestled deep in the forest, … Continue reading Bookclub at the Beerfarmers presented by Pemberton and District library, Thursday May 30, 7-9pm

The Signal Hill Elementary PAC brings a free presentation to support parents and caregivers to navigate child safety, mental health and the interweb on Wednesday, May 29, 7:00 - 8:30pm. Our children need guidance to ensure their online experience will be safe. Your child has easy access to a very public place, which is quickly … Continue reading Social Media For Parents, Signal Hill event 7pm, Wednesday May 29

This is the time of year when the farm machines roll full-tilt out of winter hibernation. At least, that’s how Andrew Budgell speaks of it. Co-owner of Laughing Crow Organics, one of Pemberton’s small scale organic mixed vegetable farms, Budgell is six credits shy of an English degree, and seven years in to his transformation … Continue reading Everything you do happens at the place where your ideas meet your idea of the world (so cultivate a beautiful imagination and let’s make things better)