Author: Lisa Richardson

Garden Journalling workshop at the Library, April 7

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Pemberton Multicultural Network, the Dream Makers Community Literacy Colition and Cathy Johnson present a free workshop on companion planting and garden journaling. Learn which plants grow better together and make your own gardening journal. Supplies with be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Pop into the library or call on 604 894-6916 to … Continue reading Garden Journalling workshop at the Library, April 7

Great Blue Heron Sightings Wanted

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Great Blue Heron sightings are being sought in the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District (e.g., Pemberton, Whistler, Squamish, D'Arcy and surrounding areas). This is the third season heron sightings are being requested. Reporting heron sightings (i.e., number, specific location, time, direction flying, age) is important and very much appreciated, providing us with a better understanding of their population … Continue reading Great Blue Heron Sightings Wanted

Village of Pemberton awarded $5.3 million from Federal Gas Tax Fund for downtown revitalization

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Congratulations to the Village of Pemberton for their grant-writing efforts, in securing  $5.3 million dollars from the Federal Gas Tax Fund for downtown revitalization. via Village of Pemberton “This investment from the Government of Canada’s the Federal Gas Tax Fund will have an enormous impact on our downtown.  The rehabilitation of our downtown infrastructure network … Continue reading Village of Pemberton awarded $5.3 million from Federal Gas Tax Fund for downtown revitalization

Move over TED. Redx Talks are here. And their founder, Cowboy Smithx is speaking at the SLCC, March 28

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Founded two years ago, REDx promotes stories of Resilience and Empowerment, while facilitating Discourse (REDx - silent x) around issues important to Indigenous people around the world. Creator and curator, Cowboy Smith, is speaking at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre on March 28, 6:30pm = 8:30pm, to launch the Business Startup Program. Cowboy Smithx. REDx … Continue reading Move over TED. Redx Talks are here. And their founder, Cowboy Smithx is speaking at the SLCC, March 28

Free film-making retreat for indigenous youth, apply by March 15

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YouthCo is an organization of youth leading the HIV & HEP C movement. Yúusnewas is an Indigenous peer-led education program that provides workshops on HIV and sexual health in urban and rural communities across British Columbia. We approach the topic of sexual health by centering Indigenous perspectives and incorporating traditional teachings. Yúusnewas means 'taking care … Continue reading Free film-making retreat for indigenous youth, apply by March 15

Spring forward: Daylight Saving Time begins tonight in the wee hours of March 11

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Change the clocks (and your smoke alarm batteries while you're at it) before you hit the hay tonight. The clocks will officially move ahead an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday March 11 as Daylight Saving Time begins, so set your clocks ahead an hour before you go to bed. And add an extra shot to … Continue reading Spring forward: Daylight Saving Time begins tonight in the wee hours of March 11

CPAWS is looking for some radical planet-loving elders – apply by March 18 to attend two free summits on participant-led conservation

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Do you have a passion for parks and conservation? Do you live between Vancouver and Lilooet? Are you over 60 years old? If you answered yes! to these questions, then CPAWS-BC invites you to apply for our Take Back the Wild conservation campaign training program. Take Back the Wild: Raising the Voices of Sea to Sky Seniors is a … Continue reading CPAWS is looking for some radical planet-loving elders – apply by March 18 to attend two free summits on participant-led conservation