https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1737069635630?fbclid=IwAR2tPWVA1N2_0sL6RklJEOlsgrJCwTQydjINqMNs2rQrkGbh-HgkZfjmT0I Anna Helmer has been a proud advocate for Pemberton soil and organic potatoes forever, and last week, as urbanites start thinking about where their food comes from, she talked to CBC radio's On the Coast, about local food systems, what the pandemic has meant, how the Farmers Market might change, and why potatoes should … Continue reading Local farmer Anna Helmer talked “Growing Pains” and spuds with CBC last week

On the evening of Monday May 18, as the long weekend was winding down, a big black crew cab truck drove through the Lil'wat community, where four older Lil'wat friends were visiting with each other, outside, 8 feet apart from each other, carefully observing the social distancing recommendations. The passers-by were driving by with their … Continue reading Racists, we need to call you out. We need to remind you that we all bleed, hurt, are vulnerable. As are you.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlCatlN2PhI&feature=youtu.be What does resilience look like? Well, my friends, we're walking it, right now. Bumpy. But still putting one foot in front of the other, and constantly adjusting your load, depending on whether you need a hand, or are feeling strong and can lend one. When Heather Geluk saw this video of Andy Grammer performing … Continue reading Crowdsourcing the feels

"Like you," wrote Mayor Mike Richman in his weekly message on Friday, "I have a ton of questions as we move towards the reopening of the Province and how this gradual shift towards the ‘new normal’ will affect our community. "Throughout the pandemic we have been receiving very specific guidance from the Province and Dr. … Continue reading “Phase 2” begins today: here’s what the Mayor of Pemberton had to say

On Tuesday, this online survey was launched, with an invitation for people in BC to share their experience - in fruit-eating, soft-drink binging, mental health, income affects, visiting, illness - via online survey. By the time Adrian Dix and Dr Bonnie Henry has finished the press conference and walked back to the legislature buildings, thousands … Continue reading Take the BC survey

I would like to go for a walk with Connie Sobchak right now. That's what I have realized, as I scroll through Facebook. So I'm noting it down as a thing to do, when the current contractions release a little bit. I think it might be helpful for me to start a list, of things … Continue reading What if a forced pause is not punishment, but a beautiful opportunity to just stop and notice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz7wtTO7roQ From SLRD Board Chair, Director Tony Rainbow: We humans are creatures of habit, and this weekend, even though so many of our habits have been disrupted by eight weeks of social distancing and staying home and complying with the province’s guidelines, we’re wired, it seems, to want to get out the tent or open … Continue reading SLRD Chair Tony Rainbow says: don’t forget our fire fighting frontline workers

Last long weekend, as we approached Easter, the message to people beyond our region was : STAY AWAY. Officially, that language has softened. Taking the lead from Dr Bonnie Henry's respectful tone, this weekend, people are being asked to be responsible, and considerate, and "stay local, stay apart, stay safe." In Thursday's briefing, Dr Bonnie … Continue reading Stay apart, stay local, stay safe and stay 100% all in

  Felix has started a youtube channel, "foraging Felix", to share what she knows about this place we live. Follow along, and learn how to harvest nettle, or make a wild snack from spring time thimbleberry shoots. Coming soon, dandelion lemonade and natural gummy bears. Thanks Felix!    

Someone posted to their Facebook page that today was March 79th. I cry-laughed. How true. Since March 13, when my kid finished school, I picked him up, and treated him to an ice-cream, we have gone into deeper and deeper isolation and the days of the week have become completely abstract. It's the longest March … Continue reading What day is this? What phase is this? What can I do? Wait. Stay close to home. Sing along with the Cookie Monster