There's a national effort taking place this week. This is what it's about. "This is not aboriginal history. This is Canadian history. All are invited to bear witness, not as observers. It's not a passive activity. It's a very engaged activity. It's a pledge to be there, to be present, to learn and to take … Continue reading What are the Truth and Reconciliation Closing ceremonies about?

It's time to release the TRC findings on Indian Residential Schools. The TRC will be holding its closing events in Ottawa, May 31-June 3, 2015.

Steep, isn't it. Hat-tip to Paul Cumin for the share.

Saddle up, bike-lovers. May 25-31 is Bike to Work Week in the SLRD. Ditch the car. Bike to work. Bike to school. Bike anywhere. Challenge your workmates or your classmates to ride, too. Whether or not you register, show off your wheels this week. And join the Pemberton events: Celebration Station Kicking off this year's event … Continue reading See you at Bike to Work Week’s Celebration Station, 8am – 11am, 25 May, at the Pemberton Bike Co

Best, most beloved, walks around Pemberton? Go. (I'm thinking: One Mile Lake boardwalk loop. What about you?)

h'OMgrown Fest is coming up. And here's one reason to check it out: Tanya di Valentino, founder: "I want people leaving with a feeling of self-empowerment, gain some tools to enhance the quality of their lives and for them to realise there's an amazing community of people that will support them along the way. Joanne … Continue reading h’OMgrown Fest, June 5-7, is a reminder that wellness isn’t a DIY thing. Yay community.

Whistler Animals Galore (WAG) has teamed up with the Pemberton Veterinary Hospital and Lil’wat Nation for the second year to hold monthly Animal Wellness Clinics in Mt. Currie from May to September. The first clinic is on May 22. Each session will offer education, low-cost veterinarian exams, vaccinations, parasite control and vouchers towards spay or … Continue reading WAG Wellness Clinics return to Mt Currie, starting May 22

The SLRD is hosting the first of two Information Sharing & Consultation Sessions regarding commercial public assembly uses in the SLRD, in Pemberton, tomorrow evening. Pemberton Community Centre, the Great Hall 7390 Cottonwood Street, Pemberton, B.C. May 21, 2015 - 7:00pm Purpose of the meetings Over the past several years, commercial events (eg. commercial weddings, corporate … Continue reading SLRD hosts an Info Sharing Session on Commercial Assembly and Events, May 21, 7pm, Community Centre

Buffy Sainte-Marie was on Q last week. If you didn't hear her interview, with new host Shad, you can watch it here. What made me want to watch was this quote, from towards the end of their chat, which was being shared around Facebook last week. Because, hell yes. Lots of wisdom there. Also: On … Continue reading Buffy Sainte-Marie says it like it is: “goddamn alcohol.”