Woodpeckers in the wintertime

On the birding front, John Tschopp shares that, in wintertime the Woodpeckers in hisyard really appreciate the fat feeders. They are simple containers made out of wood and wire mesh. The fat can be any waste fat from your local butcher. John cuts the fat up to fit down the feeder.    

The mid-winter joy of sending random notes and cards, via the post!

"Isn't it lovely to receive a surprise note in the mail?" read the random note, and I couldn't have agreed more, nodding even as I was puzzling the source of this unexpected little joy-bomb in my mail box. Who sends snail mail? Who even knows people's postal addresses these days? I have been coasting on … Continue reading The mid-winter joy of sending random notes and cards, via the post!

Province proposes to develop campsite at Strawberry Point

via Lil'wat Nation Tree-clearing has begun at Strawberry Point to allow for up to 25 vehicle-accessible camping sites. Construction of additional parking facilities and up to 25 vehicle-accessible camping sites will be taking place this spring at Strawberry Point Recreation Site. The objectives of this development are to: Reduce environmental damage and risk to wildlife … Continue reading Province proposes to develop campsite at Strawberry Point

Ts’zil Learning Centre explores going scent-free, invites feedback in survey

It has come to the attention of the Tśzil Manager that scents have been affecting the students, staff, and elders at Tśzil. The Tśzil manager is currently exploring scent-free policies to address these health concerns in an effort to ensure a healthy and safe building environment. In the meantime, Tśzil is conducting an anonymous survey … Continue reading Ts’zil Learning Centre explores going scent-free, invites feedback in survey

Picture it: Explore vision boards as a way to cut and paste your way towards a clearer sense of your desires.

To the publishers, art directors and editors who work so hard to put great magazines together, I’m sorry. I spent Sunday night deconstructing your work in the most primitive way. (Rip, tear, cut.) And I loved it. I didn’t think I could, when I first heard about vision boarding – a kind of personal insight … Continue reading Picture it: Explore vision boards as a way to cut and paste your way towards a clearer sense of your desires.

How to take part in the Village of Pemberton’s 2019 Budget Process – 1. Email questions before March 1. 2. Attend the Public Info session March 5, 5:30pm – 7:30pm

The Village of Pemberton's 2019 Budget process is underway. Once the budget is approved, many of the year's decisions are made. So this is the ideal time to engage on local matters. At the Budget Info Session on March 5th, Village of Pemberton Staff will make a presentation and the public will have it's opportunity … Continue reading How to take part in the Village of Pemberton’s 2019 Budget Process – 1. Email questions before March 1. 2. Attend the Public Info session March 5, 5:30pm – 7:30pm