I watched Russell Brand arguing the noble protest of not voting, and the problematic thing is that some of it seduced me, particularly the part of me that wants to be more of a cutting-edge hip thang, than middle-aged propper-upper of the establishment. It is not that I am not voting out of apathy. I … Continue reading Vote. Today.
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
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'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.
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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 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
The federal election takes place October 19. (If you are already registered to vote, you should have received your Voter Information Card and where you can vote in the mail. Unlike local elections, where you can register at the polls, to vote in the federal election, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED TO VOTE. If you aren't … Continue reading Register to Vote Now! and Check Out the Candidates for our Battleground Riding at the Federal Candidates’ Meeting tonight, 6:30pm, Pemberton Community Centre
There's this song that goes, The thing about grief is It gets kind've boring for the People who don't yet know. Your friends - some they will wander off and Most will wish you'd just move on sister. But black is the colour 'cause it Doesn't seem to have an end which strikes me as … Continue reading The thing about grief is…
Look who I found in the creek, last week, behind my house! Pacific Chorus Frog, thanks to a facebook identification request and response and double-check-verification-reassurance, (yes i do know what I'm talking about) from Leslie Anthony, (the man behind @pembyboa) and authenticated by Veronica Woodruff, who supplied the additional photos below... I present you the … Continue reading Observed: Pacific Chorus Frog enjoying the recent rain
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