Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s important new exhibit brings history home

The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre has a new exhibit and I think any of us who live in the Pemberton - Mt Currie - Area C region should commit to attending. It opens February 6. "Where are the Children" was developed in 2001 to uncover a dark secret in Canada's story, and begin a process of … Continue reading Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre’s important new exhibit brings history home

Guest speaker at the January 27 Pemberton Rotary meeting: Pulling Together Society Canoe Journey committee member d’Artagnan Newton

The Rotary Club of Pemberton is pleased to welcome d'Artagnan Newton from Pulling Together Society Canoe Journey as a speaker at our weekly club meeting on January 27, 2016. d'Artagnan sits on the planning committee for the 2016 Pulling Together Society Canoe Journey which is now in its 16th year.  The communities of Lil’wat, Samahquam, … Continue reading Guest speaker at the January 27 Pemberton Rotary meeting: Pulling Together Society Canoe Journey committee member d’Artagnan Newton

Photo of the Week: Dave Steers captures Winterfest’s Polar Bear Swim

I went to the Polar Bear Swim yesterday and when I saw that Dave was there, I didn't even bother pulling out my camera. I felt as though the documentation of the event was in perfect hands. And it was. Happily, he'd uploaded them to flickr ASAP. So I'm cheating today, and instead of sharing … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Dave Steers captures Winterfest’s Polar Bear Swim

I took over the Wellness Almanac’s instagram account for a week. This is why.

On January 11, 2016, Amie Le Blanc logged into instagram as The Wellness Almanac. For the next week, we experienced life through her eyes. It was an experiment. It was the launch of, what we hope, to be a long experiment, into sharing perspectives and walking in each other's shoes. Show us a week in … Continue reading I took over the Wellness Almanac’s instagram account for a week. This is why.

Outsmart cold and flu season with the wisdom of the Wellness Almanac

Home-made elderberry syrup. Bone broth. Apple cider vinegar. Garlic, garlic, garlic. Tea. Dried thyme cough syrup. A rosemary and oregano steam. Local honey. Sleep. Over the years, our wellness experts and guest contributors have shared their best advice on getting through cold and flu season. If you're looking for an immune boost, or to battle the … Continue reading Outsmart cold and flu season with the wisdom of the Wellness Almanac

Winterfest is coming. Jan 22-24. Pray for arctic outflows.

Winter. Over the years, it has mocked us, buried us in, teased us, rained on our parade, and stopped us in our tracks in sheer wonder. A season for hibernation, or outdoor revelation? Whatever it proves to be, it's a good excuse for a community get-together, and the Pemberton Winterfest, originally started to count down to … Continue reading Winterfest is coming. Jan 22-24. Pray for arctic outflows.