Author: Lisa Richardson

Your brain is wanted, to imagine our schools as places of wellbeing: Brainstorm Session, 12:30pm – 4pm, Ullus Community Centre, Monday 19 October

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We interrupt our usual Sunday programming (of a sit-still-and-just-look photograph from one of our awesome contributors), to let you know about an initiative taking place tomorrow at Ullus Community Complex from 12:30pm to 4pm. (Register here.) It's a brainstorm, designed for all parents, students, educators, administrators or community members who are interested in unleashing the … Continue reading Your brain is wanted, to imagine our schools as places of wellbeing: Brainstorm Session, 12:30pm – 4pm, Ullus Community Centre, Monday 19 October

Instagrammers of Pemberton: you are following @ruben_guibert, right?

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I discovered Ruben Guibert via instagram. He was posting images that stopped my eyes mid-scroll, and motivated me to reach out and invite him to become a contributor to the blog. If you've followed this space with any frequency, you would have seen his images, featured one Sunday a month, since April last year. He … Continue reading Instagrammers of Pemberton: you are following @ruben_guibert, right?

I wrote the first half of this week’s column on the toilet. There. I feel better for having told you that.

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I'm writing this column on the toilet. I finished my business a few minutes ago but I'm on a writing roll and don't want to stop typing to pull up my pants. I have gotten into the habit of taking my device to the washroom with me because it might be the only chance I … Continue reading I wrote the first half of this week’s column on the toilet. There. I feel better for having told you that.

Make it to MADE, October 17, for a day of kidlet fun or an evening of grown-up art appreciation

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The ever-evolving MADE, celebration of Music Art Dance and Expression, has added some new twists this year, so be sure to mark Saturday October 17 in the calendar and get your art-fix in. Under one roof, at the Pemberton Community Centre. As Pemberton Arts and Cultural Council chair, Marnie Simon says: Come be inspired by … Continue reading Make it to MADE, October 17, for a day of kidlet fun or an evening of grown-up art appreciation

Have you enrolled to vote? You can do it at the Advance Polls this weekend.

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Take a break from turkey and vote in the Advanced Polls this weekend. If you're registered, your Voter Information Card will tell you where to vote - it may be the Pemberton and District Community Centre, it may be at Ullus Community Centre. If you haven't received your Card, check here, to ensure you're registered. … Continue reading Have you enrolled to vote? You can do it at the Advance Polls this weekend.

The SLRD wants to hear your household garbage hacks and how you #lovethisplace

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The Squamish-Lillooet Regional District wants to hear your household garbage hacks, to coincide with National Waste Reduction Week, October 19-25 2015. Starting with 7 simple strategies, they're hoping to crowdsource the ultimate How To Guide for regional residents who love this place, and are willing to help move the dial on our landfill bloat. 1. Recycle first. 2. … Continue reading The SLRD wants to hear your household garbage hacks and how you #lovethisplace

Happy Lil’wat Addictions Awareness Week. March starts at 1:45 today!

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The federal government might have stopped funding National Aboriginal Addictions Awareness Week in 2012, but Lil'wat community leaders are in their 10th year inviting the community to acknowledge Lil'wat Addictions Awareness Week, a week of activities focusing on health, sobriety and wellness. A sobriety walk from the Xetlocaw school will take place today at 1:45pm. … Continue reading Happy Lil’wat Addictions Awareness Week. March starts at 1:45 today!